Health Systems Management, B.S.

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Health systems management consists of any and all administrative/management functions of the overall health system that support the delivery of products and services to improve population health. Health systems managers plan, direct, or coordinate business activities in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, health departments, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, non-profit agencies, or similar organizations.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management (HSMT) prepares students as entry-level generalists in the health systems management field through interdisciplinary approaches guided by culturally relevant perspectives. HSMT students complete general education requirements and 33 credit hours of study within the major.

The carefully sequenced HSMT curriculum is informed by the skills desired in all health system managers outlined by the American College of Healthcare Executives. Students complete courses in the critical domains of communication and relationship management, leadership, professionalism, knowledge of the health system care environment, and business skills and knowledge.

Continued study in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health is also an option for those interested in graduate degrees in Public Health (MPH) or Health Administration (MHA). The department also offers early-entry programs for exceptional students to both the MPH and MHA programs. For details on these programs, and other related graduate programs in health informatics, public administration, and public policy, see the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog.

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements

Freshmen and Transfers

See University Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Transferable Credit Hours: 24

Currently Enrolled Students

Declaration of Major: Students may declare the major at any time if they are in good academic standing. Current UNC Charlotte students may declare the Health Systems Management (HSMT) major at any time, as long as they have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and are in good academic standing. First-time freshmen and new transfer students who do not yet have a UNC Charlotte GPA may declare the major during their first semester at UNC Charlotte. To change their major to Health Systems Management (HSMT), students must attend a CHHS Change of Major Orientation.

Degree Requirements

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.

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.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Progression Requirements

A grade of C or above in HSMT 2101 , HSMT 2103 , and HSMT 2104 within two attempts* is required to progress in the major. Furthermore, students are limited to two attempts* to achieve a grade of D or above in HSMT 3104 , HSMT 3201 , HSMT 3203 , HSMT 3204 , HSMT 4201 , HSMT 4202 , and HSMT 4600 . A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the major and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the University are required in order to graduate. Health Systems Management majors who accumulate more than three grades of D, F, or W in required HSMT courses will be terminated from the program. Health Systems Management majors who fall below a GPA of 2.0 in the major will be placed on probation. A student on probation whose GPA in the major remains below 2.0 at the next evaluation will be terminated from the program.

*Each of the following is considered an attempt: Withdrawing from the course after the drop deadline (may be appealed); grade replacement; Incompletes that convert to grades of F; and grades of A, B, C, D, or F.

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Health Systems Management, visit the program page .

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