Professional Studies
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Professional Studies, Health Administration Concentration, B.S.
The Professional Studies program helps students prepare for management positions in the field of health administration. The Professional Studies major consists of foundation courses in communications, statistics, supervision, organizational systems, organizational relations, and international context. Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration courses focus on healthcare research, healthcare leadership management, trends and issues in healthcare, community health care, and international health.
This major does not qualify you as an applicant for licensure consideration by the state of Tennessee. Many students who pursue this degree will be prepared for entry-level healthcare administration positions. For information about the state of Tennessee's licensure requirements go to www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/BENHA_Online_Application.pdf.
Three additional concentrations are available:
- Information Technology centers on software analysis, database management, data communications, and operating systems.
- International Organizational Leadership teaches about international management, international law, political economy, intercultural communication, and international relations.
- Organizational Leadership courses concentrate on public relations, psychology, business etiquette, human resources, and cultural diversity.
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MTSU offers dozens of degree programs to fill every niche in Metro Nashville's massive health care ecosystem, from corporate suites to rural clinics.[ Read More ]
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Scott Storey was 47 when he decided to come back to school and earn his bachelor’s degree. He had his associate degree, but he knew there was something missing. He chose MTSU because he was familiar with the university from working athletic events as an EMT. “I knew MTSU and the ability to finish the degree [ Read More ]
Professional Studies, Health Administration Concentration, B.S.
The Health Administration concentration offers training that allows graduates to work in settings such as hospital and health systems management, medical groups, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, care management organizations, health IT firms, government/policy organizations, health insurers, consulting firms, and corporate benefits programs.
Positions that prior students in these concentrations now work in include:
- Convalescent hospital administrator
- Food and Drug Administration manager
- Government administrator
- Health information manager
- Hospital administrator
- Insurance company representative
- Medical practice office manager
- Medical services manager
- Nursing home administrator
- Pharmaceutical company manager
- Public charity director
- Public health manager
- Residential care facility administrator
Employers of Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration alumni include
- Aerospace Testing Alliance
- AllState Insurance
- American Eagle Airlines
- Bridgestone
- Calsonic
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Fisk University
- Goodwill Industries
- Olin Corp.
- United Healthcare
- U.S. Postal Service
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
- Xerox
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
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