Details: Health Management, Major

Health Management

Program type: Major

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in health management prepares students to lead and improve health care services in settings such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and public health organizations. With a strong foundation in health care systems, operations and administration, the program is offered fully online or in a flexible hybrid format to accommodate both working professionals and traditional students.

Graduates go on to careers in health care operations, administration, community health and aging services, taking on roles like patient access supervisor, clinic manager, health care recruiter and nursing home administrator. Many also continue their education in graduate programs such as health administration, public health, aging studies or business.

Learn how health management is the right fit for you.

A small group of health care professionals meet.

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To be admitted into the College of Health Professions, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

HEALTH students helped implement the Tobacco Free Campus Ambassador program.

Inside the Program

Student group works to improve public health during the pandemic

Public health science students collaborated with campus organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senior capstone students worked with Student Health Services during the fall semester on mitigation strategies. In the spring, students created a WSU Partner Point of Delivery (POD) plan for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to students and faculty, and  developed peer-to-peer multilingual vaccine information videos.

Students celebrate National Public Health Week annually by volunteering in the community and displaying health educational materials around campus.

  • Curriculum

    Students complete a core curriculum in health management that provides a strong foundation in health services delivery, population health assessment and leadership. The program is designed to prepare graduates for a wide range of roles in health care and public health settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, nonprofit organizations and government agencies. It also supports students planning to pursue graduate students in health-related fields.

    Flexible learning options are available, with the program offered in both 100 percent online and hybrid formats to meet the needs of diverse learners. 

    A departmental honors track is also available for this major.

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  • Careers

    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.

    Explore how health management alumni are contributing to the field every day.

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