Healthcare is changing — and so is the business side of healthcare. As organizations adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, they need professionals who can connect people, processes, data, and technology to improve operations and drive better outcomes. Tomorrow’s healthcare leaders will need to be equipped to help healthcare organizations operate more efficiently and make informed decisions.
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Intelligence and Administration (BS-AHIA) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) prepares students to do just that, with a flexible pathway that can be completed in as few as five semesters. Students develop practical skills in AI, problem-solving, leadership and healthcare operations, preparing them to make an impact in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
What is applied health intelligence at MUSC?
Administration is the business side of healthcare. It includes managing people, operations, finances, resources, projects, and strategies to help healthcare organizations operate effectively.
Health intelligence involves using data, evidence, technology, and AI to better understand problems and make informed decisions.
And applied is at the heart of the BS-AHIA at MUSC. Students don't just learn about health administration concepts. They learn how to put those concepts into practice to address real-world challenges facing today’s healthcare organizations. Drawing on their academic and professional backgrounds, students build on existing knowledge and experience while developing the business, leadership and analytical skills needed to contribute across clinical and administrative settings.
What will you learn in the BS-AHIA program?
The curriculum builds foundational business and healthcare knowledge while developing skills in:
- Healthcare management, operations and quality improvement
- Human resources and organizational leadership
- Finance, strategy and project management
- Healthcare analytics and business intelligence
- Healthcare systems and population health
- Data, evidence and artificial intelligence
AI is integrated throughout the curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to learn how emerging technologies can support decision-making while recognizing their limitations and the importance of human judgment.
Who is the BS-AHIA designed for?
The BS-AHIA is a fully online, asynchronous degree completion program for students who have already completed significant college coursework. Students can enter with at least 69 college credit hours, including required general education coursework.
The program is also designed with working professionals in mind.
How is the program structured?
- Seven-week courses
- Two terms per semester
- Three start dates each year
Where can these skills take you?
Informed by the needs of healthcare leaders at MUSC, the BS-AHIA program equips students with the practical skills needed to succeed in today’s data- and technology-enabled healthcare environment and adapt to a rapidly evolving industry. If you’re ready to complete your bachelor’s degree and build skills you can put to work on day one, take a closer look at MUSC’s BS-AHIA.
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