UNF: Bachelor of Healthcare Management

Online Courses & Real-World Experience in Healthcare Management

The Department of Health Administration offers an undergraduate program culminating in a Bachelor of Health Management (BHM) degree. The upper-level courses in this degree are fully online. The program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level administrative positions in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, mental health organizations, insurance companies, public agencies and many other types of health care organizations. It also serves to help enhance careers of students already working in the health services industry.

The primary goal of the BHM program is to provide students with the entry skills needed by health administrators and management professionals. The program includes an internship course that allows students to intern in hospitals, long term care facilities, insurance companies, group medical practices, clinics, or health care technology companies.

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Why pursue a career in healthcare management?

A career in healthcare management offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying excellent career prospects and earning potential.

Make a Difference in Your Community

As a healthcare executive, your decisions can directly influence the well-being of countless individuals within your community. Our graduates are driven by a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to improve healthcare delivery for all. By pursuing a career in healthcare management, you can play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and ensuring that your community receives the highest quality of care.

Promising Career Outlook

The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, and the demand for skilled healthcare managers continues to rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow by 32% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the aging population, increasing healthcare costs, and the need for efficient management of healthcare facilities and organizations.

Excellent Earning Potential

Healthcare management professionals enjoy competitive salaries and excellent earning potential. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that medical and health services managers earned a median annual salary of $101,340 in 2021, significantly higher than the median annual wage for all occupations. With the right qualifications and experience, healthcare managers can command even higher salaries, particularly in leadership roles or specialized areas.

Career Flexibility and Diverse Opportunities

A degree in healthcare management from the Brooks College of Health opens doors to a wide range of career paths. Our graduates work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, healthcare consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance organizations, government agencies, and more. This versatility allows you to explore different areas of interest and find the perfect fit for your skills and aspirations.

Respected Role in the Community

Healthcare executives are highly respected members of their communities, playing a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of the population they serve. As a healthcare manager, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders, to drive positive change and improve healthcare outcomes.

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MHA | UNF+ Pathways to Success

What is UNF+ Pathways to Success? These are opportunities for high-achieving UNF undergraduates to easily move into UNF graduate programs. The UNF Health Administration Department offers options to help all interested UNF students to find their path to the UNF MHA Program.

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BHA-MHA Accelerated Pathway Course Sequence

Sequencing Schedule Effective Fall 2024

Junior Year

Fall Term	Spring Term
Fall TermHSA 3101 Intro to Health Administration (3)	Spring TermHSA 4553 Health Law & Ethics (3)
Fall TermHSA 4111 US Healthcare System (3)	Spring TermHSA 3173 Healthcare Accounting (3)
Fall TermHSA 4544 Global Healthcare (3)	Spring TermHealth Administration Elective (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level) OR HSA3383 Quality Management IF completing HSA4850 Health Administration Internship for an elective requirement in LAST semester
Fall TermHSA 6342 Healthcare Human Resources (3)	Spring TermHSA6198 Health Information Tech (3)
Fall TermHSA 2530 Language of Healthcare (3) (if not completed)	Spring Term-
Fall TermTotal Semester Hours: 12-15	Spring TermTotal Semester Hours: 12

Senior Year

Summer Term	Fall Term	Spring Term
Summer TermHSA 3430 Health Economics (3) (pre-reqs: ECO2023 & STA2023 or STA2014)	Fall TermHSA3222 Long Term Care Administration (3)	Spring TermHSA4922 Capstone: Health Administration (3) *must be completed in the last semester
Summer TermHSA 4170 Health Care Finance (3) (pre-reqs:ECO2023, HSA3173; HSA3101;HSA4111)	Fall TermHSA3160 Health Care Marketing (3)	Spring TermHealth Administration Elective (3) (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level)
Summer TermHSA 6905 Health Policy (3)	Fall TermHSA 6520 Managerial Epidemiology (3)	Spring TermHealth Administration Elective (3) (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level) *If taking HSA4850 Health Adm Internship for elective, all major courses must be completed before final semester
Summer TermHealth Administration Elective (3) (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level)	Fall TermHSA5177 Health Care Finance (meets Health Administration Elective (3)	Spring TermHSA 6385 Quality Mgmt in Healthcare (3)
Summer Term-	Fall TermHSA2530 Language of Healthcare (3) (if not completed)	Spring Term-
Summer TermTotal Semester Hours: 12	Fall TermTotal Semester Hours: 12-15	Spring TermTotal Semester Hours: 12

Remaining Master of Health Administration course (based on application submission and admission into the MHA program)

Summer Term

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS
COURSE NUMBERHSA6178	COURSE TITLEAdvance Health Care Finance	DAYT	CREDITS3
COURSE NUMBERHXXXX	COURSE TITLEGraduate Elective HSAXXXX Graduate Elective (HSA6958: Study Abroad – Health Administration, HSA6515: Practice Management)	DAY-	CREDITS3

Fall Term

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS
COURSE NUMBERHSA6114	COURSE TITLEHealth Organization and Delivery	DAYM	CREDITS3
COURSE NUMBERHSA6186	COURSE TITLEHealthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior	DAYT	CREDITS3
COURSE NUMBERHSA6435	COURSE TITLEHealth Economics	DAYW	CREDITS3

Spring Term

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS
COURSE NUMBERHSA6196	COURSE TITLEQuantitative Analysis Health	DAYM	CREDITS3
COURSE NUMBERHSA6815	COURSE TITLEPracticum: Executive Skill Development	DAYT	CREDITS3
COURSE NUMBERHSA6149	COURSE TITLEHealth Planning	DAYW	CREDITS3
COURSE NUMBERHSA6188	COURSE TITLECapstone: HC Strategic Management	DAYR	CREDITS3

Program Competencies (BHA & MHA)
Program Competencies (BHA & MHA)

On completing the program the students should be able to:

Communications
1. Listen and understand the ideas and thoughts of others
2. Speak clearly and effectively before individuals and groups and use non-verbal forms of communication.
3. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
4. Demonstrate appropriate communication for different audiences and situations.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
1. Work collaboratively in a team setting.
2. Coach, mentor and support others.
3. Establish, build, and maintain relationships with others including those with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Use diplomacy and tact.
Critical Thinking
1. View issues from different perspectives and ask the right questions when making decisions.
2. Identify and prioritize organizational needs and solutions.
3. Use statistical and analytical tools to measure and improve organizational performance.
4. Appropriately challenge others viewpoints and perspectives.
Business Analysis and Problem Solving
1. Apply economic theory and advanced financial knowledge to decision making.
2. Demonstrate strategic thinking skills in planning and evaluation.
3. Recognize political and legal implications of actions and decisions.
4. Identify and prioritize organizational needs and market imperatives in design and development of business plans for health Programs and services.
5. Demonstrate project management skills.
Management and Leadership
1. Demonstrate basic leadership skills.
2. Know, support and use team development methods.
Professionalism and Ethics
1. Articulate, model and reward professional values and ethics.
2. Understand, demonstrate and reward cultural sensitivity and competence.
3. Demonstrate integrity in dealing with others.
4. Establish and maintain professional relationships.
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Dr. LaRee Moody

BHA Program Director & Instructor
Phone: (904) 620-5313
Email: laree.moody@unf.edu

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