The Health Services Management minor, delivered partially online, provides an option for U of M undergraduates who want to add a health services management concentration to their existing degree plan. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of the business aspects of health care, along with analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Admission

The Health Services Management minor is available to any student currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Minnesota.

Admission Criteria

  • 45 earned credits
  • 2.5+ GPA

Required Courses

We recommend taking the courses in this order:

Course Name Credits Prerequisite
Health Care Delivery Systems (HSM 3521) 3 30 semester credits
Introduction to Financial Reporting (ACCT 2050)
OR
Principles of Accounting (APEC 1251)

4

 

3

Sophomore

 

None
Health Care Administration and Management (HSM 4561W) 3 45 semester credits
Health Care Finance (HSM 4541) 3 45 semester credits; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic accounting such as ACCT 2050
Human Resources in Health Care Settings (HSM 4531) 3 45 semester credits
Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Management (HSM 4301)  (ABUS 3301 can substitute if already taken) 3 None
Health Care Law and Ethics (HSM 4591) 3 45 semester credits

 

Course Catalog | Course descriptions and prerequisites
Class Schedule | Courses details by semester

Admissions Advising

Jeff Olsen Krengel enrollment advisor

Meet Jeff Olsen Krengel

I work with prospective students interested in our undergraduate applied science majors and those who want to design their own degree program. I’m available to answer your questions and help you find a program that meets your needs.

In my free time, I can be found reading, running with my son, or visiting a brewery. I am an avid sports fan cheering for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota United FC, and Liverpool FC. 

Give me a call at 612-625-4340, email me, or schedule an appointment on my calendar below.

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