The associate’s of arts degree in Healthcare Management offered by Florida Tech University Online wishes to prepare its graduates to succeed in the medical management industry. Some of the focuses of the degree program include bioethical and socio-ethical issues; developing the skills necessary to plan, strategize, organize, staff, lead, and change a medical or hospital offices and procedures; the ability to recognize developing trends in health care management systems and structures; and how to use critical thinking skills to solve pertinent problems in the industry.Careers that the associate’s degree may prepare a graduate for include risk manager, case coordinator, office manager, and medical administrator. Florida Tech’s program is available to students 100 percent online. Dedicated full-time students may have the ability to complete the program in as little as 20 months. Typically, students enroll on a part-time basis as they are also working and/or taking care of families while earning their degree.