Aging population drives need for Healthcare Management professionals
The healthcare management industry is predicted to be one of the fastest-growing in the United States, as the large baby-boom population ages and needs additional medical care. With Americans living longer, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent through 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.(1) To help address this projected workforce demand and in response to interest from students, American InterContinental University (AIU) is announcing a new Bachelor of Healthcare Management degree.
The Bachelor of Healthcare Management degree is a 180-credit program that teaches critical skills in healthcare management, administration, public policy and human resources in order to prepare students for contemporary workplace needs. The program is designed to prepare students who are currently working in the healthcare field, as well as those who wish to enter the field, for positions in healthcare administration, medical and health services management, health facility management and medical practice management.
“As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, there is an increasing need for management professionals with a new set of skills,” said Dr. George Miller, president of AIU. “AIU established the new Bachelor of Healthcare Management degree program because we are committed to providing our students with the skills they need to seek a successful career in healthcare management.”
As part of the new Bachelor of Healthcare Management degree, students will take courses covering topics including financial management, risk management and quality assurance in healthcare. The program is designed to help students understand how various business principles and functions converge in the healthcare setting, how legislation and regulations influence healthcare practice and management, and how the media influences public opinion regarding health policy issues. Students learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to solve practical problems and make informed decisions relevant to the healthcare setting.
Specialized Programs
AIU will offer two specializations within the Bachelor of Healthcare Management degree:
-- Health Services Administration Management: This specialization focuses on
preparing students for administrative roles in hospitals, extended care
facilities and medical offices, with insurance providers and in
industries related to healthcare delivery.
-- Gerontology Management: This specialization prepares people for
administrative roles at facilities and with service providers who serve
the unique medical, social and financial needs of the elderly.
About the Healthcare Management Bachelor Degree
As with all AIU programs, students enrolled in the new Bachelor of Healthcare Management program will take more courses devoted to their field of study, on average, than at other similar schools. Classes are taught by industry specialists in healthcare management who bring real-world experience and perspective to the classroom. AIU students can also take advantage of our advanced online delivery systems, which allow “one login” access to virtual classrooms, online workspaces, student support services, faculty interactions, library resources and group activities, giving them the freedom to learn anywhere, anytime.
Bachelor of Healthcare Management students can also continue their studies at the graduate level with AIU’s Master of Healthcare Management degree.
The new program will be available to AIU students attending online as well as at campuses in Houston and Atlanta. Enrollment began May 19, 2014, with online and ground campus classes beginning July 21, 2014.
To learn more about AIU, visit www.aiuniv.edu.
About American InterContinental University:
Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in programs such as business, healthcare, IT, design, criminal justice and education at campuses in Atlanta and Houston and an Internet-based online campus headquartered in suburban Chicago. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
AIU is a member of the Career Education Corporation network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information, visit www.aiuniv.edu. American InterContinental University cannot guarantee employment or salary. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Find employment rates, financial obligations and other disclosures at www.aiuniv.edu/disclosures.
(1) Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Medical and Health Services Managers http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm April 10, 2014.
CONTACT: AIU
Allison Mortland, 847.585.3711
AMortland@careered.com
SOURCE: American InterContinental University Source
