Penn State Great Valley Hosts Health Industry Management Career Panel

Business Wire, Feb 23, 2006

MALVERN, Pa. -- Penn State Great Valley will host a Health Industry Management Career Panel on Thursday, March 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Great Valley campus in the Safeguard Scientifics Building, Musser Auditorium.

The panel will include industry leaders from some of the region's top organizations including Shire Pharmaceuticals, Accenture, Sunrise Senior Living, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and United Healthcare. Topics covered will include the job outlook for health industry managers, transitioning between sectors in health industry management, and the role of professional organizations for aspiring health industry managers.

The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending can register by calling 610-648-3248 or e-mailing at gvmba@psu.edu. More information is available at www.gv.psu.edu/management.> The Masters of Business Administration in Biotechnology and Health Industry Management at Penn State Great Valley provides a unique opportunity for professionals in the health care industry to keep up with changes in their field. Courses focus on developing a solid understanding of management theory and practice and emphasize knowledge specific to the health care industry. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies is specifically designed for busy adults. Graduate degrees as well as continuing education courses and certificate programs are offered in part-time, year-round sessions that start every seven weeks. Conferencing services and facilities are also available. Convenient to home and work, Penn State Great Valley is easily accessible from Routes 202, I-476, I-76, and 30. Parking is free, safe, and plentiful. For more information, please call 610-648-3200, or visit www.gv.psu.edu.