Program Requirements
. Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2008.
. Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
. Required credits within the major: 120.
. This program requires summer terms.
. Degree: Bachelor of Science.
The health management program provides career-entry opportunities for high school graduates and professional advancement opportunities for health care personnel. Career opportunities for students with baccalaureate degrees in health management include management positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, health maintenance and other managed care organizations, public health departments, community-based and home health agencies, medical equipment companies, government regulatory agencies, and health insurance companies.
The health management program focuses on developing managerial, administrative, and computer skills, supplementing those skills with an in-depth knowledge of the health care system. The program prepares graduates to offer managerial excellence to employers.
Long-Term Care Administration-The health management program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators and meets Minnesota regulations for long-term health care administration. Health management program graduates are eligible to take the Minnesota licensure examination for nursing home administration.
Program outcomes: graduates will
. communicate effectively and work as a team in a health care setting
. demonstrate leadership ability in problem solving, conflict resolution, and change management
. understand the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues inherent to health care
. show the ability to adapt to changing public policy, economic, and financial issues in health care
. demonstrate assessment skills related to improving clinical care and customer service
. understand technology and how to apply it to the workplace
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site.
General Requirements
All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 40 upper division credits.
Liberal Education Requirements
A minimum of 40 liberal education credits required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required:
COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
ECON 2101 - Microeconomics, HI/BEH/SSC (3.0 cr)
MATH 1031 - College Algebra, MATH THINK (3.0 cr)
SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr)
Technology Requirement - 3 credits
CA 1010 - Introduction to Computer Technology (1.0 cr)
CA 1xxx
Health Management Core Requirements - 59 credits
ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0 cr)
ACCT 2102 - Principles of Accounting II (3.0 cr)
CA 1020 - Spreadsheet Applications (2.0 cr)
HSM 1010 - Medical Terminology (2.0 cr)
HSM 2010 - Introduction to Health Services Organizations (2.0 cr)
HSM 3020 - Quality Improvement and Risk Management (4.0 cr)
HSM 3030 - Health Care and Medical Needs (2.0 cr)
HSM 3100 - Essentials of Managed Care (3.0 cr)
HSM 3130 - Health Management Information Systems (3.0 cr)
HSM 3200 - Health Care Leadership and Planning (4.0 cr)
HSM 3230 - Administration of Continuum Care Facilities (3.0 cr)
HSM 3240 - Health Care Policy and Comparative Systems (3.0 cr)
HSM 3900 - Internship (1.0-3.0 cr)
HSM 4100 - Health Care Finance (3.0 cr)
HSM 4210 - Health Care Law and Biomedical Ethics (4.0 cr)
HSM 4212 - Regulatory Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3200 - Principles of Management (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr)
MGMT 3220 - Human Resource Management (3.0 cr)
MKTG 3300 - Principles of Marketing (3.0 cr)
CA Electives
Take 2 credits of CA electives.
Electives
Electives - 16 credits
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