Online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management

Pursue a Career in the Ever-Growing Health Care Field

Earn your online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from the University of Michigan-Flint and receive a world-class education that supports your professional success. As the nationwide demand for competent health workers grows, majoring in health care management prepares you for a rewarding career path filled with opportunity.

Our 100% online program allows you to participate in traditional coursework and research projects and complete an internship at a health care facility so you can gain real-world experience, develop practical skills and learn from seasoned experts.

With your online bachelor’s in health care management degree, you enter the workforce equipped with all the competencies needed to manage teams of health workers, keep facilities running efficiently, and ensure patients receive top-quality care.

Why Major in Health Care Management at UM-Flint?

Learn in a Flexible, 100% Online Format

Earn your U-M degree wherever you are. Our online bachelor’s in health care management offers a flexible undergraduate education that accommodates your schedule. Whether you live in Michigan or another state, you can attend classes from anywhere, receive personalized mentorship from renowned faculty, and forge connections with classmates worldwide.

Sharpen Your Practical Skills through Real-World Experience

Health care managers rely on their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make strategic decisions in high-pressure environments. To help you develop these competencies, our program emphasizes practical application both inside the classroom and in real-world settings. You complete a required internship, which provides valuable, hands-on experience in a busy health care setting. Because of our long-standing community partnerships, past students have interned at renowned health care organizations, such as:

Study in a Certified Health Care Management Program

At UM-Flint, we work hard to craft a program that provides high-quality training, stays up-to-date with industry innovations, and prepares you for work in fast-paced environments. Our online health care management program is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, ensuring that our curriculum aligns with current standards and future health care system needs. With this certification, we promote a culture of academic excellence and accountability so you and your classmates can excel in the field.

Minor in Health Care Management

Earning your bachelor’s degree in another subject but want to cultivate an understanding of how to lead in the health care field? Complement your degree by minoring in health care management to learn more about health care administration and leadership best practices.

Health Care Management Program Curriculum

Our online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management curriculum offers a robust and comprehensive education meticulously designed to prepare you for leadership roles in the health care industry.

You must earn at least 124 credit hours, including UM-Flint’s general education requirements and your major-specific credits. Your health care management program requirements include:

Prerequisites (11-14 credits)
Health Care Management Foundation (21 credits)
Functional Areas of Health Care Management (24 credits)
Managing Diversity (3 credits)
Electives in Health Care (5-6 credits)
Capstone/Internship (3 credits)

As you dive into studying the US health care system, you gain a deeper understanding of its structure, nuances, and the challenges it faces. In your classes, you examine public policy, legal and ethical issues, the economics and politics of the health industry, and the fundamentals of public health. You also learn about the practical aspects of running a health organization, which includes human resource administration, strategic planning, information systems and management, and more.

Because health care managers’ work is diverse, our curriculum allows you to specialize your knowledge by taking courses that explore more niche subject matters. You can tailor your expertise by choosing electives that suit your interests and career goals, including marketing, financial management, quality assurance, and more.

With its flexibility and high-quality instruction, our online health care management degree program ensures you acquire the necessary managerial and critical thinking skills and industry knowledge to excel as a health services leader.

Review the health care management program curriculum for in-depth course descriptions.

“I was able to take all of my classes online but rarely went into any courses without recognizing some of my classmates from the program. Completing my internship in the middle of a pandemic was challenging but rewarding. It was very rewarding to pitch my ideas and see them become a reality. I faced my fears and grew in areas I was deficient in, such as lack of confidence. I am currently working in health care as a director of nursing. This is a promising and growing field, and we need more people who want to make a difference in health care because there is a lot of work to be done, especially when it comes to diversity, inclusion and justice.”

MiKayla West
Health Care Administration, 2021

Academic Advising

As you embark on your college journey, so many new experiences, challenges, and questions arise. But, at UM-Flint, we connect you to our expert advisors, who are ready to help you choose suitable courses, plan your future career, and everything in between.

Whether you’re enrolled in the program or just considering it, our academic advisors can answer your questions and help you chart a path to success. Our program’s dedicated academic advisor is Mary Bantu. You can contact her at [email protected] or 810-762-0852. You can also make an appointment with Mary Bantu online.

Careers in Health Care Management

Because of the magnitude and complexity of the health services industry, there is a broad spectrum of health care management jobs. Whether working in hospitals, nursing homes, or government agencies, health care managers use their knowledge of the medical field and strong leadership skills to ensure their facility remains efficient, the quality of care continually improves, and their employees are content and well-treated.

The duties of health care managers vary by position but often include responsibilities such as:

Improving efficiency and quality in delivering health care services.
Ensuring compliance with ever-changing laws, policies, regulations, and accreditations.
Recruiting and supervising staff.
Maintaining and securing health data and records.
Managing facility finances.
Preparing and managing budgets.
Strategic planning (short and long term).
Ensuring and enhancing safety and security in health care organizations.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the employment of health care managers will grow by 28 percent over the next 10 years. Working in the health care administration field also offers a rewarding earning potential. Nationwide, the median salary for this role is about $110,000 but can vary from $67,900 to $216,750.

In Michigan, the average health services administrator’s salary is $103,014. However, the range typically falls between $78,853 and $129,212. A health care manager’s income may vary depending on their location, level of education, certifications, additional skills, and experience.

$103,014 median annual wage for health services administrators in Michigan

Plan for the Future—Advance Your Career with Graduate Education

If you plan to tackle leadership career opportunities in the medical field, earning your master’s degree in a related area can expand your professional expertise and diversify your skill set. UM-Flint’s Department of Public Health & Health Sciences offers three options to continue your education and obtain your master’s degree:

The joint Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management/Master of Public Health program is designed for undergraduate Health Care Management students interested in pursuing an MPH degree. You can earn both degrees with up to 17 fewer credits than if you completed them separately.

Created for those with at least two years of health care administration experience, the Master of Science in Health Care Management is a 30-credit degree program offered through collaboration between the Department of Public Health & Health Sciences and the School of Management. This master’s program maximizes flexibility with a 100% online format and a completion time of as few as 22 months of part-time study.
The Master of Science in Health Services Administration is a 30-credit online program that allows you to stack several graduate certificates to custom-build a degree with the in-demand skills that interest you most. Don’t have previous health care experience? There’s no need to worry. Our MHSA degree program welcomes students from all academic disciplines to apply.

Certification

UM-Flint’s Health Care Management program is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, ensuring that our curriculum is aligned with current standards and future health care system needs.

Admission Requirements

Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, we aim to keep the admissions process simple, saving you time and money.

When applying to UM-Flint’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management program, please submit the following:

A completed online or paper application.
Official transcripts from all previous schools.
Review UM-Flint’s complete undergraduate admission requirements.

Have questions about our admissions requirements or application process? Please connect with our Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more detailed information.

Scholarships for Health Care Management Students

UM-Flint strives to keep college education accessible and affordable by providing various funding opportunities. Along with qualifying for financial assistance through UM-Flint’s Office of Financial Aid, you can browse and apply for a broad range of scholarships created specifically for students in our College of Health Sciences. Please note that each scholarship has unique requirements and application processes, so we recommend you carefully review each one.

Earn Your Health Care Management Bachelor’s Degree Online

UM-Flint’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree program helps you level up your leadership skills and cultivate diverse expertise. With the flexibility of a 100% online format and the attention to real-world application and problem-solving, you graduate with all the tools needed to positively impact how health care facilities operate and serve community needs.

Ready to join the health services workforce? Submit your UM-Flint application today!

If you want to meet the growing demand for people to run a huge range of health care facilities and programs, apply to UM-Flint’s Health Care Management program today. If you have questions, submit an online request for information or contact Mary Bantu, the program’s academic advisor, at [email protected] or 810-762-0852. You can also make an appointment with Mary Bantu online.