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B.S. in Healthcare Management
Transform lives with a healthcare management degree.
Are you looking to advance your career in healthcare and step into a leadership role? The online degree completion program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can help you achieve your goals and prepare you for the complex world of healthcare management. With 30 transferable college credits, you can build on your foundation and complete your degree online in just one year.
Designed for both current healthcare professionals and those looking to start a new career in the field, our program will help you develop strong management skills, enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and build your technical expertise. You’ll be prepared to make a difference in the lives of others in your community through leadership, compassion, and integrity.
With over 10,000 recent job postings in the healthcare field in Minnesota requiring a bachelor’s degree, the demand for qualified professionals is higher than ever. By earning your degree, you’ll be prepared to take advantage of these opportunities and advance your career in this growing field.
Don’t settle for a career that doesn’t fulfill your potential. Enroll in our healthcare management program today and take the first step toward transforming lives – including your own.
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B.S. in Healthcare Management Program Highlights
- No need to wait. With six start times annually, begin your journey today.
- Save both tuition and time with graduate courses counting towards both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Up to 50% of a graduate degree can be completed as part of your bachelor’s degree, with graduate courses at undergraduate course tuition prices.
- As you complete your degree, you will have the opportunity to earn your Community Health Worker Certificate (CHW).
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
Join us for an information session to learn more about programs, how to apply, transferring your credits, and more. We offer live information sessions where you can meet other prospective learners and faculty, as well as an archive you can view on your own time.
Previous Credits Count Toward Your B.S. Degree
Prior credits earned, past work experience, and military service all count toward finishing your degree. All of them. Applying the credits you already have toward the career you want — and do it faster than you thought possible.
- Your past credits are always eligible – they never expire
- Technical college credits are accepted
- Transfer up to 90 credits (75% of your bachelor of science degree)
- Transfer credits for prior learning
- You can apply standardized tests such as CLEP or DSST toward your degree.
- We accept military, industry, and business training via the American Council on Education (ACE) or PLA.
Submit your transcripts and we’ll get started creating a personalized degree plan for you. Find out how quickly you can earn your degree.
Apply for Admission
Apply anytime to finish your bachelor’s degree. Many of the programs have six start times per year. Start here to take the next step.
- Applicants must demonstrate an overall grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale with evidence of at least 30 transferable semester credits¹.
- These credits must include completion of one basic English composition course with a grade of C- or better.²
- Applicants may be required to complete an interview with a program administrator as part of the admissions process.
¹These credits may be made up of:
- Industry Training and Military Separation Paper carrying American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations or,
- Past College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exam credits or,
- International credits evaluated by a source accepted by Saint Mary’s University or,
- Any credits transferable from a regionally accredited or non-regionally accredited institution.
²The English composition course requirement helps the student prepare for college level coursework. The applicant may be conditionally admitted if he or she cannot prove competency in this area, in which case the CLEP College Composition exam with essay or a similar university course must be taken within the first semester of study at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Students who have completed 30 credits from an accredited institution within the U.S. or the equivalent of these credits from an institution in an approved waiver country are exempt from demonstrating English language proficiency. Otherwise, students with transcripts from universities located outside of the U.S. 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 72
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0
- International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0 or Pearson Test of English with a score of 51
- Duolingo Language Test with a minimum score of 100
- Pearson Test of English with a score of 51
Please see our academic catalog for a list of all approved waiver countries.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed application form
- Official transcripts should be issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from all previous institutions attended with a minimum of 30 semester credits (C- and higher) and a college level English Composition course.
- Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course by course basis by a university accepted evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, One Earth International Credential Evaluators or any approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards.
- Saint Mary’s can order and cover the cost of transcripts from domestic institutions that allow third-party requests for eligible degree-seeking applicants. Contact your transfer counselor for more information.
- Official Transcripts should be sent to Office of Admission:
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404 - Or email: tcadmission@smumn.edu
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
- Fall: August 2nd, 2024
- Spring: December 2nd, 2024
- Summer: April 4th, 2025
- Fall 2025: August 1, 2025
Applicants completing the application process by the priority deadline are guaranteed consideration for their intended start date.
- Fall 2023 : Aug. 28
- Fall 2023 term 2: Oct. 23
- Spring 2024: Jan. 8
- Spring 2024 term 2: March 4
- Summer 2024 : May 6
- Summer 2024 term 2: July 1
- Fall 2024: Sept. 2
You can expect to be notified about your acceptance approximately two weeks following your application completion date.
Explore options to finance your education.
At Saint Mary’s, we are committed to making your investment as accessible and affordable as possible. Learn more about tuition, fees, financial aid, and scholarships.
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 & Salary
The demand for healthcare professionals is accelerating at a staggering rate with a projected 11.9 million healthcare jobs by 2030. Every day, new job prospects emerge, making finishing your degree essential to advancing in healthcare management.
28%
growth rate is expected for medical and health services manager occupations from 2021 and 2031
Related Programs
Find the right program for right now — or the future. Saint Mary’s offers adult degree completion programs, as well as graduate certificates, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saint Mary’s offers a generous transfer policy. Many can transfer up to 90 credits toward our degree completion programs. Our transfer counselor specialists will guide you through the process.
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
The only thing virtual about your online experience is the classroom. Our flexible online programs offer the rigor and reputation you expect from Saint Mary’s.
Explore more here.
If you are in a degree-granting program and enrolled at least half time, you may be eligible for financial aid.
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
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- All other career data on this page can be found at Lightcast (lightcast.io) Q1 2023 Data, September 2022-February 2023.