BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Management

Greek students
• One letter of recommendation from teacher/professor of last institution attended; letter from private tutor is not accepted.
• Official high school transcript(s) and diploma or official college/university transcript(s) and catalog (if applying for transfer credits).
• Acceptable evidence of proficiency in English: IELTS (score 6.5 or higher), Pearson Test of Academic English: PTE Academic (59 or above), Michigan State University Certificate of English Language Proficiency (MSU – CELP), Michigan Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) with Grade A only, TOEFL (score 87 or higher on internet based), GCE, International Baccalaureate, Graduates of accredited English language institutions.
If none of the above can be provided, then the candidate will have to take the English Placement Test administered by the College.
• Certified copy of state identification card candidates will attend an interview with a designated College representative after all application materials have been submitted.

American Students
First Year Students
Students who are currently in high school, students who have not attended college after high school graduation, or students with less than 12 college credit hours are considered First Year Students.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official transcripts.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of passport.

Transfer Students
Students are considered Transfer Students if they have 12 or more credits from an accredited college.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official College transcripts from all institutions attended.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of picture page in passport.

Introduction to the Major in Healthcare Management
The Healthcare Management program aims at equipping students with a thorough knowledge of the healthcare industry and administration, as well as key professional and transferable skills that will allow them to pursue careers in the health care industry or post-graduate degrees in related fields in Greece or abroad. The program aspires to rendering students informed and responsible healthcare professionals who are able to manage effectively resources, budget and staff in the healthcare sector, contributing both to the wider community and the employing healthcare organizations.

Healthcare Management graduates may pursue managerial careers in a variety of commercial and non-commercial organizations in a variety of enterprises such as public health organizations, physician practices and clinics, hospitals and healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare related agencies and service organizations.

What You Will Study
Deree students can complete a dual degree, that is, a Deree US degree together with an Open University validated award (a UK degree), in just four years. Students begin their studies (first year) by selecting amongst liberal education courses. In subsequent years they attend courses of their major.

The structure of the curriculum progressively introduces students to various aspects of healthcare management and the healthcare industry. The program gives a broad, analytical and highly integrated study of business with a specialization in the field of healthcare management. Healthcare Management specific modules are focused on: the provision of in-depth knowledge of health and society and the structure of the healthcare industry; the acquisition of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the economic, socio-cultural, legal and political environments within which healthcare organizations operate; the provision of specialized knowledge of key managerial functions and processes in healthcare organizations; and, the development of students’ personal competencies necessary to lead corporate initiatives, and enhancement of lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society at large. The program also includes a credit-baring internship placement in the field of healthcare, as an optional component of the program.

Career/Graduate Study Opportunities
Capitalizing on the strong academic background that the curriculum offers, our graduates are well prepared to enter and successfully complete postgraduate programs in the healthcare industry.

Alternatively, our graduates may decide to enter the workforce. They will be prepared to apply the fundamental concepts of management, marketing, finance, law, governance and policy in a variety of enterprises such as public health organizations, physician practices and clinics, hospitals and healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare related agencies and service organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit ones.

As a result, they will have a wide range of career opportunities in
long term care
ambulatory care
corporate health programs
public health
pharmaceutical sales
medical equipment and supply firms
consultancy or vendor companies serving the healthcare industry.