Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Here at Albertus, we prepare Healthcare Management students for a career in the healthcare sector and provide groundwork for those who are interested in furthering their education.
Overview
Here at Albertus, we prepare Healthcare Management students for a career in the healthcare sector and provide groundwork for those who are interested in furthering their education. Students receive theoretical classes along with practical experiential opportunities, graduating with an internship in their field of interest. This allows those in the major to experience first hand what their healthcare studies job will entail. This major enables its students to become business leaders in industries that focus on the health and well-being of others; hospitals, clinics, and other facilities that give patient care. Healthcare is the fastest growing job sector in the country. Those who graduate from Albertus with a Healthcare Management degree are leaders who are ready to make an impact on this fundamental field.
The Albertus Healthcare Management Degree Program
As part of the Healthcare Management program at Albertus, all students are required to complete an internship. This is a field-based course in which students gain on-site employment experience in a local organization. The student is responsible for maintaining an integrative journal and completing other academic requirements.
Create Your Flexible Healthcare Management Schedule
Offered in an accelerated format, most students can complete their Healthcare Management degree in a year and a half while only having to take two classes at a time.
Students choose between the following:
Online
- Take 1 to 2 classes every 8 weeks
- Work from the comfort of your own home
- Have the ability to work on assignments on your own time, at your own pace
Blended
- Take 1 to 2 classes every 8 weeks
- Classes are a combination of in-class session and online assignments
- Attend class on campus one night per week, while all other assignments are done from the comfort of home
- Benefit from in-class discussions while completing projects and assignments from home
FLEX
- Choose to take classes in either a blended or online format
- Select the format that works best for you every time you register for a new course
- Learn more about the FLEX format
Healthcare Management Student Perspective
Leilim Chang-Salazar ‘20 began her college career at Albertus in 2016. It was through the counseling of her academic advisor that she decided to double major in Healthcare Management and Communications.
“Albertus professors were always there to guide me in the direction I wanted to take my career. With their help I was able to graduate in four years.”
Leilim plans to use her degree to promote the good work of hospitals and organizations that help the community.
Meet William Aniskovich, J.D.
Professor Bill Aniskovich is the Dean of The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership
and an Associate Professor in law and management. He is the CEO of Stonington Behavioral
Health, Inc. and an attorney with the New Haven law firm of Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman,
LLC.
"The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership offers a faculty with real-world experience who are dedicated foremost to teaching and advising."
Aniskovich teaches courses in Healthcare Management, Ethical Issues in Healthcare, and Business Law.
The Albertus Healthcare Management Faculty
Director of the Master of Public Administration
Director of the Honors Program
Director of the Sport Management Program
Director of Accounting and Finance Programs
Director of the Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
Director of the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Learning Technology
Director of the Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity Programs
Faculty Advisor
The Business Experience at Albertus Magnus College
Vision Statement
The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership seeks to be a respected educational leader within the regional business community. We will provide high-impact academic programs and experiences aligned with in-demand fields. Our programs will challenge students to develop practical skills and personal values that empower them to succeed in a wide range of business professions.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership is to provide a superior business education in innovative, accessible and technologically advanced formats to students from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds striving to be ethical, entrepreneurial and successful in a dynamic economy through quality teaching, service and engagement with the business community.
Our Core Values
- Student-centered learning
- Honesty
- Mutual Respect
- Competency-based educational focus
- Technological Innovation
- Business Community Engagement/Partnership
Healthcare Management Program FAQ
Frequently asked questions regarding the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Healthcare Management, curriculum, 4+1 master's track, and internship opportunities.
What degree is offered in Healthcare Management at Albertus?
Albertus offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Healthcare Management.
What is the focus of the Healthcare Management program?
The program blends core business principles with an understanding of healthcare systems, policy, law, and ethics to prepare leaders who can improve organizational operations while supporting high-quality patient care.
What sample courses are offered in the curriculum?
- Healthcare Finance
- Healthcare Law
- Healthcare and Information Systems
- Data Analysis for Healthcare Managers
- Population Health
- Global Health
- Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Management Internship
How does the 4+1 Bachelor's to Master's program work?
The 4+1 BS in Healthcare Management / MS in Healthcare Administration allows high-achieving undergraduates to complete both degrees in an expedited timeframe.
How many total credits are required for the 4+1 program, and can courses double-count?
The program requires at least 156 total credits (minimum 120 undergraduate + 36 graduate credits). During senior year, students can take up to two graduate-level courses (one fall, one spring) that count toward both degree requirements.
Are internships required for Healthcare Management majors?
Yes. All Healthcare Management students complete a field-based internship to gain hands-on, on-site employment experience.
Where do students complete internship placements?
Placements include:
- Fair Haven Community Health Center
- Stonington Behavioral Health
- Infinity Med Spa
- Gateway Financial Partners
- GBCS Group
- Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Albertus Health and Wellness Services
Program Goals & Objectives
Upon completing the program of study in Health Care Management, students will:
- Demonstrate achievement of core business skills in the functional areas of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and human resources;
- Be able to critically evaluate the context, quality, and administrative structure of health care delivery within and outside the United States;
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary legal and ethical issues in health care management;
- Effectively engage in research and data analysis, including statistical analysis, in the field of health care management;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the public health system and analyze strategic and tactical factors that impact its effectiveness;
- Demonstrate basic competencies in written communication and oral presentation skills appropriate for a health care management professional;
- Demonstrate culturally appropriate knowledge and leadership advocacy in a changing health care system;
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams.
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