Healthcare Administration Major

Program Advisor

Sarah Esveldt, Senior Lecturer (sesveldt@carrollu.edu)
Kathie McCarthy, William B. Yersin Assistant Professor (kamccart@carrollu.edu)

Carroll University’s Healthcare Administration major will prepare students to lead and manage in the contemporary health care market. The HCA program will prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the health care industry. Graduates will have an understanding of the health care delivery system, the factors that influence the health care system, the knowledge to apply health care management concepts, and the skills and abilities that are necessary to be successful in health care management and leadership roles.

Assurance of Learning Goals

1. Demonstrate Global Awareness
   To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues; and assess how global markets impact business decision-making.
2. Analyze Critically
   To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making; and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions.
3. Plan Strategically
   To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies.
4. Communicate Effectively
   To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.