BUS 501: Advanced Business Dimensions of Healthcare

This course is designed for health care professionals and administrative personnel. It focuses on the application of business and management practices in a variety of health care settings. The student incorporates graduate level management concepts in executing a mid-level or senior management administrative role. Financial aspects are emphasized. Opportunities are provided to critique various management models within health care settings identified by the student. Students are encouraged to incorporate research findings into their work from professional organizations such as the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center project on magnet hospitals and other best practice settings. The course culminates with the student developing a business plan for a specific health care setting.