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What Is Healthcare Management?
It's the Business Side of Healthcare!
Healthcare managers direct, plan, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care and health insurance companies, pharmaceutical and medical device organizations, long-term care facilities, public health agencies and other healthcare organizations. As business leaders in healthcare, they help organizations operate effectively, navigate complex challenges, and improve access to and delivery of healthcare services.
Why Choose the Healthcare Management Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Program?
- The University of Minnesota (UMN) is committed to educating and training current and future healthcare professionals, administrators and clinicians.
- You’ll be prepared to lead daily operations, strategic planning, decision-making, policy development and the administrative and business functions of a healthcare organization.
- You’ll learn from industry leaders and gain hands-on training to work in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. Instructors teach from experience, draw from real-life case studies and partner with teaching experts using state-of-the-art teaching methods and technology.
- You’ll learn alongside one of the most diverse student populations at the Twin Cities campus, gaining different perspectives for networking and learning how to lead more equitable healthcare organizations.
- You’ll have the flexibility to take courses in varying formats depending on the course and semester. Formats include: classroom, live online, self-paced online or community-based.
- You’ll earn the only Healthcare Management Bachelor of Applied Science degree in the Twin Cities certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
Program Overview
Intrigued? Watch this video to learn more about the Healthcare Management (HM) program.
The program is also offered as a minor and certificate.
Career Outlook
Healthcare remains one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, with job growth projected to outpace all other professions.
29%
Projected ten-year (2023–2033) job growth
- $118K Median annual wage for healthcare managers in the United States
- $114K Median annual wage for healthcare managers in Minnesota
Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, visited August 2025
A bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management equips students for entry-level roles and career opportunities such as:
- Medical Office/Clinic Manager
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Sales
- Healthcare Operations Manager
- Patient/Client Care Coordinator
- Quality & Patient Safety Manager
- Healthcare Project Manager
- Long-Term Care Administrator
- Client Services Specialist
- Account Manager
- Health System Manager
- Patient Access Supervisor
- Health Insurance Analyst
- Human Resources Generalist
- Digital Client Services Manager
- Admissions Supervisor
- Healthcare Consultant
- Business Office Manager
- Accounting/Billing Systems Specialist
- And many more!
Courses
Our curriculum is designed with your success top-of-mind, with practical instruction in the areas of evidence-based leadership, management, communication and collaboration, strategic and business planning, innovation, and ethics and responsibility, while addressing the diverse needs of healthcare organizations.
Review the Student Learning Outcomes for more details, and read more about the program in the Course Catalog.
Work with your program advisor to construct a plan with 120 semester credits in the following course sectors, including 76–79 within the major.
Foundation Courses (18–21 credits)
Students can apply to the program after completing at least 30 transferable college credits. These count toward your 120 credit total. When taken at the University, these foundation courses include:
- Exploration of Healthcare Management Careers (HSM 3001)
- Microeconomics (ECON 1101 or APEC 1101)***
- Introduction to Statistics (EPSY 3264, STAT 3011, STAT 1001, SOC 3811, or BA 2551)**
- Public Speaking (COMM 1101)*
- Introduction to Financial Reporting (ACCT 2051 or APEC 1251)
- Making Sense of Health Studies (PUBH 3106)
- Spreadsheet Skills (APEC 1201 or BA 2051)
* Fulfills Civic Life and Ethics Liberal Education requirements
** Fulfills Mathematical Thinking Liberal Education requirements
*** Fulfills Social Science and Global Perspectives Liberal Education requirements
Core Courses (36 credits)
Students should consult with their advisor about which core classes to take before others.
Note: Information Privacy and Security in Healthcare Management fulfills Technology and Society Liberal Education requirements.
Major Electives (22 credits)
General Courses (41–44 credits)
Your plan will also include general Liberal Education and Writing Intensive requirements.
While you can transfer credits from other institutions, 30+ of your 120 credits (at a GPA of 2.5+) must be at the UMN, including 24 after admission.
Learning Abroad
You may have the opportunity to study abroad as part of your degree.
- Learn more about learning abroad as an HM student.
- Find out about our annual learning abroad trip to Costa Rica.
Questions? Reach out to enrollment advisor Jeff Olsen Krengel for more information.
Long Term Care Administration
The University's Long Term Care (LTC) Administration programs provide the education and practical experience needed to support licensure as a long-term care or nursing home administrator in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our courses follow state licensing requirements for required content and are approved by the respective state licensing boards.
The HM program is Minnesota’s only program accredited by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) for the Health Services Executive (HSE) license.
Admission Requirements
Before You Apply
The HM program welcomes students who have completed at least 30 transferable college credits, which will count toward your 120-credit total. You can apply even if you have not yet completed 30 credits, but you should first talk with our admissions advisor.
Ready to apply?
Here's what we're looking for:
- 30 transferable credits
- 2.5+ GPA
- Demonstrated interest in the HM field
We also look to see if you have:
- A pattern of steady academic improvement
- Nonacademic experience in a related field
- Work experience, paid or unpaid
- Extenuating circumstances (events or issues that may have affected your progress in school)
The University also reserves the right to deny admission to an otherwise admissible applicant if the University determines that the applicant's enrollment would not be in the applicant's or the University's best interest.
Transfering Credits
Will My Credits Transfer?
Current UMN Students
Run a "What if" APAS report to see how your coursework might meet HM program requirements.
Non-UMN Students from a Local Community College
Sometimes HM foundation courses can be taken at a community college. To determine if your school's courses will transfer to the HM major, consult our Transfer Admissions Guides.
Non-U of M Students from a Four-year Institution
Visit Transferology a free, web-based system that provides access to up-to-date information about how your courses will transfer and apply to a degree program at the UMN Twin Cities. (Note: You will need to create a free Transferology account.)
Additional Resources
Have a specific question? Contact a transfer admissions counselor to discuss your individual coursework.
Transfer Admission Advising
Current UMN Twin Cities Students
If you are a current UMN student and want to transfer to CCAPS, contact CCAPS transfer specialist Jeff Olsen Krengel.
New UMN Twin Cities Students
If you have credits from another institution or UMN campus, contact a transfer specialist in the Office of Admissions.
Apply
The Healthcare Management degree accepts applications from students with at least 30 transferable college credits. Find out how your credits might transfer in the Transferring Credits section above.
Fall Semester Application Deadlines Priority: February 1 — Final: June 1
Spring Semester Application Deadlines Priority: October 1 — Final: December 1
All applications received by the priority deadline for each term will be considered. Applications received after the priority deadline, up until the final deadline, will be considered on a space-available basis.
Questions about admission requirements? Contact a transfer admission advisor.
Current Student Website
Are you a current student in the HM program? We created a website just for you! The Healthcare Management Student website is a one-stop shop for all your academic needs. From the website, you can:
- contact your instructors and advisors.
- browse the academic calendar.
- access essential forms and docs (e.g., Directed Study or Leave of Absence).
- explore internships and career opportunities.
- apply to learning abroad programs.
- learn about student associations, competitions and other activities
- and more!
Advisory Board
Comprised of leaders and educators from across the healthcare industry, the Healthcare Management Advisory Board provides guidance to keep the program current, relevant and forward-looking. Meeting twice a year, the board contributes to the quality of students’ educational experiences, enhancing their future roles as leaders in the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Healthcare Management?
Healthcare managers direct, plan, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care and health insurance companies, pharmaceutical and medical device organizations, long-term care facilities, public health agencies and other healthcare organizations. As business leaders in healthcare, they help organizations operate effectively, navigate complex challenges, and improve access to and delivery of healthcare services.
Healthcare managers play a key role in improving access to and delivery of healthcare services. Other responsibilities include:
- goal setting; strategic planning
- recruiting and training staff; human resources
- equity, inclusivity, and diversity initiatives
- managing finances; budgeting
- quality improvement; compliance
- innovation; project management
Healthcare management training allows you to become a leader in the healthcare field. You can focus on shaping healthcare policy, promoting equity and inclusion in the healthcare industry, managing healthcare delivery, or being a leader in another area of healthcare. It’s your choice!
What Can You Do with a Healthcare Management Degree?
With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management from the UMN, you can build a business leadership career in the healthcare industry. You can use your degree to find management jobs in hospitals, private practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice care organizations. You’ll also be prepared for a career working with mental health providers, managed care or health insurance companies, biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations, and government or public health agencies.
What Skills Are Useful in Healthcare Management?
In the UMN Healthcare Management program, you can expect to build the business skills needed for a fulfilling career. Some of these skills include: leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management and decision-making. Healthcare managers develop and use these kinds of skills on a daily basis to enhance organizational operations.
Healthcare managers should also have strong analytical, research, budgeting, project management, staff management and business administration skills. Other important skills include quality assurance and control, data collection, operations management and organizational skills. Healthcare managers are also skilled in promoting diversity, inclusion and equity in healthcare access and delivery. You’ll have a chance to practice all of these skills in the HM program.
What are the Education Requirements to Become a Healthcare Manager?
In most cases, healthcare managers will have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree.
What are the main courses in the HM degree program?
The core courses in this degree program include:
- Health Care Delivery Systems
- Human Resources in Health Care Settings
- Health Care Finance
- Inclusion and Equity in Health Care Management
- Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Management
- Health Care Administration and Management
- Health Care Law and Ethics
- Leadership and Business Planning
Students in HM program also complete an internship that allows the student to explore careers and job roles while putting in practice their learned skills.
How Can I Customize My Healthcare Management Education?
The University's Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management degree can be customized to fit your career goals and interests. Our advisors help students choose the right blend of courses for this undergraduate degree program. As a student, you can count on your advisor to provide you with support, guidance and practical information about the University and program.
Your HM degree can be customized to focus on areas including:
- healthcare information science
- project management
- healthcare economics
- healthcare leadership & management
- health data analytics
- marketing
- finance
- health system administration
- health and wellness
- cultural diversity
- addiction studies
- public health
- and many others!
You’ll need at least 22 credits in these elective options to customize your degree. Your advisor can provide you with guidance in choosing your electives and other courses.
Sources
What Medical and Health Services Managers Do (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
How to Become a Medical or Health Services Manager (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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