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Health Management

Why This Degree is For You

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Launch or advance your career as a health care manager through our certified degree program.

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Option

Program Type

Bachelor of Science

B.S.

School

College of Public Affairs

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

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B.S. in Health Management

The Bachelor of Science in Health Management program prepares students—particularly nontraditional students—for entry and mid-level management positions in a variety of health-services organizations. Our undergraduate program emphasizes integrity, teamwork, professionalism, and leadership required to excel in the diverse and dynamic health care environment.

We bring our classes closer to you.

While our main campus is in midtown Baltimore, we're committed to serving students throughout the D.C. area. That's why we offer our B.S. in Health Management at The Universities at Shady Grove, designed with a weekend schedule to fit your busy life. It's the same excellent program, just more accessible to our students who live closer to Rockville, Maryland.

Learn more about the admission Process.

The 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.

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

A Message from Dean Roger Hartley

We believe that public service is the highest of callings, and an opportunity to spend a fantastic career improving lives.

Roger E. Hartley Dean, College of Public Affairs

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Accelerated path to your master's degree

Students who qualify may take up to 9 graduate credits, which apply to both the bachelor's degree in Health Management and the master's degree in Health Administration. Contact us for more information or learn more about our accelerated options.

Want to add a minor to your major?

Learn more about our minors. (Note that not all minors are possible to combine with every major.)

Get credit for your work experience.

Registered nurses (RNs) and radiologic technologists (RTs) who are licensed in Maryland are awarded 60 transfer credits.

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, a rising senior in the 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 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.”

Admission Information

Important Note

This Bachelor of Science program:

is a combination of traditional classroom classes (offered on Saturdays specifically with working professionals in mind) and online courses
is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

Locations Offered

The University of Baltimore (Baltimore)
The Universities at Shady Grove (Rockville)

Apply Online

When you're ready, our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $35 application fee.
Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team has received.
- When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an admission counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $35.

Submit Your Transcripts From All Previous Institutions

Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts sent to documents@ubalt.edu are encouraged.