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 masters degree, they will declare their intention when they declare their undergraduate major in Healthcare Management during the second year.

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 masters degree will begin the +1 programming.

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 masters degree in the fall of their senior year.