Health Care Management Courses and Descriptions

Technology

IS 102 Computers and Application Software

This course provides an introduction to operating systems, browsers, and email as well as word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, and database applications. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.

MO 110 Keyboarding

This course includes the development of keyboarding skills through touch, mastery of the keyboard, speed building, and preparation of office documents. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: None.

IS 124 Database Applications

This course provides the study of the principles and features of a leading desktop database management system. Topics include creating and managing databases, data management and integrity, working with queries and forms, managing reports, using tools and macros, database and file management, analyzing and filtering data, relational databases, and linking databases to the Web. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: IS 102 Computers and Application Software.

PD 150 Client Services

This course provides a critical examination of issues embedded in the practice of providing client service. Topics include research about best practice in customer service and communication techniques; psychologically based methods for dealing with the management of customer complaints; and the roles of a customer service employee and supervisor within ethical boundaries and common business practice. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: None.

EN 104 English Composition I

This course introduces the principles and practices of developing effective communications by using reflective critical thinking in the writing and reading processes. Topics include understanding the writing process; applying essay development patterns; using research techniques; and writing essays, summaries, reports, and research papers. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.

Additional Course Required for the Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees:

General Education Requirements

Students enrolled in Associate degrees must complete a minimum of 21 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the course catalog for Herzing College courses that would satisfy these requirements.

• 3 Semester Credit Hours in English Composition
• 1 Semester Credit Hour in Information Literacy and Research Writing
• 3 Semester Credit Hours in Speech
• 4 Semester Credit Hours in Computer Applications
• 4 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics (College Algebra or Above)
• 3 Semester Credit Hours in Social or Behavioral Science
• 3 Semester Credit Hours in Science or Humanities with a Critical Thinking Focus

Electives

A minimum of 7 semester credit hours of open electives is required.

Additional Course Required for the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management Degree

Business

AC 103 Accounting I

This introductory accounting course provides the practical application of the concepts and principles of the accounting cycle for service businesses. Topics include an overview of accounting concepts and procedures; analyzing and recording transactions; beginning the accounting cycle by journalizing, posting, and working with the trial balance; using worksheets, financial statements, and adjusting entries; completing the accounting cycle with adjusting, closing, and post-closing trial balance; working with cash and its control; working with accounting systems, journals, internal controls and an introduction to cash flow management. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: IS 102 Computers and Application Software.

AC 205 Accounting II

This accounting course provides practical application of the concepts and principles of the accounting cycle for merchandising businesses with an emphasis upon partnerships and the analysis of financial statements. Topics include accounting for partnerships, accounting for long-term assets and liabilities, managing inventory, investing in capital assets, preparing and using cash flow statements; and the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: AC 103 Accounting I.

AC 220 Finance

This course introduces corporate financial management and analysis. Topics include evaluating financial performance; measuring cash flow; forecasting and planning; and capital budgeting and the cost of capital. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: AC 103 Accounting I.

AC 305 Managerial Accounting

This course focuses on managerial accounting concepts by determining costs of products and services for planning and controlling business operations. Topics include management accounting concepts; working with cost concepts, cost behavior, product costing, and costing systems; accounting for planning and control through the master and flexible budgets; and capital budgeting and related business decisions. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: AC 103 Accounting I.

BU 105 Business Principles and Management

This course introduces the environment of American business with an overview of various topics that serve as a foundation for further study of business. Topics include the environments that businesses operate in; the organizational structures of businesses; management functions in enterprises; and the challenges of managing marketing, operations, information technology, finance, and human resources. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.

BU 155 Team Development and Group Management

This course provides guidelines for building and managing teams. Topics include teamwork development, group organization, assessing team requirements, support role development, and how to work together in a diverse environment. The opportunity to experience teamwork concepts is provided through running meetings and presenting reports. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: PS 101 Psychology.

BU 206 Business Law I

This course provides a study of the American legal system and its effect on business and business organizations, as well as an overview of the ethical issues that businesses encounter. Topics include business law and ethics, contracts and sales, consumer protection issues, agency and employment issues, the regulation of business organizations, analyzing risk-bearing devices, and dealing with real property issues. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.

BU 220 Principles of Marketing

This course provides a practical and managerial approach to the principles and applications of marketing in organizations and in the marketplace. Topics include the marketing process and strategic planning; the global marketing environment; developing marketing opportunities and strategies; developing the marketing mix through product development, pricing strategies, distribution channels, and promotion techniques; and managing marketing through customer relationships, social responsibility, and marketing ethics. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: BU 105 Business Principles and Management.

BU 245 Business Communications

This course introduces communication theories and strategies for a variety of business situations, including memo, letters, meetings, presentations, proposals, reports, and technology-based communications. Using a developmental approach to business communication, the course examines methods for organizing ideas, analyzing data, addressing diverse concerns, presenting information, developing a professional communication style, and developing negotiation skills. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisites: BU 105 Business Principles and Management, EN 104 English Composition I.

BU 426 Organizational Behavior

This course examines the nature of organizational behavior through the study of group and inter-group relations, organizational design, and the structure and factors affecting organizational design. Topics include the external environment; the impact of technology, power, and politics; and organizational change and development. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: BU 105 Business Principles and Management.

EC 101 Principles of Economics

This course presents an overview of the American economic system. Topics include the principles of economics; the elements of supply and demand; the concepts of money, spending, output, and income; national income analysis; inflation, unemployment and related stabilization factors; the impact of trade and the function of prices in markets; and the relationship of economics to environmental issues. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: None

Health Care Management

HC 310 Medical Law and Ethics

This course introduces the medical professional to the law and ethics pertaining to the medical office. Topics include the law and the courts, contracts, professional liability, medical malpractice, defenses to liability suits, workplace legalities, HIPAA, and medical ethics. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.

HC 315 Medical Personnel Management

This course uses a practical approach to emphasize knowledge of employee benefits, salary administration, psycho-psychological needs, and written communications systems. Labor management relations and relationships in a medical office will be reviewed. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: BU 105 Business Principles and Management.

HC 401 Current Issues in Health Care Management

This course is designed to provide a forum for the contemporary issues related to health care management. Regulatory changes, developments in management of human resources, and other current concepts in general health care management are addressed. The importance of a systems approach to change management is covered. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: None.

Electives

A total of 6 semester credits of open electives is required.

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