Transfer Planning for Healthcare Management, B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits and 90 credits from a 2- and 4-year combined. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): HLH 201 Health Problems of the Underserved |
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Mathematics (GEMA): ECO 221/MAT 201 Statistical Methods |
________ (GE & major required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): BIO or CHE course |
________ (GE & major required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology OR |
________ (major required) |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
_______ Level I (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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ECO 111 Principles of Microeconomics |
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MGT 250 Principles of Management |
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MGT 254 Principles of Accounting I |
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POL 240 Intro to Public Administration and Public Policy |
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BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.) |
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BIO 302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.) (elective) |
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*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Healthcare Management
School of Professional Studies
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Healthcare Management
Healthcare doesn't run itself — and the people who keep it running are in high demand. SUNY Cortland's healthcare management degree, one of the first of its kind in the SUNY system, brings together the College's strengths in business economics and public health to prepare you for the business side of one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. You'll graduate ready for roles in finance, human resources, and operations across hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and large healthcare systems.
Career Potential
- Healthcare administrator
- Human resources representative
- Medical practice manager
- Healthcare financial analyst
- Health informatics professionals
What Will I Learn?
Your coursework covers the full landscape of healthcare management, from human resource management and health economics to leadership, ethics, and organizational administration. You'll also develop technical fluency in health informatics and communication, and build operational expertise in supply chain management, epidemiology, and biostatistics — giving you the business and public health foundation that today's healthcare employers are looking for.
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applicants should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.