Undergraduate

Health Care Management

Prepares students to navigate the complexities of modern health systems by integrating business, leadership, and health care knowledge

2026

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Location

Online

Courses

22*

Credit

120 hrs.*

Full-time

Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits)

Part-time

Varies (Transfer up to 90 credits)

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College of Professional Studies

The online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management at the University of New Hampshire prepares students to navigate the complexities of modern health systems by integrating business, leadership, and health care knowledge. The curriculum covers topics such as health care delivery, policy, informatics, and quality improvement, providing students with the skills needed to manage operations and lead teams effectively in various health care settings. Graduates are prepared for roles in the health care industry such as medical and health services manager, compliance officer, or health care operations director.

While enrolled, students may also choose to pursue an accelerated graduate program.

*Number of courses and course credit hours may vary, please reach out to your academic advisor for exact requirements.

College of Professional Studies

What is Health Care Management?

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management integrates the critical functions of management and leadership to facilitate effective health care operations and delivery systems for patients and communities. The program combines health care specific course work with additional relevant areas of leadership, organizational development, and interprofessional collaboration.

Why study Health Care Management at UNH College of Professional Studies?

Through the Health Care Management Degree, you’ll learn about health care administration best practices and critical functions. This program combines health care-specific coursework with leadership, diversity management, and organization development to help you become a well-rounded healthcare professional.

Potential Career Areas

Medical and Health Services Managers
Compliance Managers
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Clinical Data Managers
First-Line Supervisors

Curriculum & Requirements

Program Description

Degree Plan

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
HLTC 550	The Emerging U.S. Health Care System	4
HRM 420	Human Resource Management	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Spring
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510	Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus	4
MGMT 566	Organizational Behavior	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
HLTC 590	Introduction to Fiscal Management in Health Care	4
General Education Course		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
HLTC 612	Population Health	4
MTH 504	Statistics	4
General Education Course		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Third Year
Fall
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
HLTC 690	Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services	4
HLTC 720 or HRM 580 or HRM 635 or MGMT 608 or SCI 610 or SCI 615	Health Program Planning and Evaluation or Change Management or Managing Conflict or Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace or Contemporary Issues in Personal and Global Health or Fitness and Health	4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
HLTC 627	Reimbursement and Financing Techniques in Health Care	4
HLTC 737	Informatics for Health Professionals	4
Elective		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Fourth Year
Fall
HLTC 738	Health Care Policy	4
IDIS 601A or IDIS 601B or IDIS 601C	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities	4
Elective		4
Elective		4
	Credits	16
Spring
HLTC 797	Integrative Capstone: Project in Health Care Management	4
Elective		4
	Credits	8
	Total Credits	120

Requirements for the Program

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements must be taken prior to the capstone.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
Select one of the following:		4
MTH 402	Math for Our World
MTH 504	Statistics
MTH 510	Pre-Calculus
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems		4
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World		4
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression		4
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
IDIS 601A	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy	4
or IDIS 601B	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer
or IDIS 601C	Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities
Total Credits		40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process
One Writing Intensive course in the Major
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major in Healthcare Management
Foundation Courses
HLTC 550	The Emerging U.S. Health Care System	4
HRM 420	Human Resource Management	4
MGMT 566	Organizational Behavior	4
Intermediate Courses
HLTC 590	Introduction to Fiscal Management in Health Care	4
HLTC 612	Population Health	4
HLTC 690	Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services	4
MTH 504	Statistics	4
Advanced Courses
HLTC 627	Reimbursement and Financing Techniques in Health Care	4
HLTC 737	Informatics for Health Professionals	4
HLTC 738	Health Care Policy	4
Health Care Management Elective
Select one of the following:		4
HLTC 720	Health Program Planning and Evaluation
HRM 580	Change Management
HRM 635	Managing Conflict
MGMT 608	Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace
SCI 610	Contemporary Issues in Personal and Global Health
SCI 615	Fitness and Health
Integrative Capstone
HLTC 797	Integrative Capstone: Project in Health Care Management	4
Total Credits		48

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of health care systems and the organization and integration of clinical and community support services that lead to optimal patient care.
Assess health care financial models and processes to enhance managerial decision making and organizational performance and to strategically support patients and communities.
Examine the fundamental rights, ethical principles, and overarching policies that guide health care professionals.
Evaluate the efficacy of employing information technology tools to improve health care delivery and optimize health outcomes.
Explore how socio-cultural, familial, and individual perspectives influence the operation, delivery, and use of health care systems.
Demonstrate competency in communication, interpersonal relations, management, and leadership to support organizational effectiveness and inter-professional collaboration.

Make an Impact in Health Care

UNH College of Professional Studies online healthcare programs are designed for working, adult students and led by a faculty of skilled practitioners. The programs prepare graduates to enter the dynamic of the health care industry, become strong team members and leaders, and problem-solve on their feet.

Course Highlights

The Emerging U.S. Health Care System
Human Resource Administration
Statistics
Population Health
Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services
Introduction to Fiscal Management in Health Care
Reimbursement and Financing Techniques in Health Care
Informatics for Health Professionals
Health Care Policy
…and more!

Key Benefits of UNH CPS Online

Advantages

100% online courses – Learn from anywhere with flexible scheduling.
8-week terms – Move toward your goals faster.
Affordable tuition – Among the lowest in New England and nationwide.
Nationally ranked – Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
Regionally accredited – By the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).
Generous transfer credit policy – About 89% of our students transfer in; we specialize in maximizing your previous college coursework and other college-level learning.
Credit for prior learning – Earn credit for relevant work experience, military training, and other learning outside the classroom.
Rolling admissions – Apply anytime and start in the term that works for you.
No GMAT or GRE required – Streamlined admissions process.
Expert faculty – Instructors are subject matter experts who share real-world experience to help you apply what you learn to your career goals.
Career advising for life – Available to all students, alumni, and even prospective students exploring their options.

Transfer Pathway

Whether you completed your associate degree or took a few courses, we have experience working with community college students nationwide and we are experts at maximizing your transfer credits. We are proud of our formal partnerships to support community college graduates through our Transfer Pathways.

Students pursuing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway below.

B.S. Health Care Management CCSNH Transfer Pathway

Admissions Requirements

Completion of our free, online application for admission
High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC

Opportunity to Earn A Master's

Upon graduation, those who wish to pursue a master’s degree are encouraged to explore the M.S. in Health Care Management.

Accelerated Graduate Program

For motivated undergraduate students interested in pursuing a graduate degree, you can pair this program with an accelerated option that allows you to streamline the completion of your educational goals. Students can choose between an M.S. in Health Care Management or a Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management. This option allows students to complete their bachelor’s and graduate degrees in a fast-tracked five-year timeline.

Qualifications:

Current UNH undergraduate student enrolled in either the B.S. in Health Care Management or B.S. in Allied Health Leadership program.
GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Apply and be accepted into to one of the graduate programs of choice: MS Health Care Management or the Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management.
Completed 90 undergraduate credits (to begin taking courses for dual credit). Most students apply in their junior year; once admitted to the program, students can begin taking select courses for dual credit, provided they’ve completed 90 undergraduate credits.

If you're interested in learning more about the accelerated graduate program, join us for an online information session here:

Opportunities for Airmen

Finish Your Bachelor's Degree With the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program.

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Credit for What you Know

Your Prior Learning Counts

Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.