Health Care Administration (BS)
Graduates of the Health Care Administration program work in a variety of inpatient, ambulatory and other health care settings, including primary care facilities, medical group practices, public health organizations, health insurance companies, federal, state and local agencies, and alternative delivery organizations. Students also pursue graduate degrees in a broad range of fields, including public health, law, medicine, business administration, and health services research.
Our students join us from all across southeast Michigan with interesting and diverse backgrounds. The curriculum combines excellent preparation for a professional career with a firm grounding in the liberal arts. The internship experience provides students an opportunity to apply new skills, anticipate learning needs, and clarify personal career goals.
Programs in Health Care Administration
A Concentration program in Health Care Administration is offered, leading to the Bachelor of Science degree; A Minor is available in Health Care Administration. For students seeking a graduate degree in Health Administration, the University of Michigan-Flint offers three options: a Health Administration track in the MPH (Master of Public Health) program, a Health Administration trackin the MPA (Master of Public Administration) program and a Health Management track in the MBA (Master of Business Administration) program.
The Bachelor of Science program in Health Care Administration is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). AUPHA certification reflects the strength, productivity and commitment of our faculty and the achievements of our graduates.
Mission Statement
The overall mission of the Health Administration Program is to prepare our students, who are primarily part-time working adults, to become culturally competent health care leaders in health administration who will contribute to the knowledge base of health care delivery and advocates for fairness and equity in health among diverse populations.
Notice!
Effective Fall 2010, general education requirements have changed. It is important that current students understand that attributes for general education courses may have changed or been eliminated. Go to http://www.umflint.edu/gened/index.htm for more information.