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Online Bachelor's in Healthcare Management

Transform lives with a healthcare management degree.

Finish what you started or embark on a new path with a flexible, fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management, offered through the School of Advancing Studies. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your journey into healthcare, this undergraduate program is designed to fit your lifestyle and help you achieve your career goals.

With an open credit entry point, you can start with any number of prior college credits — or none at all — since there’s no minimum required. You’ll only take the courses necessary to complete your bachelor’s degree, and our generous credit transfer policy makes it easy to fast-track your progress.

Earn your degree on your schedule, from anywhere. Built specifically for working adults, this program offers the flexibility to balance school with work, family, and other commitments. Along the way, you’ll develop the leadership, critical thinking, and technical skills needed to excel in healthcare management roles across hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and nonprofit organizations.

Whether you’re returning to complete your degree after time away or starting fresh in a growing industry, our online bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management will help you take the next step both professionally and personally.

Enroll today and transform your future and the lives of those you serve.

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$440

cost per credit

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$440

cost per credit

SeptOctJan
MarMayJun

start dates

Online

B.S. in Healthcare Management Program Highlights

  • No need to wait. With six start times annually, begin your journey today.
  • Fast-track to a graduate degree by taking courses that count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Ask your admissions counselor for details.
  • Check if your employer is part of our Trusted Partnership Program, offering scholarships through our partners with several companies, school districts, and organizations. Learn more.

What You'll Learn in the B.S. in Healthcare Management Program

  • Respect for sociocultural diversity
  • Adaptation to the changing healthcare environment
  • Analytical skills with an ethical mindset
  • Ethical leadership skills valued by today’s workforce
  • Implications and benefits of health information systems
  • Research skills, information literacy, and data analysis

Information Sessions

How can I transfer my credits? How long will it take me to finish? Sign up for an information session to get these questions answered.

Accelerate Your B.S. Degree

Take advantage of our credit transfer policy to possibly avoid retaking classes and speed up your degree completion. 

  • Your past credits never expire and are always eligible 
  • Transfer up to 90 credits (75% of your bachelor of science degree)
  • Associate degree or technical college credits are accepted 
  • Get credit for your military experience and training  

Learn more about accepted credits or submit your transcripts for a personalized degree plan.

How to apply for the B.S. in Healthcare Management Program

Saint Mary’s accepts applications for online bachelor degree programs year-round. You can start your program in the fall, spring, or summer semester once accepted.

To apply, you’ll need to provide:

  • Completed application form
  • Official transcripts
    • If you’ve completed college-level coursework: submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities you attended.
    • If you haven’t completed any college-level coursework: submit an official high school transcript showing your diploma.
  • Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable) Interview with a program administrator (if requested)

It must be sent directly to Saint Mary’s University by the issuing institution. International transcripts must be evaluated course-by-course by an approved credential evaluation service, such as:

  • World Education Services (WES)
  • Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
  • Educational Perspectives
  • One Earth International Credential Evaluators
  • Any NACES member (naces.org)

Send Materials To:

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Office of Admission

2500 Park Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55404

  • Fall Term 1 — Aug. 1
  • Fall Term 2 — Oct. 1
  • Spring Term 1 — Dec. 1
  • Spring Term 2 — Feb. 1
  • Summer Term 1 — April 1
  • Summer Term 2 — June 1

Tuition and Financial Aid

Only pay for the credit you need with the credits you’ve already earned. Plus, there are resources to help cover the cost of your degree, including loans, grants, and exclusive Saint Mary’s financial aid programs. Our counselors will guide you to find a financial aid plan that works for you.

Course Catalog

In addition to foundational courses, you’ll take courses such as ,

  • Advanced Health Policy and Ethics
  • Current Issues in Health; Research and Practice
  • Cultural Competency for Health Professionals

The course catalog provides complete information about course requirements.

Careers and Salary

Every day, new job prospects emerge, making finishing your degree essential to advancing in healthcare management. A bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management can open new doors.

Healthcare Manager

$65,223 per year*

Behavioral Health Manager

$48,520 per year*
28%

growth rate is expected for medical and health services manager occupations from 2021 and 2031

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • At Saint Mary’s, we want you to succeed, and we help you do so, inside and outside of the classroom:

    Student Central: Your one stop for student services

    Library: Resources and services are available 24/7 to all students.

    Writing Center: Offers virtual and face-to-face services to support students

    Career Services: Can help you develop your career-readiness skills at any point in your education

  • If you are in a degree-granting program and enrolled at least half time, you may be eligible for financial aid. 

    Learn more here.

  • Life gets busy. Whether you’re raising a family, pursuing your career, or playing an active role in your community, we know you want to keep up with what you love while you take the next step in your career. That’s why Saint Mary’s online programs are flexible and designed to fit your demanding life.

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (visited February 14, 2023).
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social and Community Service Managers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm (visited February 14, 2023).
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm (visited February 14, 2023).
  4. All other career data on this page can be found at Lightcast (lightcast.io) Q1 2023 Data, September 2022-February 2023.