Nice! Business Administration is a good path for you.
Discover the intersection of business and healthcare with a career in business administration. Lead, organize, and manage.
Finance/
Accounting
Hospital Operations/
Management
Project/Program Management
Marketing/
Communications
Public Health/
Community Health
Average salary of a healthcare business administrator
$99,730
how to get ready
middle school
Use this time to develop an interest and curiosity in business and healthcare
Extracurriculars / In School Opportunities
Look into joining student government, team sports, student council, or other leadership opportunities at your school to gain management, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Volunteer Opportunities
Consider a volunteer activity where you learn skills in accounting, leadership, and teamwork!
Places to get started: Volunteer Opportunities
Extracurriculars / In School Opportunities
Look into joining student government, team sports, student council, or other leadership opportunities at your school to gain management, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Volunteer Opportunities
Consider a volunteer activity where you learn skills in accounting, leadership, and teamwork!
Places to get started: Volunteer Opportunities
Questions to ask in Middle School
What kind of classes should I take in High School?
How can I use extracurriculars, volunteer opportunities, and jobs to advance my interests in business and healthcare?
What can I do to determine what field of business I am interested in?
Where can I volunteer and how can I get involved in this field?
how to get ready
high school
Use this time to network with experienced professionals and gain volunteer and paid experience in the business world.
Courses to take at Community College
Look into business courses that are offered at your local community college.
Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
DECA focuses on preparing young people for careers and futures in many fields of business. Find out if your school has a DECA chapter. Volunteer or work at area companies or nonprofits to gain workplace and business experience.
Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeships Opportunities
In need of the perfect way to spend your summer, while gaining more skills? Research business internships or possibly a summer camp.
Places to get started: Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeships Opportunities
Classes to take in High School
Look into any business, higher level math, psychology, or business classes your school offers. Also, look for classes at City Colleges of Chicago courses to take while in high school.
Places to get started: Classes to take in High School
Early College Programs for HS students
Courses to take at Community College
Look into business courses that are offered at your local community college.
Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
DECA focuses on preparing young people for careers and futures in many fields of business. Find out if your school has a DECA chapter. Volunteer or work at area companies or nonprofits to gain workplace and business experience.
Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeships Opportunities
Places to get started: Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeships Opportunities
Classes to take in High School
Look into any business, higher level math, psychology, or business classes your school offers. Also, look for classes at City Colleges of Chicago courses to take while in high school.
Places to get started: Classes to take in High School
Early College Programs for HS students
Questions to ask in High School
What do I need from college-level coursework?
Who can help me build a professional network?
How can I distinguish my resume and college application?
How can I attain important and necessary business skills before college?
how to get ready
higher education
Focus on majoring in business or healthcare administration. Sign up to volunteer or complete an internship program! Start gaining that hands-on learning experience.
Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeship Opportunities
Intern with a business, volunteer with a non-profit or gain hands-on experience with an apprenticeship. This develops relevant business experience.
Places to get started: Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeship Opportunities
Majors / Courses
Look into attending a school that has a business school and offers classes in fields such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
Healthcare Administration Fellowship
If and when you decide to attend graduate school look into applying for a healthcare administration fellowship at healthcare systems across the country.
Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeship Opportunities
Intern with a business, volunteer with a non-profit or gain hands-on experience with an apprenticeship. This develops relevant business experience.
Places to get started: Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeship Opportunities
Majors / Courses
Look into attending a school that has a business school and offers classes in fields such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
Healthcare Administration Fellowship
If and when you decide to attend graduate school look into applying for a healthcare administration fellowship at healthcare systems across the country.
Questions to ask in Higher Education
Have I gained real-world, relevant job experience?
Who can help me build a professional network?
How can I develop a focus and speciality in healthcare administration while studying business?
How can I make myself competitive for a healthcare administration fellowship?
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