MinorHealth Management

A minor in health management from Wichita State will give you valuable knowledge of the management side of health care. The minor is an ideal addition to your health-related major—and can prepare you for graduate study in health administration.

Learn how Health Management is the right fit for you.

 
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Applied learning at Wichita State

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.

Admission to the program

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

For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Inside the 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 consists of 12 credit hours. You'll choose from courses that fit your future education and career plans, such as: 

  • Health Policy and Administration
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Finance
  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership

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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