Mission 

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. The minor in Health Care Business Management complements any major program in a health care related field and provides the fundamental knowledge and the professionalism needed to apply basic business principles.      

  

Philosophy 

The personal and professional success of the business student is based on the integration of curriculum with practical application experience. Selection of coursework is based on the needs of the individual to ensure students can apply the knowledge with a capstone internship in a related business environment. Traditional students as well as distance students can achieve this business knowledge through an interactive and motivational learning environment. 

  

Outcomes 

Clarkson College recognizes the structural changes which have evolved in the health care industry. Over the next decade, many health care roles will be redefined, others eliminated, and others created. Health care professionals serving within the industry will be required to adjust to these environmental changes. Those entering the profession will be expected to possess new skills and talents to be productive employees. Clarkson College has developed a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business with a major in Management and a minor in Health Care Business Management for all other majors. Upon completion of the degree plan, the student will be able to:     

• demonstrate professional, responsible and innovative leadership for health care agencies, both in traditional and non-traditional settings
• establish a foundation for leadership based on advanced knowledge to assume the complex role of an administrator.
• demonstrate theoretical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to be prepared for leadership positions in the health care setting.
• evaluate strategies based on concepts of leadership and management theory.
• integrate cultural, economic, ethical, legal and professional standards along with responsible use of resource utilization in a leadership role.

  

Outcome Measures 

Through the monitoring of current health care and economic trends, the student will be better equipped to make practical application of the theoretical information taught in the classroom. Sources of evaluation will include: 

• Evaluations that review the established criteria of the coursework, including exams, research papers and presentations.
• Evaluations and feedback through employer surveys used in the internship program.
• Student's written communications and oral presentations to increase self-confidence and knowledge of theoretical application.
• Course assessment by grades and performance evaluations. In addition, it is by continual review of the student's progress each semester that the instructor begins to see an increase in knowledge and the adaptation of this knowledge. The capstone internship incorporates the application of fundamental theories and skills learned in the classroom.