A minor in health management from Wichita State University provides essential knowledge
of healthcare administration. It complements your health-related major perfectly and
can prepare you for graduate studies in health administration.
Learn how Health Management is the right fit for you.
At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has
a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping
you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.
Student group works to improve public health during the pandemic
Public health science students collaborated with campus organizations during the COVID-19
pandemic. Senior capstone students worked with Student Health Services during the
fall semester on mitigation strategies. In the spring, students created a WSU Partner Point of Delivery (POD) plan for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to students and faculty, and developed
peer-to-peer multilingual vaccine information videos.
Students celebrate National Public Health Week annually by volunteering in the community
and displaying health educational materials around campus.
Curriculum
The minor in health management offers flexibility in course selection to align with
your future educational and career goals. Courses include Health Policy and Administration,
Quality Improvement, Health Finance, Strategic Management, and Leadership, providing
valuable skills and knowledge applicable to various healthcare settings and preparing
you for advancement in the field of health administration
Understanding the business model of health care helps to bridge the understanding
between health providers and their finance department. Health entrepreneurs will benefit
from understanding health care as a business.