Details: Health Management, Minor, CHP

MinorHealth Management

A minor in health management from Wichita State University adds valuable insight into how health care systems operate and are managed. Whether you plan to work in a clinical setting, public health or another health-related field, this minor strengthens your understanding of health care delivery and management. It's an idea complement to your major and a good step toward graduate study in health administration or related areas. The minor can be completed fully online, offering the flexibility to fit your schedule.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

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Admission to the program

To take courses in the College of Health Professions, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

HEALTH students helped implement the Tobacco Free Campus Ambassador program.

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

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Careers

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.

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