Healthcare Management

HMGT 3080 Healthcare Management Honors Program Seminar (0 semester credit hours) This is a mandatory course for each PPH member to take during the Fall of their initiation year. The course will be one hour, once per week and will cover seminar topics that are relevant for transitioning students into working professionals in healthcare. Topics will cover: presentation skills, working with difficult people, working in teams, workplace etiquette, professional appearance and communication, leadership scenarios, personality assessment, negotiation, community involvement, alumni relations, and philanthropy. Weekly seminars will be taught by seasoned professionals from business, government, and academia using primarily case study and lecture formats. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated as topics vary. Department consent required. (0-0) Y

HMGT 3301 Healthcare Management (3 semester credit hours) This course provides an overview of the U.S. healthcare system - topics include the issues of cost, quality, and access. Financing of the system and healthcare policy will be covered and the role of hospitals, physicians, and managed care organizations will be examined. (3-0) S

HMGT 3310 Healthcare Regulatory Environment (3 semester credit hours) This course explores the regulatory and compliance environment impacting healthcare management, including federal, state, and local agencies. Students will explore topics pertinent to the regulatory environment and familiarize themselves with the agencies that monitor, evaluate, assess, and credential healthcare organizations. Students will explore the extensive oversight and monitoring at all levels in the delivery of health care including: Food and Drug Administration, Center for Disease Control, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Environment Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Inspector General, the Joint Commission, State and County Health Agencies. Prerequisite: HMGT 3301. (3-0) S

HMGT 3311 Healthcare Financial Analysis (3 semester credit hours) This course will help students develop the critical ability to make financial decisions that reduce risk and create economic value. Using hospital and physician group practice data, participants learn how to: read and interpret healthcare financial statements, using discounted cash flows to make investment decisions that create economic value, financially evaluate a proposed healthcare acquisition, partnership or joint venture, determine how much a medical practice or healthcare organization is really worth, and review internal controls. Prerequisites: ACCT 2301 and HMGT 3301 and (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417). (3-0) S

HMGT 3320 Economics of Healthcare Environment (3 semester credit hours) An introduction to the business and financial ecosystem that is the healthcare industry. The focus will be on the major actors in the healthcare system - the four Ps - Patient, Provider, Payer, and Policy (government regulations, legislation, etc.) and how they interact with each other to create this system will be explored. Concepts of healthcare analytics and behavioral dynamics will also be explored as they relate to understanding the healthcare ecosystem. Prerequisite: HMGT 3301. (3-0) S

HMGT 3372 Healthcare Quality and Operations Management (3 semester credit hours) This course exposes students to tools used to analyze and improve healthcare operations. Topics include process mapping, service efficiency, quality control, and inventory management. Students will apply statistical and analytical methods to optimize workflows, enhance service delivery, and ensure resource efficiency. Practical case studies and exercises are included to prepare for operational roles in healthcare organizations. Prerequisite: Math 1325. (3-0) S

HMGT 3373 Healthcare Database Management (3 semester credit hours) This course examines the principles of managing healthcare data using relational database systems. Topics include database design, Entity-Relationship Diagrams, Structured Query Language, and data normalization, with a focus on healthcare-specific data such as electronic health records and medical coding systems. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with database software, emphasizing data integrity, security, and HIPAA compliance. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ITSS 3300 and (MATH 1325 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2417). (3-0) Y

HMGT 4090 Healthcare Management Internship (0 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated if internships differ. Department consent required. (0-0) S

HMGT 4321 Healthcare Information Systems (3 semester credit hours) The course explores analytic tools common to the healthcare industry and demonstrates how data is compiled, analyzed, and reported to meet federal Meaningful Use standards. The course also explores issues surrounding the selection, implementation, and use of electronic medical records (EMR) and provides opportunities to work hands-on with EMR software. Prerequisites: HMGT 3301 and ITSS 3300. (Same as ITSS 4320) (3-0) S

HMGT 4322 Foundations of Clinical Support Systems and Informatics in Electronic Health Records (3 semester credit hours) This course will cover how the development and strength of evidence in health care delivery will result in proficient design, implementation, operation, and evaluation of clinical decision support (CDS) in the context of electronic health records and other clinical information systems. Topics to be addressed include: fundamentals of health informatics and certified EHRs, issues with EHR implementation, EHR evaluation utilizing an IT model/framework, EHRs and quality & patient safety, determining user needs in relationship to problem and requirement analysis, applying core competencies needed to perform technology assessment in healthcare, evaluating clinical decision support models in healthcare and creating a Feasibility Report identifying clinical decision support models that solve clinical problems. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (3-0) S

HMGT 4324 Population Health Informatics and Artificial Intelligence (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the use and design of informatics using various data warehouses that impact health outcomes. Focus will include informatics that create evidence-based evaluations of healthcare programs for use by policy makers, and preparation of Form 990 and other government entities for use by public and community health advisors. This course exposes students to scenarios necessary to harness the power of AI to optimize health outcomes. Students will be introduced to methodologies, and applications of AI in population health. Designed for healthcare managers/data scientists with a focus on issues related to insurance population management and drug discovery/research. Prerequisite: ITSS 3300. (3-0) S

HMGT 4331 Marketing in Healthcare Organizations (3 semester credit hours) An overview of marketing and business planning principles oriented to settings such as hospitals and outpatient clinics. Traditional marketing models are related to the healthcare industry as students are familiarized with concepts critical to understanding business development for healthcare professionals, including: industry data, market analysis, relevant stakeholders and patient flow through the continuum of care. Prerequisites: HMGT 3301 and MKT 3300. (3-0) Y

HMGT 4370 Healthcare Data Analytics (3 semester credit hours) This course stresses analytical methods for extracting actionable insights from healthcare data. Students are exposed to data cleaning, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling techniques, and apply them to real-world healthcare scenarios. The course includes hands-on experience with tools such as Python or R (depending on availability), emphasizing practical skills for improving patient outcomes, optimizing resources, and supporting data-driven decision-making in healthcare. Prerequisite: HMGT 3373. Prerequisite or Corequisite: OPRE 3360 or STAT 3360. (3-0) Y

HMGT 4371 Healthcare Data Visualization (3 semester credit hours) Interpretation, visualization, and presentation of healthcare data. Best practices in data visualization. Techniques for preparing data, creating visual narratives, and applying to healthcare challenges. Hands-on practice with tools like Tableau, Power BI. Health-related data visualization project. Prerequisite: HMGT 3373. (3-0) S

HMGT 4395 Capstone Senior Project - Healthcare Management (3 semester credit hours) Intended to complement theory and provide in-depth, hands-on experience in all aspects of business project. Provides opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment, interact with industry leaders, collect data for analysis and assessment, develop business solutions, and make recommendations. Deliverables include professional reports, a final project report, and a presentation to the client. Teams develop strategic plans and initiatives related to contemporary issues facing ambulatory care, hospital care and long-term care. Teams assess organization challenges, determine effective strategies/responses, propose solutions, and identify potential impacts/results. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and HMGT 3301 and HMGT 3310 and HMGT 3311. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BCOM 4300. (3-0) S

HMGT 4V81 Individual Study in Healthcare Management (1-3 semester credit hours) Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) R

HMGT 4V90 Healthcare Management Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) This course is designed to further develop a student's business knowledge through appropriate developmental work experiences in a real business environment. Students are required to identify and submit specific business learning objectives (goals) at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester students must prepare an oral presentation, reflecting on the knowledge gained in the work experience. Student performance is evaluated by the work supervisor. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (3 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S

HMGT 4V99 Special Topics in Healthcare (1-3 semester credit hours) Program Director and Dean - Health Informatics and Related Topics consent required (3-0) S