HCA-7012 - Health Care Industry and Financial Management

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This course is an application of financial management techniques for decision making by health care professionals. This course is designed to prepare students for supervisory and management roles. Course objectives are to understand the underlying importance of the capital management cycle, financial credit analysis, budgeting and debt processes, financial management leadership and planning, and best practices in capital allocation, debt vehicles, and effective financial management. Students will focus on developing an enhanced level of understanding of what it takes to lead healthcare organizations through tough financial times. Mastery of course concepts requires a demonstration of critical thinking and communication skills.