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Health Systems Management, B.S. – Online

Program Overview

Unlock your potential in the health care industry. UNC Charlotte’s B.S. in Health Systems Management (HSMT) equips you with vital skills to oversee and coordinate health care services in various settings. You’ll gain proficiency in navigating changing health care laws, regulations, and technologies, preparing you for a sought-after career in a dynamic field.

Program Highlights

Expertly Designed Curriculum: Crafted to meet the industry’s highest standards, the HSMT curriculum aligns with the competencies outlined by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Targeted Skill Development: Prepare to excel in critical roles across various health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, and more.

Program Contact

Tyeisha Washington

Enrollment Team

online@charlotte.edu

704-687-5235

Health Systems Management, B.S. at a Glance

UNC Charlotte’s Health Systems Management, B.S. program offers a curriculum that is both comprehensive and sequentially organized, focusing on the core competencies desired in health system managers and administrators. This approach ensures that our graduates are not only prepared for today’s challenges but are also equipped to lead in the future of health care management.

delivery
Online
Credits
33 Credit Hours
Admits
Spring, Summer & Fall

Core Competencies Covered

  • Communication and Relationship Management: Master the art of effective communication and develop strong management relationships within health care settings.
  • Leadership: Gain insights into transformative leadership practices that drive health care organizations forward.
  • Professionalism: Embrace the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibility.
  • Health System Care Environment Knowledge: Understand the complex workings of the health care system to navigate and lead effectively.
  • Business Skills and Knowledge: Acquire essential business acumen tailored to the unique needs of the health care sector.

Prepare for a Future in Health Care Management

By completing courses across these critical domains, students not only gain a deep understanding of the health care industry but also develop the essential skills required to manage and lead in this field effectively.

Courses

In our B.S. in Health Systems Management (HSMT) program, you can forge a career in the heart of health care. We unlock your expertise to analyze health care structures, navigate financing models, and understand delivery systems. Master culturally competent leadership principles to build diverse and effective teams. Learn to leverage data-driven insights for coordinated care across organizations and systems. Gain a deep understanding of community needs and health care trends, ensuring your leadership drives true impact.

This degree requires completion of 120 credit hours in approved courses including:

General Education Courses: (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program.

Major Courses: (33 credit hours)

Elective Courses: (47-53 credit hours)

Students in the Health Systems Management major may wish to combine their major field of study with a related minor. UNC Charlotte offers a wide range of minors – although not required for the major – to complement and otherwise enrich student readiness for workplace settings that demand effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills, digital literacy, and effective teamwork. Students are encouraged to consider completing a minor and a large number of options exist on campus that would serve to complement the Health Systems Management major including: biology, communication studies, gerontology, international studies, management information systems, political science, and public health.

Unrestricted Elective Courses

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation (120).

Admissions & Requirements
Application

New Student to UNC Charlotte

Application Deadlines


Returning Student to UNC Charlotte

Application Deadlines

Students returning to UNC Charlotte after a 12 month absence can apply for readmission.

How will your courses transfer to UNC Charlotte?

What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in Health Systems Management?

Medical and health systems managers are the backbone of efficient health care delivery. Our B.S. in Health Systems Management (HSMT) program trains you for these crucial roles, providing you with the expertise to plan, direct, and coordinate services across hospitals, clinics, and more. You’ll learn to navigate evolving health care laws, regulations, and technology, making you a highly sought-after professional in a rapidly growing field.

Our graduates go on to work at health care related companies or providers like Atrium Health, Novant Health, PMMC, OrthoCarolina, and Duke Health.

HSMT alumni hold job titles such as:

Enhance your earning power and career growth

UNC Charlotte alumni with a B.S. in Health Systems Management earn an average salary of $45,700 according to Lightcast, which sampled 546 alumni who graduated from 2019 through 2022 (Source: Lightcast, 2023). The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also projects that employment in medical and health management occupations will grow 28% from 2022 through 2032 (much faster than average).

Why UNC Charlotte?

Why earn your Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management (HSMT) at UNC Charlotte?

Fast-track your health care career: Pursue graduate degrees in Public Health Sciences, including early-entry options for MPH and MHA programs at UNC Charlotte.

Master in-demand health care management skills: Our curriculum aligns with the ACHE competency framework, equipping you for real-world success.

Achieve career-boosting skills: Aligned with the American College of Healthcare Executives’ guidelines, the HSMT curriculum prioritizes the essential skills of all health system managers.

Learn from leading health care management experts: Gain insights from experienced faculty with extensive real-world experience.

Tuition

Invest in your future without breaking the bank. Our Health Systems Management (HSMT) program offers a top-notch education at an exceptional value. Compare and see the difference with our HSMT program’s competitive tuition, making it a smart choice for your future.

Resident: $189.48 per credit hour

Outside of NC Non-Resident: $348.32 per credit hour

Non Resident: $800.40 per credit hour

Please note: Rates are subject to change.

+ HSMT Major Fee for College of Health & Human Services:

Credit HoursFee (per term)
1-5$62.50
6+$125.00
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Apply for Public Health and Health Systems Management, Honors Program

Students in the BS in Public Health (BSPH) and BS in Health Systems Management (HSMT) programs are eligible to participate in the Honors Program during their upper division years of study. Consideration for admission to the Honors Program may be initiated by the student or by any faculty member in the Departments of Epidemiology and Community Health or Health Management and Policy.