90-Credit Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management
90-Credit Online Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management
Make a difference in healthcare — beyond the bedside.
Finish what you started — or begin a new path — with Saint Mary’s FastTrack 90™ B.S. in Healthcare Management. This flexible, fully online degree prepares you to help healthcare organizations and the people they serve thrive.
Whether you’re already working in healthcare or entering the field, you’ll build practical skills in healthcare leadership, communication, human resources, and research-based decision-making — preparing you for opportunities across hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and nonprofit organizations.
Offered through the School of Advancing Studies, FastTrack 90 provides a faster path to your bachelor’s degree, requiring 25% fewer credits than a traditional 120-credit program.
At Saint Mary’s, you’ll gain more than career-ready skills. Rooted in our Catholic Lasallian values, your education will strengthen the ethical judgment, integrity, and compassion you need to lead with purpose and contribute to stronger healthcare organizations.
Transform your future — and the lives of those you serve. Start at Saint Mary’s.
*Total credits required may vary based on transfer credits.
B.S. in Healthcare Management degree program highlights
Earn digital badges and a micro-credential in Healthcare Management Fundamentals after your first three courses — skills you can use in a healthcare management-related job right away.
Apply your coursework through online training and earn proof of completion in Healthcare Management, AI Applications in Healthcare, HR Management, and Cultural Needs and Mental Health.
The majority of textbooks are free and included as digital versions, helping reduce out-of-pocket costs and ensuring your materials are accessible online anytime.
Life moves fast. Your healthcare management degree should too.
Accelerate your career with a 100% online bachelor’s degree that requires only 90 credits instead of the traditional 120. Why wait?
Graduate sooner
Enter the workforce earlier
Start earning income sooner
Gain real-world experience faster
Advance in your field while others are still completing their final year
Time is money. Save both with an accelerated healthcare administration degree.
With 25% fewer credits, that means lower tuition costs and finishing sooner. Transfer up to 66 credits to maximize your time and money.
What you’ll learn in the B.S. in Healthcare Management degree program
U.S. healthcare and public health systems
Equity and ethical principles in care delivery
Use of data and information systems to inform healthcare decisions
Policies affecting diverse populations
Ethical leadership and communication skills
Solutions to real-world healthcare challenges
Respect for sociocultural diversity
Faculty at the heart of healthcare
Meet Cindy Koslowski from the School of Health and Human Services. As the program director of the bachelor’s in healthcare management program, she has the expertise to help you advance your future in this growing and in-demand field.
How to apply for the B.S. in Healthcare Management program
Saint Mary’s accepts applications for online bachelor’s degree programs year-round. You can start your accelerated degree program in the fall, spring, or summer semester once accepted for enrollment.
Transfer Credits
Students can transfer a maximum of 66 credits toward our 90 credit FastTrack90 programs. A grade of C- or better must have been earned in a course to qualify for transfer.
English Language Proficiency
Students with transcripts from universities located outside of the United States, unless from a waiver country listed here, are required to take and pass English Proficiency testing.
Saint Mary’s accepts:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 4 (formerly 72)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo with a minimum score of 105
International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0
Pearson Test of English with a score of 51
EIKEN with a minimum of Pre-1
Manchester Exam with a minimum score of 360
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
Completed application form
There is no application fee. For eligible degree-seeking applicants, Saint Mary’s may be able to order and cover the cost of transcripts from institutions that allow third-party requests.
Applicants must submit official high school, GED, or secondary school credentials for admission review.
Transfer students who have completed high school and earned 12 or more college-level credits after high school, with grades of C/2.0 or higher, are not required to submit official high school transcripts.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all post-high school coursework, including technical and community colleges. An official transcript is one sent directly to the university by the credit-granting institution.
Applicants with academic credentials from outside the U.S.
Applicants with academic credentials from outside the U.S. may not need a credential evaluation if the Admissions team is able to verify and evaluate the transcript, including U.S. equivalency and GPA conversion.
Applicants seeking transfer credit from post-secondary coursework completed outside the U.S. must submit an official course-by-course evaluation from a NACES approved service. Students are responsible for any associated costs.
Application materials should be directed to:
Office of Admission
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Or electronically to: tcadmission@smumn.edu
Application Deadlines
Fall semester term 1 – August 1
Fall semester term 2 – October 1
Spring semester term 1 – December 1
Spring semester term 2 – February 1
Summer semester term 1 – April 1
Summer semester term 2 – June 1
Notice of Acceptance
Get your admission decision within one to two weeks.
Tuition and financial aid for online bachelor's degree programs
With only 90 credits required, you can save up to $13,500 in tuition — money you can put toward a home, grad school, or your child’s education. It’s an investment in your future.
Financial aid is available through grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and possibly even employer reimbursement.
Every day, new job prospects emerge in healthcare settings, making finishing your degree essential to advancing in healthcare management. And with only 90 credits to complete, you’ll be able to start your new career faster!
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