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Take the Next Step Toward Management in Health Services
Now that you have been working for a while in health services it is time to take the step toward becoming an effective leader in your field. Also, even if you have limited experience leadership skills are one of the most valuable skills employers and new businesses need. The rapidly changing healthcare system needs workers who are technically skilled, people-oriented and capable of handling leadership positions as a member of a team. The BAS Organizational Management-Health Services Administration option is open to anyone with a general AA or any transfer track AA and also to anyone with an AS degree in a health-related field.
The BAS in Organizational Management with the Health Services option is one of four bachelor degree programs offered at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida, and prepares students to become effective leaders in organizations and society.
Getting your bachelor’s degree in organizational management is an important way to fast-track your career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth between 2014 and 2024 for management occupations will increase by 6% and which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups.

Organizational Management - Health Services Administration Course Requirements
ENC1102, English II
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Approved College-level Math (MAC/STA/MGF)
Biological Science
History
Government
COM3120, Organizational Communication (FSU; offered Fall, Spring, Summer)
FIN3400, Financial Management
MAN3240, Applied Organizational Behavior
MAN3303, Principles of Management and Leadership
MAN3503, Management Risk Analysis and Decision-Making
MAN4143, Contemporary Leadership Challenges (FSU; offered Spring)
MAN4520, Quality Management (Six Sigma)
HSA3113, Current Trends/Contemporary Issues in Healthcare
HSA3700, Foundations of Research in Healthcare
HSA4110, Healthcare Organization and Management
HSA4160, Strategic Planning and Marketing for Healthcare
HSA4850, Capstone
What will you do with an Organizational Management Health Services BAS Degree?
In this field, people find careers as:
Healthcare Department Manager
Healthcare Finance Manager
Quality and Improvement Manager
Healthcare Administrator
Physician Practice Manager
The College has Everything you Need!

"You get a lot of one-on-one experience because of the small class sizes, which is really helpful. And with the GCSC foundation offering scholarships and the already affordable tuition, Gulf Coast is viable for anyone."

From Technician to Management
The Health Services Administration option in the Bachelor of Organizational Management allows students to acquire the basic skills that will help them move from a technician position into the first management levels of their organizations.Are you ready to get started?
How do I apply to the Organizational Management Health Services?
To apply to the BAS Organizational Management, Health Services Administration degree program, you’ll need to complete two applications: the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College and the BAS Organizational Management Entrance Form. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.
Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.
Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships
There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.