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The health care industry is faced with constant challenges that require leaders who can blend clinical knowledge with management skills to improve the patient experience while maximizing results for health care organizations. Nova Southeastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business of Health prepares you to become an agent of change. This program gives you the knowledge, tools, and experiences you need to develop innovative approaches to successfully tackle these challenges.
The program offers two unique pathways:
The Health Systems Management pathway is designed for present and future leaders in health systems and provides you with the business skill, tools, and techniques to tackle issues in health care as a successful administrator functioning at any level in a health care organization.
The Pre-Medicine/Pre-Health pathway is designed to prepare you to pursue medical school and other health professions. The days of following the traditional path to medical school are over. In their guidance for students considering medical school, the Association of American Medical Colleges advises, “Medical schools want students who are authentic with genuine interests, so it’s best to major in what you want, not what you think they want.” In fact, a unique major can set you apart in a competitive pool of applicants. The curriculum includes foundational business courses as well as nine required courses in pre-med sciences and other health care related topics. This program not only prepares you to take the MCAT and pursue medical schools, but also helps you qualify for a number of top-earning careers in health care.
Why Should You Major in Business of Health at NSU?
Why Should You Major in Business of Health at NSU?
Expand Your Career Opportunities in the Health Care Industry
Running a successful medical practice in today’s current health care landscape requires business knowledge—especially in the areas of finance and management. This is why many doctors go to business school. As a graduate of NSU’s B.S.B.A. in Business of Health, you’ll not only be prepared to pursue a graduate degree in medical school and other health professions, you’ll be ready for immediate entrance into careers in administrative, analytical, and management roles within the health care system. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 18 percent from 2018 to 2028, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
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Shark Destinations
With your B.S.B.A. in Business of Health from NSU, you have a lot of flexibility in job location. You can find employment in a wide range of health care industries including hospital and health systems, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, biomedical devices companies, and payers among others. Some of the job titles for graduates with this degree include healthcare department manager, clinical director, medical records manager, health insurance manager, pharmaceutical sales representative, and more. This program also prepares you to pursue graduate programs such as business or medical school.
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real world experience, including:
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Internship at a health/health care organization (required)
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Leadership and community service projects
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Participation in a public health book club
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Undergraduate research
Clinic Exploration Program
The Clinic Exploration Program (CEP) offers students the opportunity to shadow medical professionals on the job in many of NSU’s medical and health clinics. Program participants gain a broad perspective that shows how various medical fields work together and a practical, up-close review of several medical career options.
All undergraduate students may take part in CEP, no matter what major they pursue. Each rotation lasts two hours per week, for three weeks. Because this is a volunteer program, member commitments are flexible and voluntary.
Who Can Participate:
Any NSU undergraduate student in good standing who wants to participate in CEP must:
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have a 2.5 GPA or higher
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be registered for classes
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complete OSHA and HIPAA trainings
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be curious about various health professions
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conform to scheduled assignments, dress codes, and other professional responsibilities
How to Enroll:
complete the Clinic Exploration Program Application
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complete the Clinic Exploration Program Application
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schedule and complete OSHA blood-borne pathogen safety training
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take HIPAA Privacy and Security training
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turn in completed application to program coordinator in Parker building, suite 367
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Students are offered the opportunity to participate in CEP each semester. Registration for the program is open during the previous semester.
Participating Clinics:
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Athletic Training
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Audiology
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Dentistry
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Internal Medicine
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Optometry
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
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Pediatrics
You’ll also have access to our Corporate Speaker Series, workshops, and employer networking events, which bring you face-to-face with leading organizations and Fortune 500 executives.
Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Business of Health major, some sample courses that you could take include Health Systems Analysis and Management; Disease Modeling; Policies, Systems and Environments of Healthcare; and Medical Decision Making.
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real world experience, including:
-
Internship at a health/health care organization (required)
-
Leadership and community service projects
-
Participation in a public health book club
-
Undergraduate research
Clinic Exploration Program
The Clinic Exploration Program (CEP) offers students the opportunity to shadow medical professionals on the job in many of NSU’s medical and health clinics. Program participants gain a broad perspective that shows how various medical fields work together and a practical, up-close review of several medical career options.
All undergraduate students may take part in CEP, no matter what major they pursue. Each rotation lasts two hours per week, for three weeks. Because this is a volunteer program, member commitments are flexible and voluntary.
Who Can Participate:
Any NSU undergraduate student in good standing who wants to participate in CEP must:
-
have a 2.5 GPA or higher
-
be registered for classes
-
complete OSHA and HIPAA trainings
-
be curious about various health professions
-
conform to scheduled assignments, dress codes, and other professional responsibilities
How to Enroll:
complete the Clinic Exploration Program Application
-
complete the Clinic Exploration Program Application
-
schedule and complete OSHA blood-borne pathogen safety training
-
take HIPAA Privacy and Security training
-
turn in completed application to program coordinator in Parker building, suite 367
-
Students are offered the opportunity to participate in CEP each semester. Registration for the program is open during the previous semester.
Participating Clinics:
-
Athletic Training
-
Audiology
-
Dentistry
-
Internal Medicine
-
Optometry
-
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
-
Pediatrics
You’ll also have access to our Corporate Speaker Series, workshops, and employer networking events, which bring you face-to-face with leading organizations and Fortune 500 executives.
Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Business of Health major, some sample courses that you could take include Health Systems Analysis and Management; Disease Modeling; Policies, Systems and Environments of Healthcare; and Medical Decision Making.
