Healthcare Management Overview
A healthcare manager must be equipped to make key decisions for the organization to improve patient health outcomes and improve community health. Our AACSB-accredited online Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management will prepare you to excel as a decisive leader in the dynamic healthcare industry. Throughout our program, you’ll discover how to apply the business fundamentals of the BBA in a healthcare setting through courses on financial management in health providers, patient services, and the legal and regulatory environments. You’ll gain a foundation in management theory and research that you can translate directly into effective practice in the healthcare environment. Designed with working professionals in mind, our flexible and cost-effective online program enables you to complete coursework at your own pace.
Healthcare management is a high-growth field, with strong employment prospects for those who hold the right qualifications. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the field of medical and health services managers is expected to grow by 32%—much faster than the average for U.S. occupations overall—between 2019 and 2029.
Careers for BBA in Healthcare Management Graduates
An online BBA in healthcare management from UT Permian Basin can provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide variety of careers in the healthcare field, including:
42 credits required. Complete the requirements shown in the General Education Requirements section of the catalog using the following specified courses to meet the mathematics and social sciences requirements. Only 1 of the following need to be taken: MATH 1314*, 1325 or 2314. *COMM lab or 3rd science lab is required if you take MATH 1324 instead of MATH 2412.
18 credits required. Management majors obtain skills in using computers in problem-solving in BUSI 2345 or its equivalent.
24 credits required.
9-10 Credits. MNGT 3312 and MNGT 4380 are required. Only one of the following is required: MNGT 4320, MRKT 4320, FINA 4320 or NURS 4452.
15 credits. Take five of the following courses from the list below. Four must be from UTPB.
Take 9 credits from the following. Group two courses not used to fulfill group two requirement. Healthcare Management transfer courses allowed with department chair approval. Choices for group 3 electives are from the list published in the catalog or as approved by the healthcare coordinator.
Admission Requirements
In order to prevent delays in processing applications, UT Permian Basin is temporarily modifying the freshman admission process by moving to a test-optional policy that will apply through Fall 2023. See the Test-Optional Policy section below for additional details.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Minimum of 24 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university
- GPA of 2.0 or higher in previous college-level coursework
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Dual-credit high school courses must be included
- Completed application
Freshman Transfer Admission Requirements
If you have completed less than 24 hours of transferable college-level work from a regionally accredited college or university after graduating from high school or receiving your GED, please provide the following:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (including dual-credit work while in high school)
- Official high school transcript showing GPA, class rank, and expected graduation date or GED scores
- SAT and/or ACT scores from within the last five years (see below for minimum score requirements)
- Completed application
Official Transcripts
Official copies of transcripts must come directly from the school in a sealed envelope and can be mailed to:
UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762
Official transcripts in electronic format can be sent to admissions@utpb.edu.
Minimum Score Requirements for Freshman Admission
| High School Graduation Class Rank | SAT | ACT |
| Top 25% | No minimum score | No minimum score |
| 2nd Quarter | 1020 | 20 |
| 3rd Quarter | 1160 | 24 |
| 4th Quarter | 1280 | 27 |
Application Fee
The application fee is $40.
If you are a freshman applicant, you may request a fee waiver when you apply by sending us your official college application fee waiver form provided by the SAT or ACT. You may also request a fee waiver if the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) listed on your Student Aid Report is zero.
Test-Optional Policy
Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis focusing on the strength of the high school record, overall grade point average, grades within the core subjects, dual credit work, and additional information (resume and/or extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and work experience provided with the GoApplyTexas application). We also recognize the value of standardized tests as a piece of the review process and will consider scores alongside the other required application credentials, if provided.
Assistant Professor of Management
College of Business
huerta_j@utpb.edu
Jose Huerta, PhD, is an assistant professor of management within the College of Business at The University of Texas Permian Basin, where he started in 2022. Dr. Huerta earned his Bachelor of Science in Management from Park University School of Business (AACSB); his Master of Science in Management from Troy University, Sorrell College of Business (AACSB); and his PhD in information science – data science with a health informatics emphasis from the University of North Texas. He has published articles in journals including the International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management and the International Journal of Big Data and Analytics in Healthcare, and he has presented at the Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference. Dr. Huerta’s research interests include health informatics, health management, data science, and business/data analytics.
Associate Professor of Marketing
College of Business
saran_a@utpb.edu
Anshu Saran, PhD, is a professor of marketing within the College of Business at The University of Texas Permian Basin. Graduating with his PhD from The University of Texas – Pan American, he joined UTPB in the fall of 2006. Prior to this, he served as faculty and taught at the APS University Rewa, Amity Business School Noida, and The University of Texas – Pan American. His research includes competing in the global marketplace, marketing strategies, social media ad marketing, and cultural differences in international business and marketing. His work has been published in the International Journal of Business Research, Journal of International Business Research, and Journal of Global Marketing. Accumulating work experience for 12 years in different parts of the world, he served as chief operating officer for Tata International Ltd. along with other accolades in India. Dr. Saran currently teaches the following classes within the MBA program: International Business (on-campus and online) and Marketing Strategy.
“My research interests and experience in international business and marketing have supported my academic endeavors and helped me incorporate industry examples in the curriculum, creating value for students and supporting their job and career progression.”
Associate Professor of Accounting
College of Business
sullivan_c@utpb.edu
Dr. Carol Sullivan is an associate professor of accounting at UT Permian Basin and teaches the Accounting for Healthcare course. She is a CPA and has done professional financial accounting for doctors and dentists. Dr. Sullivan has made over 50 academic presentations and has published more than 20 articles over the years. Her favorite healthcare article is titled “Eradicating Fraud in Healthcare: Possibly a Matter of Life and Death.”