Supervision and Management - Health Management Concentration Overview (BAS T702)
Type of Award
BAS - Bachelor of Applied Science
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/Bachelors
Program Description
As a graduate of this program, students will have the knowledge, skills and opportunity to pursue managerial-level positions in a variety of careers. B.A.S. students will take 24 semester hours of upper division (junior/senior level) core courses that provide a broad applied background in accounting, finance, legal and ethical issues, management information systems, leadership, human resources and management. An additional 18 hours of upper division concentration area courses focus on coursework to prepare students for employment in a variety of managerial roles and career settings in the public and private sectors.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.pbsc.edu/learningoutcomes/program-learning-outcomes/bachelor-programs.aspx
Admission Requirements
To apply to a Palm Beach State College bachelor’s degree program in Supervision and Management or Information Management, students must have earned an associate degree (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.) and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students who have earned a minimum of 60 college credits and have a minimum 2.0 GPA but do not have an associate degree, may have their credits reviewed for meeting the equivalency of the satisfactory completion of a Palm Beach State College associate degree program (A.A., A.S., A.A.S). Please see the Admissions section of this catalog for detailed admission requirements for bachelor‘s degree programs.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses in the curriculum, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have earned a “C” or better in all general education courses and upper division courses. Students must also meet the foreign language requirements. (Additional Information)
Capstone course: The following Capstone criteria must be met prior to registration in the course:
- All lower division courses are satisfied
- All upper division common core classes are completed
- Successful completion of 12-15 credits of concentration area courses
- Capstone may be taken concurrently with no more than two 3-credit courses and not any upper division common core courses. Restrictions may apply.
Program Length
Total program semester hours: 120
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Dr. Michele Tiggle-Stephenson, tigglem@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-4108
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, students may seek employment in a variety of business and organizational settings in managerial-level positions that require a bachelor’s degree for consideration.
Career Path Notes
After completion of this program, students may choose to apply for graduate study at a public or private university.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Courses From A.S./A.A.S. Degree (Credits: 42)
Courses From A.S./A.A.S. Degree (Lower Division Details)
General Education Courses (Credits: 36)
| General Education Courses | 36 credits |
General Education Courses: Transferable
Upper Division Common Core Courses (Credits: 21)
| HSA4421 | Legal Aspects and Legislation In Health Care (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| FIN3400 | Principles of Financial Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| GEB3213 | Business Writing (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM4011 | Management Information Systems (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN3240 | Organizational Theory and Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN3301 | Human Resources Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN4120 | Leadership Challenges and Supervision (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Concentration Area Required Courses (Credits: 15)
| HSA3110 | Health Care Organization and Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA4109 | Principles of Managed Care (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA3160 | Health Care Marketing (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA4553 | Ethics In Health Care (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA4431 | Health Care Operational Decision Making (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Electives - Choose one (Credits: 3)
| GEB4940C | Bachelors Internship (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC4500 | Epidemiology (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Concentration Capstone Course (Credits: 3)
| HSA4938 | Capstone Experience: Health Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| GEB3213 | Business Writing (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN3240 | Organizational Theory and Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| FIN3400 | Principles of Financial Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA4421 | Legal Aspects and Legislation In Health Care (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| MAN3301 | Human Resources Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| ISM4011 | Management Information Systems (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| MAN4120 | Leadership Challenges and Supervision (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA3110 | Health Care Organization and Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| HSA4553 | Ethics In Health Care (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| GEB4940C | Bachelors Internship (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| HSC4500 | Epidemiology (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA4109 | Principles of Managed Care (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 9)
| HSA4431 | Health Care Operational Decision Making (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA3160 | Health Care Marketing (BAS) | 3 Credits |
| HSA4938 | Capstone Experience: Health Management (BAS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 120