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Berkeley College
Berkeley College
Programs: Associate degrees in Health Services Administration and Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding; BS in Health Services Management
Locations: New York, New Jersey, and Online
Berkeley College is a private, co-educational institution with over seventy years experience in providing an education with a business focus. The school has three New York and four New Jersey locations, and offers some of its programs online with the same faculty and curriculum as in its traditional programs.
A year-round course schedule that can allow faster completion of degree programs, courses that combine professional training and hands-on experience, the opportunity to participate in an internship, and career counseling and job placement services are just some of the advantages Berkeley College offers. All locations are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Degree Programs and Courses of Study
Associate degree in Health Services Administration
Students in the Health Services Administration degree program develop an understanding of the complex health services industry and the interaction between health care service providers and health funding agencies. Major courses explore topics including managed care, the ethical and legal aspects of health services, and health services management. In addition, students take business courses providing a foundation in general management, accounting, and computer skills, including computer applications for the health industry. Liberal arts courses and an internship in a health facility round out the education. Students may choose to take coursework online, or at any of the school's campus locations.
Associate degree in Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
This program provides a thorough introduction to both the information processing requirements of the health care field, and the financial and insurance reimbursement procedures used by hospitals and doctor's offices. Students learn the specialized terminology used in the health care field, along with the specific procedure codes and coding systems used for insurance claim forms and patient records.
Additional courses include an introduction to computers, anatomy and physiology, and financial accounting. An internship provides hands-on experience in the field. This program is offered online, and at all campus locations.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Management
The BBA in Health Services Management provides a broad exposure to many areas of the healthcare industry, preparing the graduate for a variety of entry-level positions. Specific health related courses provide industry focus, while a complement of business and liberal arts courses develop the student's managerial and communications skills. Coursework includes health services research, methods, computer applications for health services, and healthcare management and finance. Management courses include human resources management, marketing, and organizational behavior. The degree includes an internship, and is offered only at Berkeley's New York campus locations.
Learn more about the Health Services Management Bachelor's degree from Berkeley College
Admissions and Financial Aid
Berkeley College seeks to admit motivated students, including both high school graduates and adult learners. Because of the school's rolling admissions policy, students may apply at any time. The school offers a number of school financing options, including financial aid, and guarantees no tuition increases for continuously enrolled full-time students. For more information on the admissions process, tuition, and financial aid options, please contact the College.
New York City Campus
3 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
Lower Manhattan Extension Center
130 William Street
New York, NY 10038
White Plains Campus
99 Church Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Garret Mountain Campus
44 Rifle Camp Road
West Paterson, NJ 07424
Newark Campus
536 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Paramus Campus
64 East Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
Woodbridge Campus
430 Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ 07095