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BU 102 Introduction to Computers
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3 semester hours
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This course examines the
operation of computers from hardware to software.
The Windows operating
system will be thoroughly explored and learned. The course also offers an
introduction to a wide variety of software applications as well as Internet
history and operation.
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BU 104 Basic Computer Applications
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3 semester hours
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This course is to build
proficiency skills in the Microsoft Office software suite, including word
processing, spreadsheet, database creation and presentation software
applications. The current Microsoft Office software is used as the standard for
this course.
Prerequisite: BU 102.
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BU 200 Principles of Microeconomics
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3 semester hours
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This course is a study of
microeconomic theory as it applies to supply and demand, allocation of
resources income distribution, differentiation of market types, profits and
incentives and the application.
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BU 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
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3 semester hours
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This course is a study of
macroeconomic theory as it applies to the Gross Domestic Product, money and
banking, inflation, unemployment, analysis of aggregate economic activity,
fiscal policy, international banking, trade, health care and aggregate economic
theory.
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BU 202.50 International Macroeconomics
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3 semester hours
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A study of macroeconomic
theory comes to life in this academic travel. The basic principles of Gross
Domestic Product, unemployment, inflation and global economic policy will be
covered, as well as how they apply to international trade, health care and
aggregate economic theory.
Note: This
course may be substituted for BU 202.
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BU 204 Advanced Computer Applications
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3 semester hours
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Using general computer
software, this course will cover features in Microsoft Excel and Access in
depth. It will stress the use of applications in the health care environment.
Prerequisite: BU 104.
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BU 207 Principles of Accounting I
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3 semester hours
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This course focuses on the
recording of business transactions and understanding the effects of those
transactions upon the accounting equation. The world of business consists of
all the activities necessary to provide the members of an economic system with
goods and services. Additionally, students will be introduced to reading,
preparing and understanding financial statements used for decision-making.
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BU 209 Principles of Accounting II
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3 semester hours
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This course builds upon
the knowledge obtained from Principles of Accounting I. The emphasis is on
recording and understanding the effects of business transactions on the
accounting equation related to long-term assets and the financing of those
assets. Students will learn about debt and equity financing, analyze the flow
of cash in a business and use ratio analysis to assess the strength and
financial health of companies for decision-making.
Prerequisite: BU 207.
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BU 210 Business Communications
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3 semester hours
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This course is an
introduction to business communication. Topics such as writing styles, research
methods, report writing and cross-cultural communication are examined.
Additionally, students study the job search process, how meetings are
conducted, personality typing, and negotiating and technological devices that
assist in business communication. Oral reporting and presentation skill are
also covered.
Prerequisite: BU 104.
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BU 211 Business and Health Law
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3 semester hours
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This course focuses on the
local, state and federal laws that impact business operations of health care
delivery. Special emphasis will be given to those laws that directly affect the
development of health care businesses and the laws which affect health care
delivery such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Organ Donation Legislation, Informed Consent Legislation and the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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BU 306
Principles of Management
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3
semester hours
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This course focuses on the study of managerial
roles including planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Specific topics
include an examination of organizational culture and design, decision making,
environmental assessment, strategic planning, human resources, and motivation.
Application of management concepts to real health care entities is stressed.
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BU 309
Medical Billing and Reimbursement
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3
semester hours
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This course will
introduce policies, procedures, and laws that govern medical billing and
reimbursement. A history of health insurance is presented as well as medical
coding and claims processing guidelines.
The reimbursement methods for clinics, hospitals, long-term care
facilities, and home health agencies are also discussed.
Prerequisite: HC 102, BU 102 and HM 150; BU 306 is
recommended.
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BU 320
Human Resources Management
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3
semester hours
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Human Resources Management focuses on the
principles and techniques of personnel administration. This includes
regulatory, legal and ethical issues in human resources management, as well as
practical application.
Prerequisite: BU 306.
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BU 326
Principles of Marketing
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3
semester hours
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This class is the study of theory and application
of the marketing mix, with emphasis on marketing healthcare services internally
and externally. Each component of the marketing mix will be examined separately
as well as the interactive nature of components. We will include the impact of
qualitative and quantitative data analysis on marketing decisions.
Prerequisite: BU 306.
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BU 329
Operations Management
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3
semester hours
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This course focuses on the theories and practices
of operations management in relation to health care. Product, process and
service design will help to develop organizational action plans, implement
customer service initiatives and develop protocols to help foster
organizational success.
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BU 340
Management of Information Systems
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3
semester hours
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This course examines the use of information
technologies in business and health care. Information processing is studied at
a system level, including discussions of information technology, management
information systems, information services and programming languages.
Prerequisite: BU 104, BU 204 and HM 350.
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BU 344
Business Finance
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3
semester hours
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This course presents the financial models of
organizations including financial statement analysis, working-capital
management, sources of financing, costs and cost behavior, budgeting and
capital investment decisions. Issues unique to the health care industry will be
discussed and analyzed.
Prerequisite: BU 207 and BU 209.
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BU 355
Compliance Issues
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3
semester hours
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This course provides an introduction to the
healthcare regulatory environment, including a review of federal fraud and
abuse laws, Anti-kickback, Stark, HIPAA, Sarbanes/Oxley and JCAHO standards.
You will learn the essential elements of an effective compliance program and
the tools necessary to implement a health care compliance program.
Prerequisite: HM 150, HM 350 and BU 211.
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BU 371 Organizational Behavior
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3 semester hours
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This course focuses on the
theories and practices of organizational behavior.
Individual and group
behaviors in organizations are addressed. Organizational dynamics and
development of work environments that foster successful team-building are
studied. Case studies are used to enhance the learning experience.
Prerequisite: BU 306
and BU 320.
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BU 414 Project Design and Management
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3 semester hours
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Students will learn project
management in this course. Concepts of planning, resource allocation, design,
implementation and assessment of various tools and software programs will be
used in the project management processes.
Prerequisite: BU 104,
BU 351 and BU 371.
This course is designed for the
student going into the Long Term Care field and/or management. There are
distinct differences in managing Long Term Care facilities compared to other
hospital and healthcare institutions. The student will learn the fundamentals
of management in the LTC arena. This
course also focuses on how to work with the culture, clients, families and
regulatory constraints that play a part in the Long Term Care environment.
This course examines the use of several
strategic management tools to formulate, implement, and evaluate
cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its
objectives. This course is designed to integrate all previous courses in
business to arrive at overall decision-making within an organization.
Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
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BU 466 Health Care Delivery Systems and Managed
Care
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3 semester hours
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This course is an overview
of the American health care system. It includes the study of the evolution and
current state of health care services and insurance, health professions and
health services financing. HMO, PPO and POS plans will be reviewed. Additionally, managed care functions and contracting
will be discussed.
Prerequisite: BU 309.
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BU 470 Issues and Policies in Public Health
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3 semester hours
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This course focuses on
current health policy issues and public health. Students will learn about the
origins and development of the public health system. They will also learn how
the US health system is organized at the federal, state, and local levels. Additionally, public health activities, such as
epidemiological investigations, biomedical research, environmental assessment,
policy development will be explored.
Finally, students will learn
how health policy is created and some current health policy issues that
legislators are struggling with including the rise in health care expenditures,
the nursing shortage, malpractice premiums, health insurance reform, and tax
status for nonprofit hospitals.
Prerequisites: BU 309
and BU 466.
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BU 496 Professional Practice
Experience/Internship
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3 semester hours
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This course provides field
experience in a health care organization under the supervision of selected
health care administrators and faculty. This is an opportunity to apply
classroom knowledge to real-world business with emphasis on health care.
Prerequisite: Last
semester of study and permission of the Director.
Note: Students
may be required to meet certain health and safety standards set by the agency
providing the internship.
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HM 105 Medical Terminology
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3 semester hours
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This course introduces
students to medical terminology using the basic rules for medical
word-building. Classroom discussion and text provide an overview of a medical specialty,
with their respective body system. Authentic medical records and critical
thinking are used to help students interpret medical records.
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HM 150 Health Care Concepts
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3 semester hours
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This is an introductory
course into the health information management profession. Included in this course are: an introduction
to the health information management profession; methods to access and retrieve
health data and patient records; the various indexes, registers and coding and
reimbursement systems encountered in the health care setting; and an
introduction to the legal aspects in health information management.
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HM 224 Anatomy and Physiology for HIM
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4 semester hours
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The course is designed to
teach important concepts about human anatomy and physiology in preparation for
degree coursework. The course focuses on the structure of organs and their
relationship to one another. The course also examines how organs function.
Prerequisite: HM 105 or
taking concurrent.
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HM 301 Overview of Coding and Reimbursement
Applications
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3 semester hours
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This class is an overview
of coding for non-Health Information Management professionals. The overview
includes coding systems and reimbursement methodologies most commonly used in
the current health care environment.
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HM 353 Database Management and Networks
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3 semester hours
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This course is designed to
introduce the fundamentals of databases. The students will develop skills in
the design, construction, modification and use of databases. Structured Query
Language (SQL) will be emphasized, as will (to a lesser extent) Microsoft
Access. Special attention will be paid to issues surrounding the use of
database technology on the Web, including typical Web database uses, platform
options and application server options and concepts.
Prerequisites: BU 102
and BU 104.
