Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
College:	Franklin University
Description:	With the rapid advancement of technology and the demand for quality care, the health care industry provides many demanding and fulfilling career options. Leaders in this industry must not only be innovative and up-to-date on current developments, but must also possess managerial and communication skills. As an online Health Care Management student at Franklin University, your courses will allow you to stay current with major trends in health care delivery and develop the expertise to determine which health care systems effectively meet patient needs. You will also apply financial information to decision-making and programmatic planning; apply organizational and management theory to a health care organization to improve its ability to provide services; and develop a strategic plan that maximizes benefits by improving the business position of a health care organization.

Accreditation:	North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (?)
Delivery Format:	Online. This program incorporates sophisticated multiple distance learning technologies (discussion boards, chat forums, e-mail) with traditional instruction such as text readings, lectures, quizzes, tests, discussions, and assignments. (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Credentialed (certified, licensed, registered or degreed) healthcare practitioners are eligible for this program, or students that have completed 24 semester hours of applied technology instruction in a specialized area in healthcare- must be approved

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
201 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
4209 students as of 6/7/2005

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment over three trimesters - Fall, Winter and Summer

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate = $244 - $305 (depending on the major); Graduate (MBA) = $402

Credit-earning Options:
Maximum credit awarded based on subject matter, prerequisites, level, lab requirements, and contact hours. Credits can also be earned via Portfolio Credit for Prior Learning; College Level Examination Program; Franklin University Proficiency Examination

Delivery Format: (?)
Online - chat room discussions, email, bulletin board postings, supplemental CD-ROMs, teleconference calls, and interaction with study groups. The majority of activities are asynchronous, although there is a small portion of synchronous activities.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—School of business and management

Technical Requirements:
Minimum: Pentium II; 800x600 resolution; 8MB Video RAM; 64MB memory; 4GB available hard drive; CD-ROM; Sound Card/Speakers; 56.6+ Modem/Connection; Microphone (rec); Printer; Internet Service Provider Account/e-mail; MS Win 98; Office 2000

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
The Online MBA program requires two residencies at Franklin's main campus in downtown Columbus, OH. Each residency is 2.5 days (Friday - Sunday).

Scholarships Offered:
The Franklin University Undergraduate Scholars Program (USA); External Scholarships

Loans Offered:
Federal Subsidized Loan Program; Federal Unsubsidized Loan Program; Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students

Registration Details:
Complete the online free application. A Student Services Associate (SSA) is assigned based on major. Transfer credit- transcripts must be sent to Franklin (you may take classes before received). Contact Franklin to set up an appointment with your SSA