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student007
Sep 14, 2006, 02:05 PM
I am a BBA student and am interested in getting a career in the admin side of a healthcare, pharmeceutical, or biotech company. What I would like to know, is, what should I major in if I want to do this? Should I just get a business degree in any field of business, but take some chem and bio courses on the side? Or do I have to get a BSc after my BBA? What can I do to improve my chances of getting a science-related job, but still in the field of business?
blablah123
Nov 7, 2006, 05:33 PM
I would recommend getting a combined degree of a MBA and a MS (in a science field). I work in pharma and have a liberal arts background.
Fr_Chuck
Nov 7, 2006, 07:32 PM
Our company looks at a lot at either a degree in healthcare management ( there are specific degrees in that) or a business management degree and also a RN certification.
raj83168
Jan 30, 2008, 01:29 AM
I would say, its always good to have a general understanding of clinical aspects of healthcare to deal with healthcare... u have to be able to understand what a CNA or an RN is talking about before you are able to manage their clinical problems, as a manager
On the otherhand, background doesn't matter if u have the experience where u want to go..
amess
May 12, 2008, 04:00 PM
I have my B.S. in Community Health Administration and I found when searching for a job many require a RN license too.
I am no longer working in the health field, but if I was in school and had to do it all over again I would have gotten my BSN.