Undergraduate Healthcare Administration & Management

About the Healthcare Administration & Management Program

The Healthcare Administration and Management (HCAM) major at SRU prepares students for careers in the rapidly growing health care industry, with both traditional and online options available. The program also offers pre-professional pathways for students pursuing Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy programs through accelerated and traditional options.

Regardless of your path, the HCAM program provides a strong foundation in health care administration and management. You will learn about health care financing, the legal and regulatory environment, organizational dynamics, quality and continuous improvement, leadership, and more. These skills are increasingly important for health care professionals in both clinical and non-clinical roles as they take on administrative, leadership, and management responsibilities.

What Can I Do With a Healthcare Administration & Management Degree?

A Healthcare Administration and Management degree can prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers across the health care industry. If you want a career that combines health care, leadership, and management while making a positive impact on others, HCAM provides a versatile foundation.

Graduates can pursue opportunities in hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance organizations, health care technology companies, medical sales, nursing and personal care facilities, government agencies, and more. Students pursuing SRU's pre-professional pathways can also prepare for advanced study and clinical careers in areas such as physician assistant studies, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

Why Choose a Healthcare Administration & Management Degree?

• Variety
  There are two paths you can take with the HCAM program.
  Path 1: If you are interested in administration or management in America’s largest and fastest growing industry, but do not want to seek a clinical career.
  Path 2: If you are interested in preparing to pursue a pre-medical advising area or a professional program in physical therapy, occupational therapy or physician assistant.
• Opportunity
  The U.S. population is aging and the number of Americans with access to health care is expanding. These trends create a greater need for health care industry professionals. Health care administrators and managers work with doctors, nurses and other health service professionals to enable the health care system to run smoothly and efficiently. In addition, health care employers are increasingly seeking individuals who understand both the clinical and business side of the industry.
• Versatility
  You will have a variety of opportunities in this growing and rapidly changing industry. You will also develop important business knowledge, skills, and abilities that transcend the health care industry.
• Advancement
  HCAM prepares all students to ascend a career ladder within the healthcare industry. In addition, HCAM is ideal if you currently work in the health care industry and wish to pursue career advancement or a leadership role.
• Network
  We have developed a robust network of health care industry leaders who engage with our programs and students to maximize “real-life” experiential learning and career pathways. We also have engaged alumni who support our students.