Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Health Management - Major | Online |
| Health Management - Minor | Online |
| Health Management - Certificate | Online |
Be a difference maker in health management
Made for those who have a calling to make a difference in the lives around them, health management combines interests in the field of healthcare and the critical need for leaders and administrators. This degree and the important work that follows will be the difference maker in ensuring improvements in patient experience. Whether you are brushing up on the latest and best practices in healthcare or interested in a field that impacts people every day, this degree is designed for experienced healthcare professionals and those just getting started.
Health Management is a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Sarah Monson
Academic Advisor
Health Management Major
The health management program provides career-entry opportunities for high school graduates and professional advancement opportunities for health care personnel. Career opportunities for students with baccalaureate degrees in health management include management positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, health maintenance, and other managed care organizations, public health departments, community-based and home health agencies, medical equipment companies, government regulatory agencies, and health insurance companies.
The health management program focuses on developing managerial, administrative, and computer skills, supplementing those skills with an in-depth knowledge of the health care system. The program prepares graduates to offer managerial excellence to employers.
Long-term Care Administration—The health management program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators and meets Minnesota regulations for long-term health care administration. Health management program graduates are eligible to take the Minnesota licensure examination for nursing home administration.
After completing the program, graduates will:
- Evaluate leadership concepts for strategic decision-making in healthcare organizations.
- Analyze how different factors impact quality and patient outcomes within the US healthcare delivery system.
- Compare and contrast the role organizational leadership and human resource functions play in healthcare organizations.
- Apply foundational financial management skills to evaluate healthcare organizations.
- Examine the impact of ethics, policy processes, and regulation on the delivery of healthcare.
- Recognize the role and value of technology and healthcare informatics in the delivery of healthcare.
Health Management Minor
The health care management minor, delivered completely online, is designed to prepare undergraduate students with the conceptual knowledge for work in the healthcare field or graduate study. The asynchronous education will introduce students to the business of healthcare by augmenting other majors, allowing a competitive advantage of applying skills in a healthcare organization. This minor is designed for students of junior and senior status.
Health Management Certificate
The Health Management certificate program will provide fundamental knowledge in the business of healthcare in such areas of finance, health information technology, healthcare law, ethics, group practice, and so on. The certificate will qualify participants to advance their management careers in hospitals, outpatient centers, physician group practices, managed care organizations, public health agencies, and other health-related organizations, utilizing customizable elective courses to best fit the educational need of the individual.
Awards & Accreditation
- U of M Crookston ranked #1 Best Value College in Minnesota for 2025
- The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Best Online Degrees In Healthcare Management Of 2024 (Forbes Advisor)
- Health Management is approved by the Board of Examiners for Long Term Services and Support (BELTSS) in Minnesota.
Student Experiences
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Full-time (13-18 credits), on-campus.
| Expense Category | MN Resident & Non Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,288 |
| Books/supplies* | $279 |
| Housing/food | $11,024 |
Average Cost After Aid
$13,436
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!
Your Future Professors
What is Campus Life Like?
Residential Life
University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!
Student Stories
A Driven Competitor, A Passionate Leader: A Look into Sarah Burgum's Journey at U of M Crookston
That passion led her to the University of Minnesota Crookston, where she now balances a packed schedule as a third-year soccer student-athlete, leader, and aspiring occupational therapist.
Katie Lienemann - Health Management
Katie Lienemann, from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, talks about her major in health management and why it was the right choice for her.