Develop Business and Leadership Skills for Healthcare
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
As the nation’s healthcare sector expands, the demand for skilled professionals in healthcare administration has never been greater. Health care policies, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), are transforming the way services are organized and delivered, impacting both patient access and provider operations nationwide. Stevenson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management equips you with the knowledge, skills, and technological expertise to thrive in this evolving field. You’ll learn to:
- Conduct research and analyze healthcare data
- Manage business practices that ensure high-quality patient care
- Communicate and collaborate effectively to lead teams and improve processes
Our B.S. in Healthcare Management program leverages Stevenson’s strengths in both business and healthcare through the Brown School of Business and Leadership and the Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. You’ll gain a strong foundation in healthcare administration, with courses in accounting, finance, healthcare management and marketing, economics, healthcare information systems, policy, and ethics and law.
Graduates are prepared for professional success in diverse healthcare settings, including:
- Health insurers
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Physician and specialty practices
- Ambulatory care centers
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
Impact Lives Through Service
You’ll play a vital role in improving healthcare and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Stevenson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead, manage, and enhance healthcare delivery. Graduates are prepared to positively impact patients and communities across hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations.
Career Paths and Advancement
The healthcare and social assistance sector is on track to become the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 8.4% increase in employment from 2023 to 2033, nearly triple the national average job growth of 2.8%.
Earn What You’re Worth
Healthcare managers are among the best-compensated professionals in the field. In 2024, the median annual salary for medical and health services managers was $117,960, significantly higher than the median wage of $49,500 across all occupations.
Versatile Skills for Any Career Path
The most sought-after skills in healthcare management job postings include business administration, communication, project and team management, leadership, and operational expertise. Our Healthcare Management program is designed to develop all of these skills, which are also highly transferable to other industries and business sectors.
Why Choose Healthcare Management?
Stevenson University’s Brown School of Business and Leadership is proud to have received specialized accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Meet Our Students & Alumni
In the Heart of Healthcare
Alexis Gross
Healthcare Management
“Stevenson helped me find another route to take where I could still be in healthcare – which I am so passionate about – but in a different sense.”
Study Healthcare Management at Stevenson
Courses
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.
Course Preview
| HCM 208 | Healthcare Ethics and Law | 3 Credits |
| CMH 210 | Introduction to Community Health | 3 Credits |
| HCM 311 | Health Insurance and Managed Care | 3 Credits |
| HCM 314 | Healthcare Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
| Bio 332 | Epidemiology | 3 Credits |
| CHS 220 | Diversity and Cultural Competence | 3 Credits |
| EC 335 | Health Economics | 3 Credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Healthcare Management program.
Major Requirements
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| ENG 150 | College Writing I | 3 credits |
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| ENG 151 | College Writing I | 3 credits |
| ENG 152 | College Writing II | 3 credits |
Program Requirements
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
| ACC 141 | Managerial Accounting | 3 Credits |
| BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 Credits |
| or | ||
| BIO 113 | General Biology I | 3 Credits |
| BIO 113L | General Biology Lab | 1 Credits |
| BIO 322 | Epidemiology | 3 Credits |
| CHS 220 | Diversity and Cultural Competence | 3 Credits |
| CMH 210 | Introduction to Community Health | 3 Credits |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 Credits |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 Credits |
| EC 335 | Health Economics | 3 Credits |
| MATH 136 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 Credits |
| MGT 210 | Business Writing | 3 Credits |
| HCM 208 | Healthcare Ethics and Law | 3 Credits |
| HCM 212 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 Credits |
| HCM 310 | Theories and Practice of Healthcare Management | 3 Credits |
| HCM 311 | Health Insurance and Managed Care | 3 Credits |
| HCM 312 | Managing Healthcare Personnel | 3 Credits |
| HCM 313 | Healthcare Financial Management | 3 Credits |
| HCM 314 | Healthcare Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
| HCM 400 | Professional Skills Development | 3 Credits |
| HCM 417 | Healthcare Management Internship | 6 Credits |
Career Opportunities
- Ambulatory care centers
- Budget analyst
- Benefits administrator
- Compliance specialist
- Health insurers
- Health information and records administrators
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Patient advocate
- Physician and specialty practices
- Rehabilitation, residential, and long-term care
- Social and counseling services
- Wellness and health services and consulting
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
A B.S. to M.S. Option is available for qualified students who are interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The program is designed to blend seamlessly, providing students with a more powerful education in a shorter period of time.
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