The healthcare industry is in a constant state of flux. As an industry, it is bombarded by continuous regulatory changes, new technology, personnel shortages, and ongoing financial challenges. The delivery site of health services has shifted at an accelerated pace from the inpatient hospital to the outpatient arena. These tumultuous changes may sound dire, but in reality they have created significant opportunities for professionally trained healthcare managers.
- Ambulatory care center
- Outpatient surgery center
- Diagnostic imaging and other centers
- Medical group practices
- Long-term care (requires appropriate licensure)
- Nursing homes
- Adult living facilities
- Skilled nursing centers
- Hospitals
- Senior management
- Middle management
- Managed care organizations
- Public and government agencies
- Military
The opportunities are endless. All it takes is the personal desire to pursue an exciting career by starting with the right professional education. Students in Barry Universitys program have varied backgrounds including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and a wide variety of other backgrounds. They have chosen healthcare because it provides challenges and rewards not available in other careers.
The Master of Science Program Health Services Administration growth attests to the potential career opportunities existing in the marketplace. The program enrollment has tripled over the past 2 1/2 years and Barry courses are offered in 5 locations, with 2 additional sites anticipated for Summer 2007. Our graduates work in all of the previously mentioned setting. In addition, a number of our graduates have used this degree as a stepping stone to further their education. Currently, Barry alumni are enrolled in medical school, doctoral programs, and law school, studying health law. Remember, the need for health professionals is not regulated by the economy. People get sick and require care be provided in well managed facilities providing state-of-the-art quality care.
