Bachelor of Science in Health Management

About

Saint Louis University's B.S. in health management is offered through the College for Public Health and Social Justice, which is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Health management is a major for SLU students interested in business, health care, and community health and wellness. Health care delivery is highly complex, and there is a need for trained individuals who can recommend, implement, operate and evaluate changes to the system. Decisions made by health care executives help improve the lives of millions of people every day.  A degree in health management from SLU educates students about the business side of public health and health care, built upon a foundation in Jesuit-based liberal arts, business and public policy. Health management majors gain knowledge and skills vital to understanding the health care system's role in implementing policies and processes that impact the complex challenges facing the health of communities. SLU's health management major contains 39 credits of major courses that focus on the business elements of health systems, including marketing, finance, human resources, organization and strategic planning. Classes cover topics including health care economics, management of health care organizations, health care financial management, business sectors in health care, population health, biostatistics and epidemiology. SLU's health management curriculum prepares students to: Describe the impact of social, cultural, economic, financial and political factors on health care organizations. Understand and explain the application of relevant information technology, including databases, in health care. Identify and articulate the diverse values and needs of relevant stakeholders. Apply the principles and core functions of management and decision theory.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Healthcare Administrator, Hospital Manager, Clinic Manager, Medical Office Manager, Health Services Manager, Nursing Home Administrator, Health Policy Analyst, Patient Services Coordinator, Public Health Program Coordinator, Health Information Manager, Insurance Claims Manager, Quality Improvement Coordinator, Risk Management Specialist (Healthcare), Managed Care Coordinator, Compliance Officer (Healthcare), Community Health Manager, Wellness Program Manager, Occupational Health Manager, Pharmaceutical Services Manager, Medical Practice Manager, Rehabilitation Services Manager, Long-Term Care Administrator, Emergency Management Coordinator (Healthcare), Telehealth Program Manager, Global Health Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Health Services Manager.