Online Health Care Management Human Performance Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

Peak health and peak performance go hand in hand. You can gain expertise in both subjects at Excelsior College by earning an online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management with dual degree option for MBA (Human Performance Technology).

A national leader in college education for working adults, Excelsior is one of just a few institutions that offers an online MBA with a human performance technology concentration. This emerging field uses innovative theories and techniques to improve individual and organizational productivity.

Excelsior also uses an innovative educational approach to improve your personal productivity as a student. You can earn a dual degree more quickly and conveniently at Excelsior than anywhere else. How?

- You'll take online courses that are designed to fit easily into a working adult's busy schedule.

- Overlapping courses will count toward both the health care management bachelor's degree and the MBA, reducing your overall course load.

- Excelsior's generous transfer policies let you satisfy some degree requirements via prior approved coursework, military training, and health care licenses and certifications.

- Our affordable tuition and flexible payment options can help you fit a health care management degree and an MBA into your budget.

Excelsior developed its programs in health care management and human performance technology with direct input from industry leaders. Our courses meet the same standards for academic quality that you'd find in a traditional institution, and they reflect the most current practices in the health care management industry.

You'll work with faculty who have years of first-hand experience in health care management, while gaining expertise in subjects such as:

Human resources
Organizational behavior
Medical terminology and technology
Health care economics

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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The purpose of the Human Resources Management MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses, especially in the field of human resources. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in human resources management.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the Human Resources MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business management and healthcare administration.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Evaluate the current issues, trends, and limitations of human resource management.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Analyze the major challenges of recruiting and staffing in today’s labor market to include internal and external recruitment, retention and legal compliance.

Examine needs assessment, the development and evaluation of training, and the linking of training to workplace skills and productivity.

Examine the components of pay models, their role in total compensation, internal pay structures and designs, and their relationship to job analysis.

Analyze the variety of employment benefits, the legalities associated with each, and their impact on the employee recruiting, retention, and satisfaction.

Evaluate the challenges of an international workforce to include expatriate employees, culture, training, and development.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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A degree in business management provides students with core business skills and knowledge that can be applied to a vast number of careers. Graduates of the associate and bachelor's degree programs will understand the function of each unit/department that makes up a business and how each is equally vital in ensuring positive performance of the company.

Coursework in the Herzing University business management degree programs include accounting, management, business law, economics, marketing and sales, and technology classes; electives allow the student to focus on a main interest within the business field.

In addition to subject knowledge, students in the business management degree programs learn how to think critically, creatively find solutions to business problems, communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing), and utilize industry-standard computer software for data collection and analysis.

A degree in business management is ideal for the individual who either wishes to work in an office setting or own a business. Skills learned will be applicable to any industry including finance, industry, manufacturing, healthcare and education. Those interested in pursuing a business-related career should be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment. They should also be comfortable using a computer and present themselves in a professional manner.

Business Management Concentrations
Our programs are customizable to include focused studies in the following concentrations:

Business Administration,
Entrepreneurial Studies,
Human Resource Development,
International Business,
Marketing, and
Project Management

Entry Requirements

An applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. The University recognizes the following
equivalents to a high school diploma:

 A GED

 A certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination (for example, the California High School Proficiency Exam) that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma. Note that certificates of attendance and/or completion are not included in this qualifying category.

 An academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree (i.e., an associate’s degree).

International Admissions Requirements
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An I-20 document is required, and will be issued once you meet the University’s general undergraduate admissions requirements and provide the following information:

A certified copy of your high school and college transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). All documents, diplomas, and transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

ACT/SAT scores or transcripts from post-secondary coursework applicable for placement into the intended program. This document will replace entrance exams, which Herzing University does not administer beyond the U.S. and Canada. You may also be required to pay for a professional evaluation of your transcripts.

A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each term (tuition for the first two semesters is due upon enrollment), and that all necessary living expenses will be provided. (Use form I-134 available online from the BCIS.)

Proof of English-language proficiency through one of the following:

A score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.
A score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.
A score of 5.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Documentation that you successfully completed an intermediate English course from a designated ESL center.
Documentation that you successfully completed secondary studies in English (a minimum of four years) or post-secondary studies in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours).

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Now is the time to lead in health care. An aging population, expanded access to health care and a renewed focus on preventative care are all helping to make this one of the fastest growing industries and the largest provider of jobs in the United States. Strayer’s health services administration degree develops your managerial, technical and communication skills so that you can be part of the next wave of health care visionaries.

This is more than just an advanced health care degree. A Strayer health services master’s degree gives you advanced knowledge and fundamental skills in information technology, accounting, management, ethics and human resources to make you a well-rounded candidate in this dynamic field.

Health services administration graduates can move on to biotech firms, government health organizations and pharmaceutical companies that are charting the future of human health and bringing cutting-edge technology to the treatment and eradication of disease.

ADVANCE YOUR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION EXPERTISE:
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- Develop the skills, knowledge, and insights necessary to effectively develop and manage organized delivery systems in the health care environment

- Effectively develop tactics and strategies that yield ideal outcomes for various stakeholder groups of the long-term care industry in response to policies stipulated by governing entities and the external environment

- Strengthen your knowledge of the internal and external regulations and practices that are unique to physician private practice in order to ensure medical care can be provided to patient populations while protecting the interest of medical professionals

- Apply your knowledge of social, economic, political and professional forces to the management of the organization, and develop policies and practices that align with business strategies

- Develop the skills to conduct financial planning, manage financial operations and measure financial performance

- Develop effective strategic and marketing plans to position the organization for success within the complex health care environment

- Use appropriate information systems and various technologies to collect and analyze health care data

- Demonstrate analytical skills, and the application of statistical, quantitative and economic principles and tools to the health care decision-making process

- Refine your ability to apply ethical thinking and judgment to a wide range of health services situations

- Develop and demonstrate skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution and change management

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

1. Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.

2. Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:

- A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

- A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

- A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (that is, the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

- Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

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Now more than ever, the health care industry needs strong leadership. You can become one of those leaders by earning an online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management with dual degree option for MBA from Excelsior College.

Designed for working adults, including those currently employed in the health care industry, Excelsior's flexible health care management degree program can fit within tight schedules. You'll take online classes that won't interfere with work and family commitments, earning a career-building degree that employers respect.

A national leader in adult education and distance learning, Excelsior eliminates obstacles and empowers working adults to complete a health care management degree. Our program will enable you to:

- Control your own schedule by taking online health care management classes when and where it's convenient for you.

- Get academic credit for health care licenses and certificates. Excelsior is one of the few colleges nationwide to offer this type of credit.

- Earn maximum transfer credit for approved coursework you've completed at other accredited colleges.

- Keep expenses low with affordable tuition, flexible payment plans, low fees, and various forms of financial aid.

- Call on award-winning academic advisors who offer personalized support whenever you need it.

You'll graduate with a pair of highly marketable health care management degrees that can broaden your career opportunities, boost your earning potential, and qualify you for leadership positions.

An academic leader among online institutions, Excelsior developed its health care management program in collaboration with leading experts in the industry. Our course materials uphold the same high classroom standards that govern health care programs at traditional institutions, and they're constantly revised to reflect current trends.

Our faculty have years of first-hand health care industry experience and are highly accessible. The health care management BS / MBA dual degree emphasizes practical knowledge and expertise in:

Accounting
Marketing
Human resources
Organizational culture
Health care law and government regulations
Medical terminology and technology
Health care economics

You can tailor the degree to your own interests by specializing in one of six areas of concentration:

Human Performance Technology
Technology Management
Cybersecurity Management
Leadership
Human Resource Management
Social Media Management

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

Other Fees

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