Healthcare Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
Why Major in Healthcare Management at Allegheny College
Healthcare Management is the study of the healthcare industry in all sectors. It emphasizes an understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including the organization and delivery of preventive health and healthcare services. Students will develop a deep understanding of theories, tools, and research methods needed to investigate and address complex and evolving challenges.
Students in this major will have a foundation in the standard areas of business, healthcare economics, and data analytics. They will also be exposed to broader debates about the structure of healthcare provision, public health and ethical issues, biological and psychological issues, as well as terminology common in healthcare settings.
Unusual Combinations
Students often combine Healthcare Management with:
Division
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Program Type
- Major
Number of Credits
48 for majorThis major is a natural blend of the managerial strengths of our business and economics program combined with the strong pre-health and global health programs we offer.
This represents a fantastic opportunity for students to get exposure to the critical issues facing our complex health care system, as well as gain an understanding of the public policy levers that ultimately impact health outcomes.
Your Four-Year Journey
Year 1: Understanding
Begin your study of Healthcare Management with an Introduction to the US Healthcare System course combined with other introductory courses in the fields of economics, global health, and medical terminology.
Year 2: New Approaches
You will explore the ethical debates and complexities of providing healthcare services and balancing a budget. Coursework during the second year includes more economics courses, including Healthcare Economics and Managerial Accounting, as well as a course in medical or business ethics. If a student decides to choose the path to a 3+1 accelerated master’s degree, they will declare their intention when they declare their undergraduate major in Healthcare Management during the second year.
Year 3: Delving Deeper
The third year is particularly exciting because students can engage in applied coursework and have the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs, internships, and research with faculty. Another vital part of the third year is beginning to orient yourself toward the research-intensive capstones, the Junior Seminar, and the upcoming Senior Comp. During the summer following the third year, any students pursuing the 3+1 accelerated master’s degree will begin the +1 programming.
Year 4: The Comp
Now is your chance to integrate your practical experiences with your specific areas of interest. It’s time for the defining feature of the major, the Senior Comp. Identify and complete an independent project aimed at answering a unique question about the practice of healthcare management through your semester-long independent research project. Students who complete the traditional 4-year undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management will be eligible to apply for the 4+1 master’s degree in the fall of their senior year.
Featured News
Allegheny Alumna Featured In The Meadville Tribune
Marla A. Sacks ’13 was recently featured in The Meadville Tribune to share her journey to Allegheny College. The idea of “unusual combinations” resonated with Sacks as she pursued the field of medicine through an interdisciplinary lens as a physics major and psychology minor.
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