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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog > Edward A. Labry School of Business and Technology > Health Care Administration

Health Care Administration

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care industry is expected to generate 3.2 million new jobs by the year 2018. Components of the health care delivery system include hospitals, nursing homes, group medical practices, personal care homes, retirement centers, health maintenance organizations, medical sales, insurance, home health care, and other companies involved in providing medical services, supplies and equipment.  Students who graduate with the BBA degree in Health Care Administration will have a business foundation in accounting, finance, management, economics, and personnel management, as well as a specialized foundation in health care administration and related health areas.