The minor in health systems management introduces students to the context and foundational knowledge required for managerial or administrative work within a healthcare system, physician practice, advocacy organizations, professional organizations, community health, and health care consulting. Students will examine the current state of health care in the United States with emphasis on leadership, performance improvement, and health care politics and policy. This minor is not intended for students with a major in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Systems Management as many of the required classes will overlap with the minor course work.

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At least 9 credits must be unique to the minor and cannot be used to fulfill the program of study requirements of the student’s major, concentration, undergraduate certificate, or another minor. Students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Students should be familiar with university-wide requirements for minors described in AP.5.3.4 Minors.

This minor is not intended for students in the BS Health Administration degree with a concentration in Health Systems Management, as many of the required classes will overlap with the minor course work.

Banner Code: HSMG

Minor Requirements

Total credits: 15

Required Courses

HAP 301Health Care Delivery in the United States3
HAP 416Leadership and Management of Health Systems I3
HAP 430Process Improvement in Healthcare Organizations3
HAP 442Introduction to Health Care Politics and Policy3
Total Credits12

Electives

Select one course from the following:3
Healthcare Ethics
Healthcare Law
Human Resources Management in Healthcare
Healthcare Finance
Introduction to Health/Medical Practice Management
Leadership and Management of Health Systems II
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Total Credits3