Business Administration: Healthcare Management, AS

Q: PATHWAYS COMMON CORE : 30 CREDITS

A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits English: 6 credits ENG101 English Composition I (3) (ENA101 depending on placement scores) ENG102 Writing through Literature (3) Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits Select one course from the following: 3 MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern World MAT123 Modern Problem Solving (or Depending on Placement Scores) MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores) MAT120 Elementary Statistics (MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending on placement scores) Life & Physical Sciences: 3 credits Select one course from the following: 3 SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences SCB206 Introduction to Neuroscience SCC101 Topics in Chemistry SCC102 Chemistry of Photography SCP101 Topics in Physics SCP105 Life in the Universe SCP140 Topics in Astronomy B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 credits 18 Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline. World Cultures and Global Issues US Experience in its Diversity Creative Expression Individual and Society Scientific World Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed on the program website.

Q: PROGRAM CORE : 30 CREDITS

B. HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (28 Credits) Courses Credits BTF101 First Year Seminar for Business 2 BTA111 Principles of Accounting I 3 BTA112 Principles of Accounting II 3 BTM103 Principles of Management 3 BTM110 Business Law I 3 BTO125 Medical Terminology 3 BTO170 Electronic Health Records 3 BTO270 Health Insurance: Billing & Reimbursement 3 BTO280 U.S. Healthcare Administration & Delivery 3 SCN195 Community Health 2 Unrestricted Elective: (2 credits) TOTAL CREDITS: 60

Department: Business & Technology

Room: B-Building, B-237

Phone: (718) 482-5600

BizTech@lagcc.cuny.edu

About

This major will prepare students with the content and competencies to support their passion for helping people in a healthcare setting. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills that can help healthcare facilities such as hospitals, community health networks, long-term care facilities, private medical practices, and insurance companies operate effectively to serve the needs of society.

Are You Interested In...

Business, management, healthcare and the economy?
Volunteering and engaging with your community?
The operation of hospitals, doctor’s offices, community health centers, and insurance networks
Budgeting and organizing finances?

Skills You Will Learn

Current and new healthcare regulations
How to implement healthcare technologies
Addressing staffing and administrative issues in the healthcare industry
Acting with professionalism and integrity
Overseeing billing and clinical staff
Inventory management

What makes this major unique?

This major educates students for hands-on work in a vital and dynamic industry — healthcare. The major may be of interest for those with a specific interest in business and office management, or those who want to work in healthcare but do not wish to pursue clinical work.

Career Possibilities

Healthcare is a growing field and there will always be a need for administrators, financial planners, analysts, and other positions which support the healthcare industry.

Medical and Health Services Manager (CityMD and Northwell Health hire entry level AS students, although in other cases a Bachelor’s may be required)
Administrative Services Manager (possible with Associate’s although a Bachelor’s degree may be needed)
Medical Secretary
Health Insurance Specialist
Medical Records Specialist
Patient Care Coordinator
Medical and Health Services Manager
Hospital Administrator
Healthcare Policy
Clinical Data Manager
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Compliance Manager

Transfer Possibilities

BS in Health Services Administration
BS/BBA in Business Administration
BS Healthcare Management

Degree Requirements

PATHWAYS COMMON CORE : 30 CREDITS

A. REQUIRED CORE: 12 credits
English: 6 credits

ENG101 English Composition I (3)
(ENA101 depending on placement scores)
ENG102 Writing through Literature (3)

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits
Select one course from the following: 3

MAT107 Mathematics and the Modern World
MAT123 Modern Problem Solving (or Depending on Placement Scores)
MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry
(MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry depending on placement scores)
MAT120 Elementary Statistics
(MAT119 Statistics with Elementary Algebra depending on placement scores)

Life & Physical Sciences: 3 credits
Select one course from the following: 3

SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences
SCB206 Introduction to Neuroscience
SCC101 Topics in Chemistry
SCC102 Chemistry of Photography
SCP101 Topics in Physics
SCP105 Life in the Universe
SCP140 Topics in Astronomy

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 18 credits 18
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category.
Note: Student can select only two courses from any one discipline.

World Cultures and Global Issues
US Experience in its Diversity
Creative Expression
Individual and Society
Scientific World

Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to
complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements
from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select
courses from the recommended course selections listed on
the program website.

PROGRAM CORE : 30 CREDITS

B. HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (28 Credits)

Courses	Credits
BTF101 First Year Seminar for Business	2
BTA111 Principles of Accounting I	3
BTA112 Principles of Accounting II	3
BTM103 Principles of Management	3
BTM110 Business Law I	3
BTO125 Medical Terminology	3
BTO170 Electronic Health Records	3
BTO270 Health Insurance: Billing & Reimbursement	3
BTO280 U.S. Healthcare Administration & Delivery	3
SCN195 Community Health	2

Unrestricted Elective: (2 credits)
TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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