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This course explores contemporary management concepts and practices to provide a foundation for building the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective and ethical manager in a global and interconnected environment. Learners will examine and contrast management and leadership theories and practice. Learners will also explore keys to success in the program, including setting goals and establishing priorities, time management, the basics of effective communication, the importance of giving and receiving constructive feedback, how to use feedback and reflection, and the fundamentals of working in groups in virtual settings. This course also provides a brief introduction to Walden University, graduate studies at Walden University and related processes and policies, and the essentials of scholarly writing.

This course is designed to improve the learner’s overall critical-thinking and reasoning skills within a managerial context. Using relevant management articles, case studies, and current topics analyses, learners will hone their diagnostic reading skills and will learn to construct effective, ethical, evidence-based arguments, which are fundamental capabilities of effective managers.

This course explores the challenges of managing people in times of perceived conflict and dispute. Learners will develop skills in identifying conflict situation types and will learn general contingency thinking and action approaches, negotiation and bargaining strategies, and communication styles to help them resolve conflicts and move toward win-win outcomes.

This course explores the manager’s role in developing the people for whom they are responsible and in creating and sustaining effective teams in complex and diverse organizational settings. Learners will focus on the skills and knowledge required to get the best performance from people in order to achieve goals and create positive environments, while considering the ethical and legal implications of managing individuals and teams. Learners will examine the challenges of managing a diverse workforce, including issues that arise from cross-cultural differences and virtual work settings. The course emphasizes the importance of communication as a tool to manage internal and external relationships.

This course explores effective strategies to initiate change in order to achieve organizational goals, as well as how to manage unplanned or unwelcome change. Learners will explore a variety of approaches and methods to transition individuals and organizations within a changing environment. Learners will distinguish between reactive responses and proactive responses to change, including examining the implications of culture, inertia, and uncertainty. Additionally, learners will explore the importance of understanding motivation and effective communication in mitigating negative reactions to change and facilitating the change process itself

This course explores systems thinking as a process whereby problems are viewed as individual components within a larger system. The course provides a framework for analyzing relationships within a system and for avoiding the risks associated with viewing problems in isolation. Learners will use systems thinking tools to model single, double, and multiple-loop feedback systems, both at the micro and macro levels of analysis. In addition, learners will be introduced to scenario building and will examine how the practice of systems thinking lays the foundation for creating sustainable outcomes for organizations and society.

This course examines a variety of approaches to practical managerial problem-solving rooted in the systematic collection, analysis, and display of relevant data and information. Learners will explore the basic tools used by quality, Six Sigma, and lean-method practitioners and will learn how they can use these analytical thinking practices to improve their general decision-making skills.

This course explores the role of budgeting and resource allocation along with related processes within the organizational context. Learners will examine processes related to managing budgets and strategies to effectively read and communicate the often complex financial information related to both unit and organizational performance. Learners will also explore the implications of resource availability as well as methods to plan for and prioritize the use of resources, while considering ethical issues related to sustainability and resource scarcity.

This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities for managers to create value and to increase organizational performance. Building on concepts such as skill-based strategy and human capital development, the theory of constraints, and value innovation, learners will explore and exercise various strategic-thinking perspectives and tools designed to improve and sustain organization-wide performance.

This course integrates themes from the program, and learners develop a personal plan of action that focuses on their role in potential positive social change. Learners complete an applied capstone project that may focus on any practical management problem that is related to concepts from the program and may include a real-world problem-solving project within the learner’s work environment.

This course provides the student with an understanding of the structure and components of health services and the health services delivery system in the United States. The components of the system, including patients, organizations, healthcare professionals, public and private third-party payers, regulators, reimbursement and reimbursement methods, and technology are identified and described, including the continuum of health services, such as hospitals and hospital systems, ambulatory care services, long-term care services, wellness/prevention services, and community/public health services. In addition, the course provides an abbreviated history of health and health services in the U.S. and addresses the nature of population illness and disease. Contextual factors and challenges that are linked to the healthcare delivery system are addressed, and the impact of these challenges on the delivery of services and healthcare management are explored.

This course examines the application of health policy and economic principles to healthcare managerial decision-making. Students will gain knowledge of the levels within which health policy is carried out, the process for policy development and implementation, key stakeholders and interest groups involved in the health policy process, and how health policy changes over time within the U.S. Key policy initiatives related to cost, quality, and access are explored. Students will also advance their knowledge of economic principles, such as supply, demand, and the determination of market price. Special attention is devoted to how these concepts relate to the structure of the healthcare industry and the distribution of resources and services.

This course introduces the terminology, theory, concepts, and techniques used in the accounting and finance functions in healthcare organizations. Students gain an understanding of the important role of finance in healthcare organizations as well as learn various techniques to develop, manage, and control finances. Using an applied approach in learning about healthcare finance, the course enables students to learn how to develop, apply, and interpret various financial tools, including budgets, sources of revenue/reimbursement by payer, income statements, balance sheets, dashboards, statements of cash flow, pro formas, return–on-investment analysis, financial ratios, capital budgeting, debt service and borrowing, depreciation, and cost allocation and cost accounting. Students will develop portions of a business/financial plan using these techniques and will analyze the viability of their business/financial plan using accepted financial management tools.

Prerequisite: PSY1001 with a C or better In Human Growth and Development, students will learn the normal developmental stages of the human life cycle. The stages of human development will be examined within the context of the biological, psychological, sociological, intellectual and emotional processes. Relevant cross-cultural comparisons are used to illustrate the unity and diversity of human life.

Prerequisites: Ahs1001, Bio1020, Bio1021 (at The Discretion Of The Faculty, Students Who Have Taken Bio1011 And Bio1013 Can Be Given Credit For Bio1020 And Bio1021), Eng1001 This Course Explores The Societal Context Of Health, Illness And The Health Care System In American Society. We Examine Determinants And Measurement Of Health And Disease And Develop An Understanding Of Epidemiology And Public Health.

Prerequisites: Ahs1001, Ec2071, Eco2072, Eng1001 This Course Is An Introduction To The Healthcare Delivery System. It Provides An Overview Of The Various Forces And Elements That Shape The Way Healthcare Is Delivered And Received In The United States

Prerequisites: Hcm2001, Hcm2002 This Course Reviews The Major Issues And Trends Impacting The Delivery Of Healthcare In The United States Including: Those Issues Currently Affecting The Cost, Quality And Safety Of Healthcare Services; State And National Legislative Initiatives And The Future Configuration Of The Healthcare Industry.

Prerequisites: Core Curriculum, HCM2003 This course covers the structure and function of the health organizations, professions, and delivery systems across the continuum of care including community and teaching hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, public health clinics and private medical practice.

Prerequisites: Core Curriculum, HCM2003 This course examines the application of both micro and macro economic principles to the healthcare industry.

Prerequisite: MGT2037 This course advances the concepts learned in the Principles of Management. In addition, behavioral concepts are applied to motivation, leadership, work groups, and communication.

Prerequisites: Mgt3002 Or Crj4010 This Course Represents A Realistic Study Of The Principles And Practices Of Personnel Management, Major Factors In Personnel Problems And Labor Relations, And The Organization Of Personnel Work. Attention Is Also Given To The Task Of Procuring, Developing, Maintaining, And Using An Effective Team.

Prerequisites: Hcm 3001, Hcm3002, Phi2301 This Course Examines Health Law And Ethics From An Administrative Perspective. Students Learn To Integrate Ethical And Legal Aspects Into Administrative Decision-making.

Prerequisites: Hcm3001, Hcm3002 This Course Covers The Unique Structure And Process Of Financial Management In Healthcare Organizations. Students Learn To Examine And Understand Statements Of Profit And Loss, Balance Sheets And Cash Flow Statements In Order To Make Administrative Decisions Regarding Operations And Resource Allocation. The Unique Healthcare Reimbursement System Is Given Special Attention.

Prerequisites: Hcm3001, Hcm3002 This Course Will Examine The Role And Function Of Marketing And Strategy Development In Healthcare Organizations. Marketing Concepts Including Market Research, Segmentation, Branding And Advertising Are Reviewed. Strategy Development Includes The Role Of Vision And Mission, Internal And External Assessment, Developing Strategic Initiatives, Tactical Planning And Strategic Execution.

Prerequisites: Hcm3001, Hcm3002 This Course Examines The Design, Operation, Application And Future Of Health Information Management Systems.

Prerequisites: Bus2023, Mgt2037 This Course Will Help Students To Develop Leadership Through Improved Communication. Focus Will Be On Those Types Of Communication Encountered In Management Functions: Creating Documents, Presentations, Leadership, Managing Meetings, Building Teams, Internal And External Organizational Communication And Professional Career Preparation.

Prerequisites: Hcm 3004, Hcm3005, Hcm3006, Hcm3008 In This Course, We Examine Various Risk Factors And Methods Of Managing Risk In Healthcare Organizations.

Prerequisites: Hcm3004, Hcm3005, Hcm3006 In This Course, We Examine Various Research Methods That Are Used To Gather Data, Evaluate Needs And Develop Strategies And Programs. Students Learn To Be Discriminating Users Of Healthcare Research Studies In Managerial Decision- Making.

Prerequisites: Hcm3004, Hcm3005, Hcm3006, Hcm3008, Bus3041 This Course Is Designed To Prepare Students With Leadership Fundamentals In Healthcare Organizations. This Includes Content In Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Ongoing Professional Development, And Strategic Management. This Course Is Normally Taught In Conjunction With Hcm4008 Leadership In Healthcare Organizations– Internship.

Prerequisites: HCM4007 (or Co-requisite) This course is a faculty supervised and evaluated field experience in health services management. This is an applied field course with a major research paper as an end product.

Prerequisites: Hcm3004, Hcm3005, Hcm3006 This Is One Of Two Capstone Courses Which Provide Students With The Opportunity To Integrate The Skills And Knowledge Learned In The Liberal Arts Foundation With Their Learned Conceptual And Technical Competencies, Through Case Studies.

Prerequisites: Hcm3004, Hcm3005, Hcm3006 This Is The Second Capstone Course. Students Have The Opportunity To Integrate The Knowledge And Skills Learned Through The Courses In Leadership, Marketing And Strategy, Managerial Communication And Research Methods, Through Case Studies On Strategic Management.

Prerequisites: None As an introduction to accounting, ACC1001 introduces the student to the basic structures, principles, and practices involved in understanding and completing the accounting cycle. Each individual step of the accounting cycle, from analyzing source documents to the final preparation of financial statements, is covered with an emphasis on accounting for a sole proprietorship service business. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: ACC1001 with grade of C or better This course is a continuation of Accounting I and introduces the student to a more detailed analysis of the components and preparation of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings, and Statement of Cash Flows for a corporate entity. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None This course is for students to obtain basic knowledge and skills needed in using office application software and Internet features. A broad range of software used in an office, such as, word processing, spreadsheet, database, slide presentation, email, and Internet research will be introduced. It is not intended for IT majors. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: ACC1001 This course exposes the student to a wide range of important issues in managerial and personal finance, including such topics as the role of finance in organizations, principles of financial analysis, forecasting and working capital management, and the basics of analysis and evaluation of investments such as stocks, mutual funds and bonds

Prerequisites: None The latest major approaches and techniques of management are studied, including planning, systems management, new organizational concepts, computer influence, controlling, and quantitative measurement. 4 quarter hours

The overall objective of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science is to provide a firm foundation for entry-level employment in a range of positions in the health care industry at facilities such as health practitioners’ offices, hospitals, home healthcare services, outpatient care services, outpatient care services, nursing care facilities, health insurance companies, and state and government healthcare programs. It also prepares students for graduate study, and equips graduates with skill appropriate for lifelong learning.

Approved Social Science ElectiveMicroeconomics is the study of the internal forces in the market place. Students will develop an understanding of the forces that control the economy, and the effect of changes in those forces. Specific topics include the free enterprise system, capitalism, wage and price theory, law of supply and demand, and government regulation of business. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: None The study of macroeconomics includes the basic aspects of economic analysis of the business world. Students will develop an understanding of the monetary system, recession, inflation, and the main cycles of business activity. 4 quarter hours

Intermediate Algebra is a continuation of MAT0099 exploring the arithmetic of polynomials, factoring, systems of linear equations, solving quadratic equations, and applying algebra techniques to problem solving and applications.

Prerequisite: Mat0099 Or Exemption Thereof. Co Or Prerequisite: Eng1001 College Math Is A Survey Course Emphasizing Inductive And Deductive Reasoning, Concepts From Set Theory, Applications Of Venn Diagrams, Elements Of Formal Logic, Common Formulas And Relationships From Geometry, And An Introduction To Probability And Statistics. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisite: Mat1001 Or Mat1002 Statistics Introduces The Student To The Terminology And Techniques Of Statistics Including Levels Of Measurement, Measures Of Central Tendency And Variance, Random Variables, Linear Correlation And Regression, Normal Probability Distributions, Sampling Distributions, The Central Limit Theorem, And Hypothesis Testing.4 Quarter Hours.

Prerequisites: Mat0099 Co Or Prerequisite: Eng1001 This Is The First Of A Two-course Sequence In Biology. This Course Introduces Biology, Scientific Methods, Biological Chemistry, And Energy For Life. This Course Also Exposes Students To The Organization Of Humans And Plants, Basic Genetics, And Evolutionary Concepts. In Addition, The Student Will Complete Writing Assignments That Serve To Introduce Scientific Literature. 4 Quarter Hours

Prerequisite: Bio1020 With A Grade Of C Or Better Co Or Pre Requisite: Eng1001 Biology Ii Is The Second Course In A Twocourse Sequence In Biology. This Course Continues The Study Of Human Biology With The Role Of Endocrine And Nervous Systems In Homeostatic Regulation. Other Topics Covered Are Human Reproduction, Development, Evolution, And Advanced Genetics. Ecological Concepts Are Also Discussed. The Student Will Complete Writing Assignments That Serve To Increase Knowledge Of The Scientific Literature. 4 Quarter Hour.

Prerequisites:ENG0099 or exemption thereof. In this course students develop their writing skills through the reading and construction of expository essays. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisite: ENG1001 In this course students write analytical and critical essays about plays, short stories, and poetry. Emphasis is placed on literal and figurative interpretations, structural analysis, and variations in thematic approach. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. 4 quarter hours

Focusing on the construction of effective written argument, this course refines composition techniques, develops abstract thought processes, and promotes critical thinking. A library paper is included. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course.

Organized thematically, this course explores global viewpoints expressed in novels, plays, short fiction, and poetry. A library paper and a number of shorter critical essays are included.

This course introduces students to philosophical thinking. Students will confront fundamental questions of self and identity, of freedom and determinism, of belief and truth, and of ethics and morality. Critical thinking activities will challenge students to incorporate philosophy into their daily lives by applying the questions of philosophy to themselves and their world.

This course is designed to prepare the student to develop and improve the ability to communicate. Self-expression, preparation of effective speeches, and development of speaking and listening skills will be emphasized. 4 quarter hours

In this course a study is made of human behavior with special reference to perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, and individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality. Emphasis is placed on the scientific nature of psychological investigations. Research methods are analyzed, and results are related to daily life and everyday problems.

This course serves as an introduction to the study of human social development, its organizations, and its institutions. It teaches the student to look at our society and others from a sociological perspective. Specific areas covered are group dynamics, social deviance, gender equality, racial and ethnic relations, the family, religion, and education

Designed to help entering students develop a more effective approach to college success, this course emphasizes positive self-evaluation, goal setting and motivation; practical skills of successful students; effective use of the library and the many sources of information available; and the concepts and tools of critical thinking, and their applications. 4 quarter hours

Prerequisites: ACC1002 with grade of C or better This course is a continuation of Accounting I and II. The student learns to apply the knowledge gained in Accounting I and II to specialized areas of accounting such as financial statement analysis, cost accounting, and managerial accounting. 4 quarter hours

Analyzes key contemporary issues in healthcare policy. Includes design and structure of the U.S. healthcare system, policy initiatives and the roles of government, the private sector, consumers and advocacy groups in setting policy agenda.

Addresses issues related to the management of information for healthcare practitioners and consumers. Provides insight and experience, and applications of information technology that improve the quality of healthcare communication and delivery, and facilitates healthcare research.

Analyzes healthcare business entities and the regulations with which they must comply. Discusses individual right to access, and malpractice and its defense. Examines legal perspectives to starting a new healthcare business venture, and information necessary before entering into a joint healthcare venture.

Discusses and applies the concepts of healthcare planning and marketing to healthcare delivery, assessment of community needs and resource planning in both ambulatory and clinical settings. Includes health services planning and trends, demand for and use of health services, research methods and sources of marketing and planning data.

Examines necessary tools required to plan and run a successful business venture. Requires integration of concepts, methods and models from accounting, economics and marketing in forming a business plan for a product or service in a case study. First course in a two-course sequence.

Builds On Bus 5601. Examines And Uses Concepts, Methods And Models From The Functional Business Areas Of Statistics, Finance, Management And Law. Requires Students To Integrate Each Component Into A Complete Business Plan. Prerequisites: Bus 5601.

Provides an understanding of the microeconomic forces that influence firm decision-making. Includes competitive markets and market failure, benefit-cost analysis, demand estimation and forecasting, decision-making under risk and uncertainty, production and cost estimation, and market structure analysis.

Focuses on internal reporting to managers for use in planning and control, in making nonroutine decisions and in formulating major plans and policies. Covers cost-volume-profit relationships, flexible budgets and standards, job order and process cost, and cost allocation and accumulation.

Studies the concepts and tools of corporate financial management and financial planning, including capital budgeting, capital structure and net working capital. Considers the importance of ethics in financial decision-making.

Presents existing research, theories and models explaining how individual and group behavior and processes shape the internal dynamics of organizations. Provides the foundation to understand contemporary debates concerning alternative organizational designs and management practices.

Examines the tools and techniques of managing marketing activities as well as an analysis of the marketing process. Emphasizes decision-making, the refinement of skills needed to recognize and solve marketing problems, and effective communication of recommendations. Uses case analysis extensively.

In-depth analysis of industries and competitors, and how to build and defend competitive advantages in forming a successful competitive strategy. Case analysis and management simulation convey the multifunctional nature of decision making at the top management level. Augmented by live-case analyses. Must be taken in the final semester prior to graduation.

Analyzes key contemporary issues in healthcare policy. Includes design and structure of the U.S. healthcare system, policy initiatives and the roles of government, the private sector, consumers and advocacy groups in setting policy agenda.

Addresses issues related to the management of information for healthcare practitioners and consumers. Provides insight and experience, and applications of information technology that improve the quality of healthcare communication and delivery, and facilitates healthcare research.

Analyzes healthcare business entities and the regulations with which they must comply. Discusses individual right to access, and malpractice and its defense. Examines legal perspectives to starting a new healthcare business venture, and information necessary before entering into a joint healthcare venture.

Discusses and applies the concepts of healthcare planning and marketing to healthcare delivery, assessment of community needs and resource planning in both ambulatory and clinical settings. Includes health services planning and trends, demand for and use of health services, research methods and sources of marketing and planning data.

The course covers microeconomic topics, macroeconomic topics, and international economics topics. Microeconomic topics include the nature and method of economics, supply and demand, utility, and supply and demand elasticities. Macroeconomic topics include the measurement of national output, factors that impact output, other means of measuring national wealth and economic well-being, unemployment, inflation, GDP accounting, and business cycles. While the focus of this course is primarily on the U.S. economy, some comparative economic analysis will be covered. In addition, select topics related to international trade and finance are introduced.

This Course Is An Introduction To The Accounting Cycle And The Construction Of Financial Statements. Students Explore The Fundamental Principles And Practices Of Financial Accounting As Outlined By Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (gaap); The Steps In The Accounting Cycle From Journalizing Transactions Through The Preparation Of Financial Statements; And The Use And Interpretation Of The Balance Sheet, Income Statement, And Statement Of Cash Flows. Prerequisite: Mat 134 Or Equivalent College Algebra Course.

This course surveys the marketing mix and marketing concept; markets and buyer behavior; product, service, and relationship marketing for global competition; creating and keeping customers in an e-commerce world; branding and positioning; distribution strategies, integrated marketing communications, and pricing strategies.

This course is a comprehensive study of the legal and ethical issues of concern to business, including those areas of the U.S. legal system that are most relevant to business, such as the law of torts, strict liability, intellectual property, and contract law. It explores the role of ethics and values in business decision making, and approaches these subjects from the perspective of the stakeholders as opposed to an economic interpretation of the firm and its responsibilities.

This Course Is An Introduction To The Use Of Managerial Accounting Data In The Decision-making Process. Topics Include The Use Of Cost-volume-profit (cvp) Analysis And Relevant Costs In Decision Making, Using Budgets And The Balanced Scorecard To Evaluate Performance, Methods For Setting Prices Of Products And Services, And Analyzing Capital Investment Opportunities. Prerequisite: Acc 250.

Drawing upon real-world management situations, this course is a study of individual and group behavior in organizations through detailed coverage of the functions of management, individual differences/diversity, leadership, motivation, decision making, organizational design, and organizational change and development. Emphasis is placed on how an understanding of organizational behavior leads to effective management practice. Also PSC 420.

This course is an introduction to the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics in business. Topics include probability, probability distributions, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Prerequisite: MAT 134 or equivalent college algebra course.

This Course Is A General Survey Of Financial Institutions, The Federal Reserve System, The Qualities Of A Sound Monetary System, The Theory And Value Of Money, Deposit Insurance, And Foreign Exchange. Prerequisites: Ecn 220, Acc 250, And Mat 134 Or Equivalent College Algebra Course.

This Course Focuses On Microeconomic Principles And Techniques Of Analysis From The Perspective Of The Firm And The Study Of The National Economy. Topics Include The Costs Of Production, Market Structures, Profit Maximization, Regulation And Deregulation Of Business, Labor Markets, Gdp And Measures Of Economic Wellbeing, National Income Accounting, The Effects Of Business Cycles, An Overview Of Fiscal, Monetary And Supply Side Policies, And Role Of Money, Banks, And The Federal Reserve System In The United States. Prerequisite: Ecn 220.

This Course Is A Study Of The Finance Function Within The Modern Corporation. Topics Covered Include Financial Analysis And Planning, The Valuation Of Financial Assets, Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure, And Working Capital Management. Prerequisites: Acc 350 And Fin 350.

This Course Provides A Detailed Analysis And Interpretation Of A Firm’s Three Principal Financial Statements And Their Uses From A Managerial Perspective. Prerequisites: Acc 350 And Fin 350.

This course provides an introduction to designing, planning, operating, and controlling production systems. Emphasis is on managerial concepts and strategies relating to the management of operations in both manufacturing and service environments. Quantitative and qualitative methods and tools are introduced and applied. Prerequisite: BUS 352.

This course provides a manager’s view of applying the marketing mix in today’s and tomorrow’s business worlds, using various approaches and tools for analyzing marketing opportunities, integrating traditional and new techniques in promotion and pricing, managing the marketing concept, developing marketing plans, and controlling marketing activities. Prerequisite: MKT 245.

This Is A Capstone Course In Business And Management That Includes The Gradual Development Of A Comprehensive And Integrative Business Plan. This Course Is Designed To Assist Students In Their Development As Managers, Servant Leaders, And Successful Strategic Thinkers. Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Global Perspectives, Law, And Political Issues Are Covered During This Course. It Is A Writing-intensive Course That Will Help Students Develop Competencies Such As Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Leadership, And Global Awareness. Prerequisites: Fin 350, Mgt 420, Mkt 245, And Senior Status

StudeStudents will learn about the components of the U.S. healthcare system, including the federal government’s role in healthcare, health industry management, cost and quality issues, managed care, reimbursement mechanisms, legal and regulatory issues, profit vs. non-profit care, the role of technology and technology assessment, and the U.S. system compared to international healthcare systems.

Students will learn about the challenges of managing information as a strategic resource within healthcare organizations.

Students gain a systematic overview of the financial operations of common healthcare organizations, both public and private sector, and gain understanding of various financial components enabling health services to be delivered.

Students learn the impact of law and ethics on the management of healthcare in the provider setting. They will also examine around the legal barriers to IT-driven process improvements such as exposure to malpractice and the limits on sharing information across institutions.

Students will learn about health care organization measurements, assessments, and improvement related to the quality of health care services.

Students will learn about computerized clinical information systems and the computer-based patient. They will explore health information systems within the context of the work environment and associated business processes.

Students will use this course to review professional and practical skills gained through formal coursework and action-learning and apply them in an independent project in a healthcare setting of their choice

Taught through a required residency experience, this course provides the basis of both the philosophy and the professional development perspective used in all subsequent management courses. Students will complete a thorough, multi-dimensional self-assessment that culminates in a personal learning road map to guide their journey through the entire graduate program.

This course is designed to introduce the student to accounting concepts, analyses and practices within the broader context of performance measurement systems, such as the organizational scorecard, that facilitate business decisions in the workplace. Students will develop the ability to use practical managerial accounting methodologies to make more effective business decisions with greater accuracy, and to apply an accounting framework as one of many tools for measuring organizational performance, and to the relationship among costs, cost drivers and profits.

This course is designed to introduce a systematic process for planning, organizing and controlling projects based on a practical methodology for completing projects more quickly with fewer problems.

IT professionals must understand the issues in managing database systems. Corporate information is intellectual capital and it must be safely and efficiently managed in order to leverage corporate advantage. This course covers the concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing corporate data resources. Techniques for managing the design and development of large database systems, including logical data models, concurrent processing, data distribution, database administration, data warehousing and data mining, will be closely examined. The special role of data management in e-business will be addressed.

This course addresses the complexity and changing nature of business environments that challenge organizations and their members to become adaptive and innovative; it is also an introduction to a variety of leadership models and the emerging role of all managers as agents of change. Students will develop the knowledge and skills for harnessing, navigating, and leading change in their respective organizations, and they will reflect on their experiences as a leader and assess who they are as a leader based on the models presented and used in the course. MGT 515 Strategic Human Resource Management 3 credits Students will gain a strategic perspective of Human Resource Management including linkages between business strategy and the human resource deliverables needed for an organization to achieve its vision. We discuss responsibilities that HR staff and line supervisors share in selecting, motivating, and developing people. We describe critical HR competencies and the various HR roles of supervisors and HR practitioners. We describe the tensions between the traditional administrative role and the strategic partner role. Upon completion of this course students will be proficient in translating business objectives into HR strategies - to achieve competitive advantage and/or organizational effectiveness through people. 9

Students will gain a strategic perspective of Human Resource Management including linkages between business strategy and the human resource deliverables needed for an organization to achieve its vision. We discuss responsibilities that HR staff and line supervisors share in selecting, motivating, and developing people. We describe critical HR competencies and the various HR roles of supervisors and HR practitioners. We describe the tensions between the traditional administrative role and the strategic partner role. Upon completion of this course students will be proficient in translating business objectives into HR strategies - to achieve competitive advantage and/or organizational effectiveness through people.

Graduate-Level Healthcare Management Domain The graduate level healthcare management domain engages students in real world project based management issues that are both manageable and integrated enabling students to apply theoretical principles to the challenges of the dynamic and ever-changing healthcare industry. Students demonstrate mastery in: healthcare environment, international healthcare trends,community health, healthcare economics and finance, healthcare operations management, healthcare values, policy and law. Accreditation Audit (AFT2) Performance assessment

The graduate level healthcare management domain engages students in real world project based management issues that are both manageable and integrated enabling students to apply theoretical principles to the challenges of the dynamic and ever-changing healthcare industry. Students demonstrate mastery in: healthcare environment, international healthcare trends,community health, healthcare economics and finance, healthcare operations management, healthcare values, policy and law. Service Line Development (AMT2) Performance assessment

Capstone Project The Capstone Project Is The Culmination Of The Student’s Wgu Degree Program. It Requires The Demonstration Of Competencies Through Team Play In A Business Simulation, Analysis Of The Results And The Application Of Culminating Knowledge To A Real Business Problem. Mba Capstone (art2) Performance Assessment

Leadership (JAT2) Performance assessment

E-Business (JBT2) Performance assessment

Human Resources (JDT2) Performance assessment

Financial Analysis (JET2) Performance assessment

The graduate level business engages students in an integrative, project-based approach to developing managerial competence through direct application of concepts in complex, problemsolving scenarios. Students demonstrate mastery in the following subject matter: leadership and organizational management, innovation, financial analysis, and products and customer relationship management. Organizational Management (JFT2) Performance assessment

Decision Analysis (JGT2) Performance assessment

Risk Management (JIT2) Performance assessment

Social Responsibility (JJT2) Performance assessment

This course focuses on marketing planning and emphasizes the analysis of customer needs as well as company and competitor capabilities. This analysis forms the basis of a sound marketing strategy that provides value to customers in a way superior to competitors. We will discuss how to deliver this strategy through the development of an integrated marketing program covering product offerings, pricing, promotion, and distribution

This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of businesses and business managers in society. Examines both current and historical legal, social, ethical, cultural, technological, and economic forces that affect businesses and the various policies, strategies, and tactics that businesses utilize to respond to these forces. Emphasis is on what managers and corporations do, or should do, as they face many complex issues including legal and ethical decisions in the workplace and the marketplace, dealing with and shaping government regulations and public opinion, and effectively responding to particular environmental and technological challenges as well as the pressures of special interest groups.

This course focuses on the acquisition, measurement, and management of firm resources. Business managers make strategic decisions about the acquisition and use of a variety of firm resources. This enables students to understand and utilize critical information in corporate financial reports to improve business decision making. In addition, this offers students the opportunity to learn the contemporary methods of financial reporting and analysis used by internal decision makers and external capital providers.

This course trains managers to understand the competitive implications of global economic policies, the business effects of technological change, and the commercial imperatives of alternative political systems at a macro level. At a micro level, it creates a framework for industry analysis in a global setting that combines economic analysis, competitive analysis, and business decision making skills.

This course provides students with the basic information analysis skills and tools needed to manage effectively in today's information-intensive business climate. Students are exposed to analytical problems from different areas of business as well as quantitative analytic concepts and techniques. The course objectives are to improve the information analysis skills of the students, to provide students with a working knowledge of important statistical tools, to help students become more critical evaluators of studies and reports involving statistical and quantitative methods, and to improve skills in communicating the results of analyses. This offers students the opportunity to evaluate, analyze, and interpret data and present findings and conclusions that will be useful for managerial decision making through business applications and analytical software

This course focuses on decision making by an operations manager. The operations manager's key job function is to provide the quality products and services desired by customers, on time and at a competitive cost. This course helps the operations manager to perform this function in both the manufacturing and service sectors of the economy. In addition, this course explores operations management concepts, techniques, and models. These include the optimum allocation and efficient utilization of manpower, materials, equipment, and technology at strategic and tactical levels in the organization. Topics include process analysis, capacity planning, materials management, resource allocation, quality management, and scheduling.

nformation has become a key resource in doing business. Managers must understand that high-quality information adds value to existing products and services, enhances the creation of new products, changes the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, and affects relationships with customers, suppliers, and competitors. This course focuses on issues of the strategic uses of information technology for competitive advantage, support of business processes, information and control, digital business, integration of business with technology, organizational communication, and data management.

This course focuses on the international business environment and examines the influence of such areas as the international economy and trade issues, legal and political context differences, governmental actions, cultural and ethical system differences, exchange rates and international currency markets, international institutions like the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund, and regional agreements like the European Union, NAFTA, and Mercosur on global decision making. In addition, this course analyzes why firms internationalize their operations, how they can internationalize, and key areas such as international manufacturing, marketing, human resource management, and strategy

This course examines today's evolving environment in which effective utilization of human resources is a source of competitive advantage. To maximize the contribution of organizational members, managers must be able to understand, diagnose, and influence workplace behavior in the context of change. Topics include management of cross-functional teams and boundary-less organizations. Emphasis is on the role of corporate culture and distributed leadership.

This course focuses on strategy development and implementation for a line of business and for the corporation as a whole by adopting a top management perspective. Beginning with developing a mission statement and goals for the firm, the focus is on environmental scanning. This incorporates economic, technological, sociopolitical, and legal trends in conducting industry analysis, thus assessing opportunities, threats, and the firm's capabilities before formulating a strategy that represents a fit between the environment and the firm. Students also discuss how to develop a competitive advantage and assess competitive positioning, and study how organizational structure and systems contribute to implementing strategy. In addition, this course stresses the role of leadership and motivation before moving on to feedback mechanisms to assess success in strategy implementation, leading to revision of strategic plans as needed

This course explores the challenges and processes for harnessing technological innovation for new-business development. In addition, this course integrates technology strategy, innovation in marketing, product development, and organization design for the purpose of enterprise growth. Through readings, cases, and exercises, students study how firms from different industries gain competitive advantage through distinctive products and services, and leverage their technologies and skills into emerging markets and focus on processes for conceiving, financing, and organizing new ventures.

This course develops the tools and techniques of financial analysis and valuation to support financial decision making. Future managers are presented with actual business problems to learn to apply the tools of financial analysis to strategic decisions faced by the firm, such as capital budgeting, capital structure, use of derivatives, and currency exposure management. Highlights the role of financial management as a source of value creation in a competitive environment characterized by rapid technological, personal, and market changes.

This course implements financial management and economic principles to analyze real-world health-care issues. Emphasizes and encourages problem solving and creative thinking through the use of texts, cases, and models of the health-care industry. Students are exposed to financial, managerial, and risk management strategies unique to the health-care industry.

This course examines the evolution of the U.S. healthcare delivery system from early forms of organized institutional care through the current dynamic and increasingly integrated and managed care systems. Students are introduced to the interactions of regulatory, economic, political, and social aspects of the healthcare system. This course compares current policies and proposals for health reform. Students are asked to analyze the impact and consequences of actions in one era on the structure and function of healthcare practice in later years and to project these trends into the future.

Introduces the history and current status of information systems in healthcare: information architectures, administrative and clinical applications, evidence-based medicine, information retrieval, decision support systems, security and confidentiality, bioinformatics, information system cycles, the electronic health record, key health information systems and standards, and medical devices.

This course examines how healthcare organizations manage their resources in the competitive environment to meet the goals of their many stakeholders. This applies three essential elements of strategic decision making - environmental analysis, strategic formulation, and strategy implementation - to the healthcare industry.

Students will develop an understanding of selected legal issues involved in human resource management. Legal issues to be addressed include: labor relations, employee rights, sexual harassment, diversity, and compensation and benefits law. The primary orientation of the course will be to enable learners to recognize the spirit and purpose of the legal framework of enterprise so that learners can embrace compatible strategies and avoid cutting corners in the short-run, which can ultimately result in major disasters.Prerequisite: Introduction to Human Resource Management

This course provides an overview of the United States healthcare system. The history of the evolution of health care will be explored, along with the role of local, state, and federal government in healthcare delivery. An introduction to a variety of provider models and service delivery systems found in both private and public healthcare facilities will be covered, including different types of healthcare facilities. The influence of reimbursement methodologies and finance on healthcare delivery will be explored. Prerequisite: none

A study of the United States legal system and court process with emphasis on legal and ethical issues within the health care environment. Fraud and abuse, patient privacy and confidentiality, and professional practice law and ethics will be covered. The course will include a project that is specific to the student’s program of study. Prerequisite: none

This course is an introduction to marketing concepts and how they are applied in the healthcare industry. Topics include consumer buying behavior, business-to-business markets,market research techniques, pricing concepts,marketing channels, and promotional strategies and techniques. Prerequisite: none

This is a basic medical vocabulary-building course. An emphasis will be placed on the most common medical terms based on prefixes and suffixes, Latin and Greek origins, and anatomic roots denoting body structures. All body systems will be covered with a focus on word parts, terms built from word parts, abbreviations, and basic disease and surgical terms. Students will be expected to focus on spelling and pronunciation. Prerequisite: none

Students will learn research and report writing for academic settings. Topics will include qualitative and quantitative research methodology, literature reviews, information literacy, and academic report writing. Prerequisite: English Composition or Professional Communication

This seminar course examines diversity from a personal, group, organizational, national, and global perspective. Students will explore stereotypes of individuals within organizations,and they will study how these stereotypes affect people within the workplace. Students will also examine issues in conducting business and managing people within a global setting.

This seminar course examines current issues within the management field. This course is highly interactive in that both students and faculty are actively engaged in researching, presenting, and discussing course materials. In addition to gaining in-depth exposure to a current key topic in the field, students learn to become active and effective members of a professional learning community. Prerequisite: Principles of Management

This course provides an exploration of the administrative principles and practices within healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on organization, structure, and operation of healthcare facilities. Management principles will be applied to case studies of healthcare industry scenarios. Prerequisite: US Healthcare Systems

This course examines methods for assuring quality in health care and the statistical applications of measuring outcomes. There will be an emphasis on performance improvement and the relationship between healthcare quality, organizational performance, and the role of governing and accrediting bodies in healthcare organizations.Common methods and trends in quality improvement will be explored. Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Administration

This course is an exploration of the many entities that regulate healthcare delivery, from local, state, and federal government to the accreditation agencies of healthcare organizations. Issues and methods for compliance with the many laws and regulations are examined. The course provides an overview of the impact of regulatory agencies on the operation of healthcare facilities. Corporate ethics and responsibilities and the operation of health care as a business is explored.Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Administration

Students will discuss and apply the common terms, formulae, and computations used in healthcare statistics through effective data collection, interpretation of information, and the display of data. Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Administration

This course provides a study of current healthcare policy issues affecting the U.S. healthcare system and the politics that drive policy and planning of healthcare delivery. The influence of participants outside the healthcare industry and the various levels of government involved in policymaking will be examined. Economic theory, trends, and the future of health care will be explored. Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Administration

This course focuses on the use of health care management information systems in clinical and non-clinical applications, including pathology,radiology, physiology, and financial management.Prerequisite: Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts

In this course students examine the operations function of managing people, information technology, materials, and facilities in the healthcare industry. Prerequisite: Principles of Management

This course examines ethical theories and the principles of bioethics. Students will analyze these theories and principles and apply them to ethical problems in the health-care field. Prerequisite: Medical Law and Ethics

This course examines the patterns and causes of disease in populations, how diseases are documented, and how to analyze the data to understand disease causes. Prerequisite: none

In this course, students will compare and contrast foreign healthcare services and systems, focusing on cultural, geographic, environmental, economic and political factors. Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Administration

This online course is designed to allow students to integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the Healthcare Management BS program. Through case analysis, class discussion, and a research project, students will synthesize and demonstrate their understanding of core healthcare-management concepts via completion of a Capstone project approved by the instructor. Students have the opportunity to participate in an optional internship/externship project. Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the Healthcare Management BS Degree program and in their last or second-to-last quarter

A survey of the contribution of religion to American culture, including the differences between rural and urban society, the development of religious freedom and the rise of a “secular religion.” Examines the emergence of new forms of belief and practice and the variety of religious issues confronting American society today. Prerequisite: none

This advanced writing course is intended to help students further develop and refine their writing, researching, and analytical skills, through the application of these skills to various rhetorical situations. To achieve these goals, students will be expected to develop their ability to present their views in an organized, unified, and coherent manner to diverse audiences. Prerequisite: English Composition

This course defines accounting objectives and their relation to business. The student will be taught the fundamental principles of bookkeeping. The trial balance, working papers, financial statements, and completing an accounting cycle are introduced. The course will emphasize valuing assets, including property, plant and equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable, and will address the classification of accounts, notes, payroll liabilities, and monthly adjustments. Prerequisite: none

This course is a further continuation of Financial Accounting I and will stress financial statement analysis for partnerships and corporations. It will also emphasize corporate accounting, corporate issuing and investing in debt and equity securities, financial and cash-flow analysis, and decisionmaking. The course will include manufacturing accounting methods used for budgeting and forecasting. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting I

This course is a study of the characteristics and functions of business in a free enterprise environment and how business impacts the economy in which we live. Characteristics studied may include opportunities, organizations, management, marketing, analysis and any other activities related to general ownership and operation. Prerequisite: none

This course is an introduction to the management and leadership of an organization’s human resource. It explores the importance of establishing or administrating the goals, policies, and procedures of the organization. Topics discussed include: communication, employee benefits, interview techniques, motivation, safety, hiring, discipline, and employment guide lines.

This course is a study of financial institutions, investment techniques, and financial management. Students will examine acquisition of funds, cash flow, financial analysis, capital budgeting, working capital requirements, and capital structure. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting I

This course serves as an introduction to the marketing concept, integrating seven key marketing perspectives. Topics include consumer buying behavior, business-to-business markets and organizational buying behavior, market research techniques, fundamental pricing concepts, marketing channels and logistics, integrated marketing communications, and marketing’s role in electronic commerce. Prerequisite: none

This course teaches communication theory and skills for developing professional documents and oral presentations for audiences in diverse communities and disciplines. To equip students to communicate effectively, this course emphasizes thinking and writing within global contexts, in collaborative situations, and in various electronic environments. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Foundations of English II or placement determined by STEP assessment score.

A survey of the study of human and animal behavior with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary psychological investigation. Topics may include the biology of behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, life-span development of behavior, personality, abnormal behavior and its therapies, social behavior and individual differences.

The front office management of a health care facility is examined in this course. Students will learn the theory of fee-for-service, insurance, and coding procedures for various insurance and HMO applications. Students will know patient management, appoin tme n t management, and telephone procedures.

This course presents a comprehensive look at medical insurance billing requirements and skills necessary to successfully file claims and effect collection of payment for medical services given.

The operation and management of the software used to run the modern medical office facility will be utilized in this course.

This course presents the skills necessary to manage medical insurance on the computer with specially designed software programs.

The theory and technique of electrocardiograms (ECG), hematology, chemistry, lab values and various other lab procedures are discussed and performed in this course.

This course is a review of the administrative office procedures, such as patient charting, billing, insurance plan types, letter writing, patient scheduling, patient relations, answering phones, medical abbreviations, and taking messages. Preparation for the RMA exam is also emphasized in this course. Students will work in small groups to simulate actual on-the-job performance. A skill evaluation and over-all competency exam will be given as part of this course.

The review of theory and techniques of venipuncture, hematology, and various other lab procedures are discussed and performed in this class. An introduction to radiology is provided.

This course will focus on professional development and preparing for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam. The course includes the review and application of clinical skills and concepts such as medical terminology, body systems, injections, vital signs, venipuncture, and the use of surgical instruments. Students will participate in discussion of customer service, human relations and professional behavior applications throughout this course.

This course teaches pharmacology, administration of medication, and the skills of patient preparation and assessment for various clinical procedures. Sites and techniques of injections, and various other clinical procedures as well as health and nutritional concepts are included in this course.

This course teaches the skills required for various clinical procedures. Basic equipment set-ups, step-by-step procedures, venipuncture techniques and specimen collection are included in this course.

This course provides an introduction to computer concept with Word and Excel processing through hands-on operation. Topics include information on basic computer technology, file management, creation and execution of documents and spreadsheets and e-mail. Computer activities include Internet research and the creation of various documents and reports related to the medical field.

This course provides an overview of the basic principles of anatomy and physiology of various systems of the human body. Medical specialties, diseases, treatments and diagnostic testing pertaining to the various body systems along with the role and responsibilities of the medical assistant will be covered in this course. This course provides the opportunity to develop a medical vocabulary including medical abbreviations and symbols through the study of the principles of word construction and word analysis, with emphasis on spelling and pronunciation.

This course focuses on the role of the health care professional in real life situations relating to a variety of patients. The interactive skills necessary for dealing with individual differences, personalities and socioeconomic factors are emphasized. The course includes an overview of legal and ethical problems within the health care professions. Conflict resolution is also covered in this course.

Students Will Apply Their Acquired Skills And Knowledge In Taking On The Responsibilities And Duties Of An Extern Trainee In A Practical Setting Under Direct Supervision Of The Physician, Pa, Np, Rn, Lvn, Or Office Manager. Maintaining Sjvc Expected Professionalism, Proper Policy And Protocol Along With Upholding The State And Federal Law At All Times Is Essential. The Teaching/learning Facility Will Provide Appropriate Supervision And Evaluation Of Student Performance Under The Direction Of Extern/clinical Coordinator. The Grade Earned In This Course Is Pass/fail. Passing This Course Is A Graduation Requirement.

This course provides an overview of the basic principles of anatomy and physiology of various systems of the human body. Medical specialties, diseases, treatments and diagnostic testing pertaining to the various body systems along with the role and responsibilities of the medical assistant will be covered in this course. This course provides the opportunity to develop a medical vocabulary including medical abbreviations and symbols through the study of the principles of word construction and word analysis, with emphasis on spelling and pronunciation.

This course focuses on the basic pre-clinical skills such as sterile techniques, OSHA regulations, and equipment operation and maintenance. Basic instrument identification, sanitation, disinfecting, sterilizing and autoclaving are covered in this course.

This course teaches CPR, First Aid, basic vital signs, and emergency procedures.

This course is designed to provide competency in intelligent interpretation and correct and effective expression of the English language. Oral and written examples of English will be reviewed for the organization of material, clarity and directness of style, and idiomatic correctness. A wide variety of poetry, prose, and expository types of literature will be explored. Experience in the preparation and format of a research paper is included.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals and terminology of algebra, including real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, use of formulas, algebraic expressions and polynomials, systems of equations, graphing and quadratic equation basics. Practice assignments, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests will be completed through MyMathLab.

This course presents an overview of the basic concepts of the natural sciences, emphasizing biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. These concepts are taught both as a technical foundation and from a historical perspective. The subject matter is integrated in lecture discussions covering the environment, ecology, and the relevance of natural science to human affairs. Subjects discussed include topical, social, scientific, and economic issues. Special projects and activities will be required.

This course provides an introduction to the ethical problems and issues in modern society. Students will discuss current events related to ethical issues and participate in group discussions.

This course covers the study of human behavior, moral development, and psychological theory as it applies to the individual, group and community. Behavioral disorders and treatment; social perceptions; emotions and motivation, social influence and group processes are topics included in this course.

This course includes a survey of social structure and theory, and their implications for individuals in a dynamic environment. Cultures, family, organizations, groups, ethnic and political influences and politics are topics covered.

In this course students will be expected to apply the theory and tools of micro- and macroeconomics and research to the formation of business decisions in the global environment.

Within the context of the multinational firm, this course examines the development of policy, financing options for international business, and the making of standard financial management decisions.

In this course, the student will explore decision making from a managerial viewpoint and examine the role of decision making in dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course requires students to understand, apply, and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they apply to business studies and analyses.

In this course, the student will explore decision making from a managerial viewpoint and examine the role of decision making in dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course requires students to understand, apply, and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they apply to business studies and analyses.

The development and implementation by the global enterprise of integrated business strategies and policies is the focus of this applied course. Course contents include the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the corporate resources, products, and assets. Advanced research is an integral component of this course.

This course focuses on the application of marketing concepts in a global organization. Students will examine international channel distribution as well as promotional, pricing, and product strategies.

This course examines the concepts and skills necessary to assume leadership positions by integrating the various business functions. Systems are discussed that consider valid assumptions of human behavior, inter-organizational perspectives, medical needs, education, communication, and resources.

This course examines the concepts and skills necessary to assume leadership positions by integrating the various business functions. Systems are discussed that consider valid assumptions of human behavior, inter-organizational perspectives, medical needs, education, communication, and resources.