ECPI University Columbia Campus Announces New Healthcare Administration Bachelors Degree Program

Richmond, VA – ECPI University is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its new Bachelorof Science Degree in Health Science with a concentration in HealthcareAdministration. This program is intended to prepare graduates for entry-level management positions in a variety of healthcare settings.

According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. As the healthcare industry is projected to continue to expand and diversify, it will require managers to help ensure smooth business operations of: 

• Medical Units
• Long-term Care Centers
• Hospital Departments
• Community Health and Physician Office Practices

“Healthcare providers are looking for graduates who can apply what they’ve learned,” says ECPI – Columbia Campus President Jim Rund.  “This Bachelor’s
degree combines the latest curriculum with real-world experience gained through
externships with local facility administrators.  Our graduates will be the total package.”

For more information, please contact Campus President Jim Rund at 803.772.3333 or Director of Communications David Brandt
at 757.213.3613 or dbrandt@ecpi.edu.

About ECPI University

ECPI University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees and diploma programs. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private university established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services are provided. Continuing education certification classes and testing are also available.