Health Care Administration
Available as a concentration
Health care administration is designed for students interested in hospital or health care administration.
Many students will pursue a master's degree in hospital/health care administration after they graduate from Roanoke and then work for a hospital, health maintenance organization, or public/private medical facility.
Roanoke College's business administration programs enjoy accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This assures that you'll be learning the latest in business strategies and management.
Curriculum & Courses
Sample Course Offerings
SOCI 223: Ethics & Medicine
ECON 227: Health Economics
BUAD 274: Human Resource Management
What Makes Roanoke Different?
For the fourth consecutive year, The Princeton Review has named Roanoke College to its list of the top 36 great schools for business/finance majors.
Careers & Outcomes
Alumnus appointed to Virginia Board of Health
Tommy East '94 was appointed to the Virginia Board of Health by Governor Terri McAuliffe. East, who is president and CEO of American HealthCare in Roanoke, helps to manage the nursing home industry. In this role, East established the framework for Virginia public health services, worked to fight AIDS, promote health education and ensure outreach to citizens.
"Roanoke's education was instrumental in preparing me and teaching me how to make a difference," said East.
Faculty
News
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The annual conference will bring together students, faculty and community leaders to explore important aspects of racial justice, AI ethics and more.
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Professor Liz Ackley reflects on role in supporting cross-sector efforts to improve health equity in Roanoke, Virginia.
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Dessa Gypalo '07 rose from a business administration and history double major at Roanoke College to chief data officer for the state of Illinois.
Health care administration is designed for students interested in hospital or health care administration.
Many students will pursue a master's degree in hospital/health care administration after they graduate from Roanoke and then work for a hospital, health maintenance organization, or public/private medical facility.
Roanoke College's business administration programs enjoy accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This assures that you'll be learning the latest in business strategies and management.