The Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management combines coursework in general education (communications, liberal arts, science, and quantitative methods), health care policy, finance, and management to prepare students for positions in the health care arena in nonclinical work. The health care arena includes acute care, physician practice, long-term care, insurance companies, and government. Positions are available in government and the private and not-for-profit sectors. Available positions include office manager, billing agent, project coordinator, HR recruiting specialist, marketing specialist, claims adjudicator, clinical liaison, customer service representative, admissions staff, marketing specialist, and others.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management features a curriculum that focuses on the business side of healthcare, integrating management and finance skills with healthcare strategy, training you in management, healthcare finance and budgeting, human resources, marketing and communication, organizational leadership, strategic planning, and U.S. health policy. With this degree you will be prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings and health-related companies. Your grounding in business foundations will also prepare you to pivot your career at any point.