Course overview
The Health Care Management (HCM) major provides coursework and experience across the spectrum of health care supervision and management. Many graduates obtain supervisory and administrative positions in various health and medical facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, public health departments, health insurance companies, or physician practices. Other graduates successfully complete graduate programs in a variety of business or health-related areas of study. The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management accommodates both beginning students and those with professional preparation in health-oriented fields from colleges and universities, technical institutes, community colleges, proprietary institutions, or military schools. Graduates of diploma programs may also be eligible for admission. Students in Health Care Management build knowledge through a combination of major core courses, approved electives, background courses, and the SIU University Core Curriculum. The HCM program is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). All Health Care Management (HCM) students complete an internship at the end of the program, providing an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in courses to real health care problems and situations under the supervision of qualified and experienced healthcare professionals. Internships can also serve as the first career step.
