Director of Health Care Business and Health Information Management  

Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.6295  

E: dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu  

  

Introduction 

The program for the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business with a major in Management is designed to develop the knowledge, leadership and critical thinking skills for individuals to become successful in business and health care work environments.  

  

Program Outcomes 

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Business with Major in Management, graduates will: 

• practice awareness of cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences
• demonstrate professional and innovative managerial leadership skills for the health care environment
• facilitate an understanding of written and verbal communication skills necessary for the business environment.
• compile the necessary technology skills in order to succeed in the healthcare and business setting.
• establish a foundation for leadership based on knowledge to assume the role of a manager.

  

Dual Degree Curriculum 

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Business major at Clarkson College provides the opportunity for those students who have completed an associate degree to expand their career opportunities in the health care field. The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Business Management major has a minimum requirement of 129 semester hours. A maximum of 70 semester hours earned in an associate degree may be transferred to meet the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Management major program. 

  

In addition to transfer credits, Clarkson College has two dual degree options that will allow the associate degree obtained at Clarkson College to be used directly as electives in the bachelor's degree program. The two options are: 

• Dual Degree: Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant/Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Business Management (137 total credit hours).
• Associate of Science degree in Health Information Management/Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Business Management major (129 total credit hours).

  

Curriculum Requirements 

In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Management major degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 129 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows: 

• General Education = 27 semester hours (which must include 9 semester hours of the Clarkson College Core Curriculums)
• Support Courses = 16 semester hours
• Business Major Courses = 45 semester hours
• Health Care Business Courses = 27 semester hours
• Elective Courses = 14 semester hours (at least 14 semester hours of elective credit can be chosen from the general education or business electives at Clarkson College, approved transfer credits or dual degree credits in the Dual Degree programs)

  

Service-Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements 

30 hours (23 Service-Learning)* of Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.  

  

Required Courses (click here) 

  

Sample Curriculum Plan (click here) 

  

Course Descriptions (click here)  

  

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students (click here)