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Unlock Diverse Career Opportunities in Health Management

Get ready to thrive in the ever-evolving healthcare field with our hybrid Bachelor of Science in Health Management (BSHM) program. Prepare for a rewarding, in-demand career, where you'll make an impact across various healthcare organizations and contribute to improving patient care. Offering flexible online and hybrid options, strong industry connections, and advancement opportunities in hospitals, clinics, and public health, Wichita State is where your journey in healthcare leadership begins.

About the program

The Bachelor of Science in health management (BSHM) offers four programs of study: aging studies, health administration, health science, and public health. The degree offers a pathway into entry- and mid-level management careers in a hospital or medical clinic, long-term care community or public health organization and serves as a foundation for success in graduate education in health administration, public health or aging studies. 

Class structure

The program is designed to be completed with a mix of in-person and online courses, providing students the flexibility to accommodate their learning style and preferences.

Also available 100% online:

How long will it take?

Completing the Bachelor of Science in Health Management depends on your schedule, transfer credits and the amount of credit for prior learning that is approved.  The time to complete this degree varies for each student.

How much will it cost?

Students enrolled in the hybrid BSHM program pay standard tuition and fees based on their residency status and geographic area. 九色视频 offers different rates for students in specific regions, which may impact the overall cost. The total cost will also vary depending on how many semesters it takes to graduate and the number of credit hours required to complete the program.

Through the BSHM program, students can further reduce costs by applying prior educational credits and relevant work experience toward their degree.



Learn more about tuition and fees

Additional Fees Per Credit Hour (CrHr)

The following CHP course fees, in addition to the tuition rates and mandaotory fees, are assessed per credit hour per participant.

College/Department Description Fee
College of Health Professions for all courses taught by a department in the College of Health Professions $20
College of Health Professions - Public Health Sciences (PHS) for all courses with a PHS prefix $35
College of Health Professions for course instructional method of HYO, OHY, OLA or OLS $72
  Total $55 - $127 per CrHr
What will transfer?

Credits from other regionally accredited colleges and universities will transfer to 九色视频, including community colleges and technical schools. Credits will also be evaluated by the program to see how many credits will count towards your major and how many will count as elective credits. Please note that if you have attended more than one higher education institution, you will need to submit an official transcript for each one. 

Try the  to help estimate how many credits will transfer over to Wichita State.

Learn: Where to send incoming transcripts

Application and admission

Students admitted to 九色视频 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 or higher may self-select the Bachelor of Science in health management. The program offers flexible admission, admitting during fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Why Choose Wichita State?


Our hybrid BSHM program offers flexibility to balance work, school, and life with some in-person learning. Led by expert faculty in healthcare management, senior living, and public health, it provides vast career growth opportunities across healthcare settings.

Our unique concentration options allow students to tailor their education to specific interests and career goals. These diverse concentrations provide specialized knowledge in high-demand areas, preparing graduates for leadership roles in various healthcare sectors. You will gain both depth and flexibility, making you more competitive and versatile in the job market.

Concentration options

Students will choose one of the following concentrations for further study in the major. 

Aging Studies
Prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in senior centers, senior living communities, nonprofit or for-profit aging organizations or graduate education in aging studies. Student choose from the following options general aging studies or senior living management.
 
Health Administration
Prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in nonprofit and for-profit clinical healthcare organizations or graduate education in health administration.
 
Health Science
Prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in nonprofit and for-profit clinical healthcare organizations or graduate education in health administration.
 
Public Health
Prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in state and local health departments, health-related nonprofit and for-profit organizations or graduate education in public health.
 

Course Rotation Information

   
Minor and certificate programs

Expand your marketability, enhance your expertise, and boost your career aspects by adding a minor in a health management, health science, public health, or aging studies. 

As a working professional with an associates degree or some college, earning an undergraduate certificate can enhance your skills and increase your marketability while contributing credits toward your bachelor鈥檚 degree when you're ready to advance your education.

Program features
  • Certified by the Association of University Programs of Healthcare Administration (AUPHA). Certification involves a comprehensive review of the curriculum, faculty, and educational outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in healthcare management education.
  • Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). Take advantage of mentorship opportunities and discounted access to courses for the Medical Practice Executive Certification (CMPE). 
  • Acquire leadership skills. Build personal and professional leadership, analytic and administrative skills that allow you to serve in a leadership capacity necessary for entry-level managerial positions in the health care sector.
  • Gain hands-on experience. Gain firsthand experience through local community initiatives while completing a practicum in a local healthcare organization.
  • Establish a network in professional field.  Establish relationships within a spectrum of local health care services such as acute care medicine, public and community health, and long-term care.
  • American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE). The health management program is a member of the ACHE Higher Education Network.
  • Dual/Accelerated Bachelor's to Masters options. Earn your master's degree in less time by taking advantage of a dual/accelerated bachelor's to master's degree in the areas of health administration or aging studies.
  • Caring professors. Compassionate, experienced and student-focused faculty. 
  • Applied Learning Portfolio. Professional development activities are required to provide applied experiences beyond the classroom. Provides a structure to build experiential reflections and educational outcomes, both of which will provide you an edge as you prepare your resume. Evidence of completed activities along with written entry for each activity is required
  • Departmental Honors. In-depth exploration of the research area of your choice, one-on-one faculty mentorship and collaboration in scholarly activities.
  • HEALTH Student Association . Involvement with HEALTH provides the opportunity to make a difference in your community and provides leadership opportunities. 
Community college articulation agreements

Associate degree programs in healthcare administration, business, public health, and computer science align well with a BS in Health Management. These programs provide foundational skills in management, healthcare systems, and technology, preparing graduates for roles in healthcare administration, health IT, and informatics. A BS in Health Management builds on this foundation, opening career opportunities in hospitals, clinics, public health, and tech-driven healthcare settings.

This program has community college articulation agreements with the following schools:

  • Hutch CC Health Information Management
  • Hutch CC Dental Hygiene
  • Butler CC Physician Coding
  • Butler CC Medical Office Specialist

  • Cowley College HMCD Transfer
  • More to come!
Practicum

Students are required to complete a 160-hour practicum (). The practicum typically takes place in the final semester of the health management program. Students should enroll in PHS 494 Health Management Practicum Preparation two (2) semesters prior to enrollment in PHS 495 Practicum. 

 

Career Pathways


The Bachelor of Science in Health Management (BSHM) program prepares graduates to plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services while adapting to evolving healthcare laws, regulations, and technology. Healthcare operates as a business, presenting all the challenges associated with effective operations. Healthcare managers need strong business acumen combined with a commitment to service.

This dynamic field requires managers who can employ creative approaches to healthcare delivery and support services. If you aim to make an impact in clinical healthcare, public health, or aging services, this program is tailored for you. Additionally, the BSHM prepares students for advanced studies in healthcare administration, public health, or aging studies.

Career areas

Career options for health management professionals are abundant and diverse, encompassing roles such as:

  • hospital management
  • senior living community administration
  • quality improvement
  • infectious disease control
  • community health education

A degree in health management equips students with the skills needed for employment in clinical care, public health organizations, and aging programs/services.

Gain a broad view of the health care delivery system and health care management practices to prepare you for entry-level management in a wide range of health services settings including: hospitals and group medical practices, senior living communities, medical sales, insurance companies, health departments, mental health organizations or public agencies.

 
About our student alumni

Graduates from the BSHM program can hold various job titles, such as:

  • Directors
  • Program Coordinators
  • Program Managers
  • Health Educators
  • Health Promotion Managers
  • Public Health Educators
  • Grant Writers
  • Policy Analysts
  • Program Administrators
  • Program Evaluators

While job titles may vary, the required skill set is similar, including business and management knowledge in healthcare, quantitative and analytic skills, quality of care, long-term care management, public health management, leadership, change management, and special populations. Local employers seek employees skilled in coalition building, critical thinking, problem-solving, community assessment, computer technology, and interpersonal communication. The BSHM program faculty are dedicated to preparing outstanding graduates for the complex and dynamic healthcare system.

Are you thinking about graduate studies?

Graduate coursework in health administration can replace undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health Management program to accelerate your progress in our program. Shorten your graduate studies by one semester and save time and money by applying 9 hours of dual credit to your undergraduate and graduate degree.