The healthcare administration program is designed for the student interested in working in the highly specialized field of healthcare administration. These business-focused students will gain valuable information in management, human resources, information technology, and business theories, as well as information unique to the industry such as health care informatics, health care ethics and culture, health care law and regulations, and health care economics and finance. This course of study will fulfill a need for qualified administrative employees as the health care industry is one of the fastest growing areas in our economy, with a workforce of 18 million workers.
Career Opportunities
Administrators in many settings including:
- Clinics
- Consulting firms
- Health insurance organizations
- Healthcare associations
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Physician practices
- Mental health organizations
- Public health departments
- Rehabilitation centers
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Universities and research institutions
Contact
Program Advisor
Dr. Melody Fortune
P: (662) 846-4187
mfortune@deltastate.edu
Address and Mailing
Division of Management, Marketing, and General Business Administration
College of Business and Aviation
DSU Box 3275 Broom 244
Cleveland, MS 38733
