B.S. in Healthcare Management
Pursue a healthcare management career that transforms lives. Including your own.
Saint Mary’s B.S. in Healthcare Management program is designed for those who want to advance into management and are working in healthcare, want to start a new career in the field, or have a health-related associate degree. Pursue your bachelor’s degree to empower yourself and prepare to make a difference in the lives of others in your community through leadership, compassion, and integrity.
As part of this program, you’ll develop strong management skills, broaden your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, learn how to effectively communicate with culturally diverse communities, and build your technological skill set.
Courses in our bachelor of science in healthcare management program are taught by faculty with real-world experience and knowledge of current trends shaping healthcare, including:
- •Reforms in healthcare and policies
- •The use of technology in healthcare
- •Increased diversity in communities and how to effectively communicate with culturally diverse individuals, groups, and communities
- •Data-driven decision making and evidence-based practices
- •The value of seeing healthcare through an equity and ethical focused mindset
Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate
Bridge the gap between individuals and the complex medical and social service systems by becoming a community health worker. Promote well-being through health education in your community by earning the optional Community Health Worker Certificate as you complete your bachelor’s degree.
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Program Highlights
Strong leadership is critical in the complex world of healthcare. From healthcare, nonprofit organizations, government, and education, careers in healthcare management are as diverse as our communities. Learn how to break down barriers and build healthy communities through effective communication, advanced technology, and advocating equity and inclusion.
Program Features
What Makes it Special
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Complete this program in as little as 2 years -
Community Health Worker Certificate Offered
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Mission-focused coursework
What You'll Learn
What You’ll Learn
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Respect for sociocultural diversity
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Adaptation to the changing healthcare environment
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Analytical skills with an ethical mindset
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Ethical leadership skills valued by today’s workforce
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Implications and benefits of health information systems
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Research skills, information literacy, and data analysis
Where You’ve Been. It’s Just as Important as Where You’re Going.
Prior credits earned, past work experience, military service. They all count toward finishing your degree. All of them. Get maximum credit for what you already know, so you’re not starting over — you’re finishing stronger. When we say “it’s never too late,” we mean it.
Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate
Amplify your degree. Bridge the gap between individuals and the complex medical and social service systems.
Promote well-being through health education in your community by earning the optional Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate as you complete your bachelor’s degree.
Course Catalog
Career Outlook
The demand for healthcare professionals is accelerating at a staggering rate, with a projected 11.9 million healthcare jobs by 2030. The aging baby boomer population and longer life expectancies is driving the need for healthcare leaders.1
Health Services Manager
$101,340 per year*Community Service Manager
$74,000 per year*Clinic Manager
$99,290 per year*Growth in Health Service Manager jobs 2020-2030
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Projections at https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.nr0.htm (visited April 1, 2022).