Health Care Administration University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Overview

In the Health Care Administration program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee , you will master the basic business principles and tools that you’ll need for effective decision-making when you enter this field: finance, strategy, information systems, human resource management and marketing. You’ll also develop valuable skills and competencies that will be essential to your success: data analytics, communication skills, management and finance skills, leadership and systems thinking skills.

Key facts

Health Care Administrator are skilled professionals who manage hospitals, health care organizations and a variety of other services.

As a health care administrator, your potential responsibilities may include establishing and implementing the policies and objectives of a specific clinical area or department within a facility; training and evaluating personnel; developing reports and budgets; and coordinating activities with other managers. With experience and an advanced degree, you may move into executive management positions.

Your work will take you to opportunities in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals and health systems, medical group practices, residential settings, insurance companies and medical supply companies.