BS in Health Services Management

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management

Making a difference in patients’ lives doesn’t require a clinical degree. Health services management professionals often work behind the scenes to play a key role in ensuring healthcare organizations deliver high-quality care. The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management program at the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health equips you for entry-level managerial and administrative roles in diverse healthcare settings, from hospitals to insurance companies.

Rated as the #6 best job and the #2 best business job by US News and World Report in 2024, the field of health services management, also called health administration, offers a promising career path with an impressive 31% job growth.

This dynamic field provides countless opportunities to make a positive impact on patient care and industry challenges, all while enjoying competitive compensation. Join one of the fastest-growing sectors of the US economy and let your unique skills shine in health services management!

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<p>[Words appear: Abby, BS 2015]</p><p>[Video: A female pulls a book off a shelf in a library setting.]</p><p>Ashley: I wasn’t very good around blood and clinical side so I decided to do the business side instead.</p><p>[Words appear: Ashley, Student]</p><p>[Video: Nir talks with students during a class, followed by woman with light brown hair talking in an office setting.]</p><p>Kara: Not only are you investing in yourself but you’re quickly seeing that you’re making an investment to other people.</p><p>[Video: A man in a gray suit sits in an office setting, followed by a female student talking with a professional in an office.]</p><p>Juan: The health service management degree really helps you prepare for that next step, which might be a graduate degree, which might be an entry level management role within a health care organization where you’ll be viewed as a leader.</p><p>[Words appear: Juan, BS 2014, MHA 2015]</p><p>[Video: A female student with black glasses and curly hair talks while sitting in an office.]</p><p>Jala: It’s making me a better person. It’s making me think other ways I’ve never thought before because I’ve never been this challenged to think that way.</p><p>[Words appear: Jala, Student]</p><p>[Video: Students chat in a classroom, a young lady talks with a professional, and Nir teaches in front of students.]</p><p>Jori: A lot of the classes are more so real life events, applying real-world issues to the classroom.</p><p>[Words appear: Jori, Student]</p><p>p&gt;[Video: Kara speaking.]</p><p>Kara: And my professors that I had, they all were in the workforce.</p><p>p&gt;[Video: Nir teaches students in a class, followed by other professors interacting with students in different environments.]</p><p>Kara: They were part of the everyday trends and things that were going on in the health care industry.</p><p>Juan: They can grant you opportunities outside of the four walls of the school and the program itself.</p><p>[Video: Students chatting in a variety of class environments, followed by the scene where Jala is speaking.]</p><p>Jala: Do you see yourself as a leader? Do you see yourself on the administration side? And if the answer is yes, than I would just recommend Health Services Management because of my experience and how I’ve grown in this program… I would love for someone else to grow the same amount that I’ve grown.</p><p>[Video: A female student, wearing a blue dress, stares into the distance and then walks on campus to different buildings and hospitals.]</p><p>[Words appear: Skyler, Student]</p><p>Kara: Seeing that you get to be a part of something larger than yourself is really rewarding and I think that being a part of this program helped you quickly see that the healthcare industry and all that it has to offer around us, could give that back to you.</p><p>[Video: Kara speaking, followed by Juan speaking]</p><p>Juan: You will be a huge part of what health care looks like 10 to 15 to 20 years from now. If you go into health services management.</p><p>[Video: A collection of scenes where a professor teaches, a student writes in a notebook, a group of students high five each other in a class, and ends with Jala speaking.]</p><p>Jala: I’m excited for my future and to receive that degree in health service management and see what I can do with it because I’m ready.</p><p>[Words appear on white background: Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health Internships in Health Services Management | PBHEALTH.IUPUI.EDU]</p><p>[Music ends]</p><p>[End of transcript]

 

Jobs outlook

#6Rank among 100 Best Jobs of 2024 by US News

$104,830 MEDIAN SALARY FOR EXPERIENCED HEALTH MANAGERS IN 2024

28%JOB GROWTH OUTLOOK, 2021-2031

$40-50KTYPICAL STARTING SALARY

Career options and internships

Employment opportunities for health services management graduates are projected to grow 32 percent between now and 2030, which is much faster than the average for all occupations according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After gaining skills and experience in a healthcare internship, our graduates go on to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

Explore health services management careers and internships

Your required internship

Gaining experience is essential to finding success in the healthcare industry. To this end, all Health Services Management majors are required to complete at least one internship during their time in the program. Students have the opportunity to consider internship opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings and the program actively connects students to internship opportunities.

Employers: Host an intern

Hosting one or more interns at your organization can be both rewarding and beneficial. While providing a student with a life-altering educational experience, you can also provide your organization with a fresh perspective, a future talent pipeline, and additional project capacity.

Develop an internship program

Alumni Spotlight

Adriahn Hindsley

Graduated: 2023

Major: Health Services Management

Current title: Sales and Innovation Specialist for Healthcare Solutions

Current employer: Parkview Strategic Enterprise

Meet Adriahn and other HSM alumni
Adriahn Hindsley

Curriculum & Quality

The Health Services Management program recently updated its curriculum to better meet the needs and demands of the current healthcare market. 

To complete this degree, you will take a combination of general education courses and major courses that total at least 120 credits. Use iGPS to search for the Health Services Management degree map and curriculum. 

iGPS degree map

Please Note: Courses for the Health Services Management degree are offered during the semester (Fall, Spring) they appear on the iGPS degree map. Students are encouraged to plan accordingly and utilize academic advising support.

The Health Services Management program is the only Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) certified bachelor’s program in the state of Indiana. To earn AUPHA certification, the program underwent a rigorous review of curricula, faculty, and educational outcomes. This program meets the highest standards for an educational program in health services management. 

Competencies

The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management at the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health prepares students for entry-level managerial and administrative positions in health care organizations, including medical and dental practices, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, hospitals and health systems, insurance companies, and more. After completing the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management, students will be able to: 

1A. Build and manage a network of healthcare professionals, including peers, faculty, and program alumni.

1B. Demonstrate effective written communication and oral communication skills.

1C. Collaborate in diverse teams utilizing interpersonal skills, recognizing and demonstrating sensitivity to diverse points of view.

2A. Demonstrate behaviors that align with ethical, legal and professional standards.

3A. Develop inclusive leadership skills to ensure all team members are valued, inspired, and respected.

4A. Describe the structure and functioning of health delivery, public health, and health services organizations and the importance of a population health perspective.

5A. Apply quality, strategic planning, organizational behavior, marketing, and human resource theories and tools to manage organizational resources, confront industry challenges and improve outcomes in health organizations.

5B. Utilize data and health information technology to inform organizational performance and decision making.

5C. Utilize financial tools, principles, concepts, and practices to determine and understand the financial performance of health services organizations.


Admissions criteria

Ready to get started? You must first apply to IU Fort Wayne.

If you are currently attending IU Fort Wayne and want to pursue one of our majors, please meet with Julianna Loosle to declare or change your major. Minimum admission criteria to the school and program:

  • 12 credit hours completed
  • 2.5 prior term GPA
  • 2.5 cumulative IU GPA
  • Completion of English 13100 with a grade of "C" or higher

Apply to the Fairbanks School of Public Health

Please note you will be leaving the IU Fort Wayne website to complete the application on an IU Indianapolis hosted site. You will be redirected back to our IUFW page upon submitting your application to the school.

Direct Admission Criteria

Once you’ve been admitted to IU Fort Wayne, you are eligible for direct admission to the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health if you meet the following minimums:

  • 2.8 high school GPA and 1,000 on the SAT (19 on the ACT)

or

  • 3.0 high school GPA without submission of SAT or ACT scores

If you are admitted to IU Fort Wayne but are not admissible directly to the school of public health, you can be admitted as a pre-public health student until the following minimum criteria are met:

  • 12 credit hours completed
  • 2.5 previous term GPA
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Completion of ENGL 13100 with a grade of “C” or higher

Students in the school of public health must maintain at least a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing and graduate from this program.

Questions? Contact our Admissions Counselor.

Intercampus Transfer

If you are transferring to IU Fort Wayne from another IU campus, you may pursue one of our majors if you meet the following minimum criteria:

  • 2.5 previous term GPA
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA

Students in the school of public health must maintain at least a 2.5 semester and cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing and graduate from this program.

External Transfers

If you are transferring to IU Fort Wayne from another university, please email Julianna Loosle for more information.

Kisha McBride
Fairbanks School of Public Health Pre-program Advisor
260-257-6768
krmanns@iu.edu