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online bshm degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Management Degree
online bshm degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Management Degree
Bachelor's degree
3 years*
Approximate Program Length
120
Total Credits
$398
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Healthcare is evolving — and so should you. If you’re an allied health professional who wants to explore opportunities in health management, you can now apply your previous course credits toward our Bachelor of Science in Health Management degree.
This online degree is designed specifically for allied health professionals, such as dental hygienists, medical assistants, and speech, physical or occupational therapists, who want to pursue an education in health management.
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A degree built around skills employers want
We know what skills employers want, because we did our homework.
We worked with labor market researchers to align in-demand skills with our program to ensure you have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate them in your coursework.
Look for the skills icon to see exactly which in-demand skills you’re learning in the courses you take.
Courses
*Total program entails 120 credits, though applicants must have a minimum of 30 program applicable college-level credits (up to 87) to enroll into the BSHM program, which are applied toward total program credits. Students with more than 30 transfer credits may finish in less than 3 years.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for the online Bachelor of Science in Health Management.
What you'll learn
When you earn your BS in Health Management, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
You'll learn how to:
- Evaluate financial strategies related to the management of health care organizations.
- Examine regulatory guidelines that impact the health care industry.
- Assess technology factors that impact the health care industry.
- Analyze management principles and strategies within health care organizations.
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Health Management degree?
A BS in Health Management can help prepare you to be a:
- Office manager
- Practice manager
- Program manager
- Health manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Career Services for Life®
Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.
You don’t have to go it alone.
You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.
Tools and resources available 24/7/365
We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Networking & mentorship
Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Save time and money on your degree
Credit transfer made easy
Earn your degree faster, and for less, with eligible transfer credits.
Need some help?
Our enrollment representatives provide personal support while you make an informed choice about going back to school. Reach us by phone at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Institutional Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Health Management degree
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Health management, designed for the allied health professional, requires a solid foundation in business communication, financial management, human resources, organizational behavior, project management, and financial management in the healthcare field.
While there are many similarities between health management and health administration, health management focuses on the larger business and regulatory needs of an organization. Health administration, on the other hand, focuses more on the oversight of personnel and practices within a department or division.
This online degree is designed specifically for allied health professionals such as dental hygienists, medical assistants and speech, physical or occupational therapists who want to pursue an education in health management. It can help prepare you to be an office manager or program manager.
Our health management degree program is designed to be flexible, so you can prepare for a management role in healthcare while you work and take care of family. If you’re an allied health professional, you can now apply your previous course credits toward our Bachelor of Science in Health Management degree.
*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.