Healthcare Management, BAS
About the Program
The Healthcare Management Bachelor of Applied Science (Healthcare Management, BAS) is designed to prepare students for career advancement or entry-level healthcare managerial positions. The degree program enables working professionals to advance their careers by focusing on leadership skills, knowledge, and credentials in healthcare management.
AWARD TYPES: Bachelor of Applied Science
AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences
Degree Plan
Degree plans are subject to change. See official degree plans in the 2023-24 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook. when published in the spring of 2023.
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Student Testimonial
HCC Coleman College continues to transform the lives of countless students every day. Meet Servando Gonzalez, Health Management, BAS, Class of 2025, and get inspired to start your own rewarding career in healthcare!
Program Learning Outcomes
Houston Community College Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management students should be able to:
Analyze and interpret healthcare data and information for effective decision-making that related to delivery, quality, regulatory policies and ethical guidelines.
Demonstrate professional competencies in communication, information technology, management, and leadership, independent or in a collaborative team while building stakeholder relationships.
Evaluate and demonstrate advocacy and cultural competence across populations, communities, and individual healthcare settings.
Apply effective resource management practices to improve organizational effectiveness.
Program Information
Requirements to apply to Healthcare Management, BAS program
Applicants must have an associate degree with a healthcare emphasis or a combination of an associate degree and healthcare experience. Students with an associate degree from HCC Coleman College receive priority admission. If you are not a current HCC student, you must: 1) apply to the college, 2) apply to the Healthcare Management, BAS program, and 3) provide HCC with an official transcript that shows a conferred associate degree.
Ready to apply? OK, let's start!
Applications for the Healthcare Management, BAS program are accepted during the specific application window period listed in the Admission Guide. All admission communications will be sent to your preferred email address, so be sure to check regularly for information, requests, and correspondence.
1. Review the admissions guide.
Read the admissions guide for the Healthcare Management, BAS program.
Healthcare Management, BAS Admissions Guide
2. Complete an information session.
Completing a virtual information session.
3. Are you a current or former HCC student?
If you are a current or former student and have a valid HCC ID number, please proceed to step 4.
If you do not have an HCC student ID number, first apply to HCC at www.ApplyTexas.org.
4. Apply to the BAS Healthcare Management program.
Complete the application to the Healthcare Management, BAS program using the link below.
Submit your ApplicationMarketable Skills
Learn more about the marketable skills—skills valued by employers that can be applied in variety of work settings—so you can communicate these to potential employers. Click on the relevant award title below to see descriptions of marketable skills for that area.
Career Opportunities
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Contact Us
Healthcare Management, BAS
co.HealthcareMgmt@hccs.edu
713.718.5960