The curriculum of the?HealtCare Management program offered by Rider University?provides a core education in business combined with critical topics in health care management. The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of both the business and health fields, including a deeper grasp of the legal, ethical, economic, social and managerial issues related to health care.

Health care management is a dynamic, diverse and in-demand field. Throughout the industry ? from hospitals to pharmaceutical manufacturers and health insurance providers, to medical device firms and biotech and research enterprises ? there is growing need for health care managers with the strong business skills needed to ensure smooth operations.

Program Highlights

• Describe the mission of a health care system, the organizational structure of healthcare delivery, and the expectations of people served.?
• Explore how key drivers of change could impact the health care delivery system, the built environment, the health of the population served and the lives of people delivering care.
• Determine major operational and clinical components of an acute care hospital and other major system elements.
• Identify responsibilities and skills of healthcare managers and executives and how they utilize best practices in healthcare management.