About This Program
Would you like to work in the health care industry without becoming a medical or nursing professional? Do you want to influence health care policy, systems, or operations with the goal of serving patients and stakeholders? If so, the Health Care Management (HCM) major may be a great fit for you.
The HCM major prepares you for careers in health services, including roles in clinic administration, health finance, quality improvement, regulatory oversight, and health insurance. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the U.S. health care system—along with the tools and strategies needed to improve it.
Program Highlights
- Meets the certification standards of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and is housed within LSBE, which is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Experienced Faculty: HCM faculty bring years of real-world experience from the health care industry and government sectors
- Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Courses combine health care–specific topics (e.g., policy, systems, and regulation) with core business areas like organizational behavior, finance, HR, and management
- Real-World Learning: You’ll benefit from internships and frequent guest speakers who provide insights into current issues and innovations in health care
- Growing Industry: Graduates enter a field with strong job growth in both clinical and non-clinical organizations
- Career-Focused Skill Development: Gain experience in strategic planning, data analysis, quality improvement, and financial management—skills applicable in hospitals, clinics, insurance firms, and health-focused nonprofits
Research & Experiential Learning
- Hands-On Projects: Work with real-world datasets, policy challenges, and health care management case studies
- Research Opportunities: Collaborate with faculty or propose an independent research project through UROP or independent study
- Join the Student Health Care Management Association (SHMA) for guest speakers, conference trips, and community engagement
- High-achieving students can apply to Upsilon Phi Delta, the honor society for academic excellence in health care administration
- Industry Engagement: Network with professionals through classroom visits and LSBE Company Days
- Professional Development: Participate in the Passport Program to build in-demand soft skills and readiness for leadership role
Student Internships
LSBE’s internship program is led by a full-time director who manages over 200 internships annually. The director supports both you and employers to ensure successful, real-world outcomes.
Health Care Management students regularly secure internships at companies such as: 3M, Cintas, Google, Hormel, Fastenal, Land O’Lakes, Minnesota Vikings, Target, UnitedHealth Group, Sherwin-Williams, Taylor Corporation, and SPS Commerce—along with Duluth-based and remote options during the school year.
Potential Careers
- Hospitals & clinics
- Health insurance & managed care
- Assisted living facilities
- Government health agencies
- Health information technology
- Dental, specialty & primary care facilities
Scholarships
LSBE awards more than 150 scholarships each year across all business majors.
Get Involved
- Student Health Care Management Association (SHMA)
- UMD Sales Club
- AMA (American Marketing Association)
- Accounting Club
- Finance Club
- Investment Club
- MIS/BA Club
- MGD (Marketing and Graphic Design) Club
- Economics Club
- SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Duluth Women in Business
- Entrepreneurship Club
- UMD Analytics Club
- Management Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.