These programs prepare students for higher-level management jobs than programs that graduate students with other degrees. Courses needed for a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration often include hospital organization and management, accounting and budgeting, human resources administration, strategic planning, law and ethics, healthcare economics, and healthcare information systems. Some programs allow students to specialize in a particular type of facility, such as a hospital, nursing home, mental health facility, or group medical practice. Graduate programs often last between 2 and 3 years and can include up to 1 year of supervised administrative experience. The traits I have learned about myself state that I am realistic, investigative, artistic, social, resourceful, and conventional. To be a medical and health services manager you need the following qualities and skills: Analytical skills. Medical and health service managers must be able to understand and follow current regulations and be able to adapt to new laws. Communication skills. These managers must be able to communicate effectively with other healthcare providers