Health Care Management, B.S.
The program is a Full Certified Undergraduate member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). The BSHCM program has been certified for 30 continuous years.
Mission | Vision | Values | INTERNSHIP
What is healthcare management?
Our healthcare management program is designed to prepare students for managerial roles
in various healthcare organizations, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,
insurance companies, and government agencies. It provides students with a strong foundation
in both healthcare and management principles, equipping them with the skills and knowledge
necessary to excel in the dynamic and rapidly evolving healthcare industry.
Individuals who typically graduate with a major in healthcare management are highly
motivated and have a passion for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes. They
possess strong leadership and critical thinking skills, as they are required to navigate
through complex challenges and make informed decisions that impact patient care and
organizational performance. Additionally, they have a keen interest in healthcare
policy and regulations, as they play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and driving
quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings.
Our program attracts individuals from diverse academic backgrounds, including healthcare
professionals seeking to advance their careers into management positions, as well
as students with undergraduate degrees in fields such as business administration,
public health, or healthcare sciences who are interested in pursuing a management
career within the healthcare sector.
Healthcare Management Careers
Graduates from our healthcare management program have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. They can pursue roles such as:
- Healthcare Administrators
- Health Services Managers
- Healthcare Consultants
- Healthcare Policy Analysts
- Healthcare Entrepreneurs
With the growing demand for skilled healthcare managers and leaders, our graduates are well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to the industry.
Healthcare Management Salary Expectations
The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $104,830 in May 2022. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $64,100, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $209,990.In May 2022, the median annual wages for medical and health services managers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
- Hospitals; state, local, and private $125,280
- Government $119,100
- Outpatient care centers $101,890
- Offices of physicians $99,440
- Nursing and residential care facilities $93,610
Healthcare Management Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)
Q: What is Health Care Management (HCM)?
A: Health Care Management is a profession that applies administration concepts to manage
the resources of health care facilities.
Q: What do health care management professionals do?
A: Health Care Management professionals plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate
the resources of health care organizations. Health care managers ensure that health
care is provided in a cost-effective and humane manner.
Q: In what settings do HCM graduates begin their careers?
A: Clinics, Health Insurance Companies, Healthcare Associations, Hospitals, Skilled
Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Group Practices, Mental Health Clinics,
Rehabilitation Centers, Managed Care Organizations, Government Agencies, and Community
Health Centers.
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More About Health Care Management
The undergraduate Student Health Care Management Association (SHCMA) is composed of professional and pre-professional students who have declared Health Care Management as their major. The officers of this association consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Historian, and Parliamentarian who are elected by the junior and senior class members.
The Division of Health Care Management is a full member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), and the undergraduate program is certified by AUPHA.
The graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
See www.cahme.org for details.
The mission of the undergraduate Health Care Management Program is to prepare underrepresented students for entry-level positions in the healthcare industry through a market-relevant health care management education.
The vision of the Health Care Management Program is to be the premier academic program for undergraduate healthcare management education that produces advocates and decision-makers for improving quality and access to care. Additionally, the Program will be recognized nationally and globally for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
The undergraduate Health Care Management Program promote the following core values as essential components to the achievement of the above stated mission: Excellence, Accountability, Integrity/Ethics, Respect, Service, and Collaboration.
An essential component of the academic experience is a thirteen 13-week field practicum. The administrative internship serves as a "bridge" between concepts, theories and practice. It integrates course work with a supervised practicum experience and allows the student to explore an area of special interest. Criminal background check clearance is required for internship placement.
