Health Management

UBalt students in the B.S. in Health Management program

Why This Degree is For You

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Psychology, Health and Human Services

Psychology, Health and Human Services

Program Type

Bachelor of Science
B.S.

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus
Universities at Shady Grove Campus

Cost

Undergraduate
Tuition and Fees

Requirements

All Degree Requirements

Courses are offered on campus and online.

120 credits to earn a degree

B.S. in Health Management

A program in the School of Health and Human Services

 

Program Status Update: The University of Baltimore is no longer enrolling new students in the B.S. in Health Management. Enrolled students will be supported through the formal teach-out process.


For a related pathway, you may be interested in exploring the B.A. in Human Services Administration.

 

 

Number one forensics college badgeThe University of Baltimore's B.S. in Health Management program was ranked #6 among the 25 best health care management bachelor's programs for 2024, according to Best Health Degrees.

 

 

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Jemia Bell-Sandy
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Jemia Bell-Sandy is the first person in her family to graduate from college when she receives her B.S. in Health Management from The University of Baltimore in December 2023. Hear the story of her journey to get here and what it means.

What Our Graduates Do

Through this program, you will:

  • gain knowledge of business practices, leadership skills and support services, rendering you highly in demand to deal with issues such as quality/process improvement, cost-saving strategies, risk management and more
  • be prepared to enter or advance an administration or management career in such organizations as:
    • hospitals, health care facilities and medical group practices
    • insurance organizations
    • pharmaceutical companies
    • federal and state government agencies
    • home health care and long-term care programs
  • be versed in health management, business and public policy applied in the health care system, and the liberal arts with an emphasis on analytical, communication and technical skills.

Common Roles

  • Medical Services Manager
  • Health Care Consultant
  • Health Care Manager
  • Medical Office Manager
  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • Medical Records Specialist
  • Health Information Manager
  • Clinic Administrator
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Student Spotlights

Avneet Kaur

Avneet Kaur

Avneet Kaur, B.S. '21, who was a student in UBalt's Health Management program at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG), was the winner of the 2020-2021 USG Academic Achievement Award. These awards are presented to one outstanding senior from each undergraduate program offered at USG who has demonstrated academic excellence and achievement. Winners are selected on the basis of GPA, participation in internships and honor societies, and contributions to their program of study.

Avneet is went on to graduate from UBalt’s M.S. in Health Administration program.

Danielle Fenton

Danielle Fenton

Danielle Fenton, a graduate of the B.S. in Health Management program, is the 2022 recipient of the Doug Shepherd Memorial Scholarship awarded by the Maryland Association of Healthcare Executives, the Maryland chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives. 

Vivian Dorsey

Vivian Dorsey

Vivian Dorsey started a career in health care before she decided to pursue a college degree. She eventually made her way to The University of Baltimore for its B.S. in Health Management program.
At 66, Vivian was one of 20 University of Baltimore students aged 60 or older who received their degrees at the spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. 
“I just hit the ground running because I knew what I could do,” she said. … “You have to do what makes you happy. You can’t please everybody, but you finish what you start.”

 

 

 

 

Program Contacts

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Margaret Gillingham

Program Director
Faculty Profile

Tina DiFranco

Professor

Alan S. Weisman

Lecturer

Yu "Sunny" Kang

Associate Professor

C. Alan Lyles

Professor

Carol Molinari

Professor Emerita

Chelsey Barrett

Academic Adviser

 

 

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