Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Operations Management
Health Operations Management (HOM) Program – Enrollment Suspension
The University of Detroit Mercy has approved the suspension of new student enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Operations Management (HOM) program.
While new enrollment is suspended, the University remains fully committed to supporting students currently enrolled in the HOM program.
Commitment to Current Students
All currently enrolled students will be able to complete their degree at Detroit Mercy. The University will offer required courses through Summer, Fall, and Winter terms as needed to ensure timely graduation.
Teach-Out Plan
As part of the approved teachout plan supported by the department and academic advisors:
- Courses will continue to be offered or substituted with relevant offerings from other departments based on student needs.
- Smaller class sizes may be supported through independent studies or alternative formats.
Please note: Admission to the HOM program is currently on hold.
For more information, please contact Dr. Traci Stewart, the program Director or the interim department chair, Professor Ashraf Elazzazi.
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Accreditation
University of Detroit Mercy is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission – and includes the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Operations Management degree.
The HOM program is structured to align with the Association of University Program in Health Administration (AUPHA) certification with program competencies derived from the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA) Competency Model. Faculty are active in AUPHA as well as the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (MCACHE) the local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Healthcare Operations Management Faculty
Thomas V. Fockler
Associate Professor
313-993-2483
fockletv@udmercy.edu
Zigmond Kozicki
Associate Professor
989-450-1451
kozickza@udmercy.edu
Mary Mitsch
Professor
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Acting Chair of Health Services Administration
313-993-1989
mitschme@udmercy.edu
Phillip Olla
Associate Professor
Director, Center for Augmenting Intelligence
313-993-1565
ollaph@udmercy.edu
Traci Stewart
Associate Professor
313-993-1644
stewartr1@udmercy.edu
