Public Health, Hospital Administration & Other Health Care Management Careers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that medical and health service management positions will grow faster than average in the coming years.* Employers include policy making organizations, providers (including hospitals and clinics), public and private insurers and suppliers. As health-care organizations struggle to keep pace with change in a dynamic industry, and to comply with a growing body of regulations, it becomes more important that new and advancing administrators and managers have industry-specific training.
Public, private, nonprofit and government organizations charged with the design and administration of health-care delivery models employ professional managers for a variety of positions, including lobbyist, program administrator, project manager, policy consultant, public relations manager and research analyst.
Management careers with medical providers
Hospitals and medical, dental and chiropractic clinics are just a few of the provider organizations that employ professional managers and administrators. Departments including human resources, finance and legal welcome applicants with specific training for this complex field.
Careers with health insurance providers
The health insurance industry provides a wide range of career opportunities with integrated health systems. Employers include health maintenance organization (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), private insurance providers catering to the healthcare market; and state and federal health insurance programs (including Medicare and Medicaid).
Careers in public health
Public health professionals confront complex health issues, such as improving access to health care, controlling infectious disease, and reducing environmental hazards, violence, substance abuse, and injury.
Careers with health care suppliers
The healthcare and medical supply industry is extensive, and includes manufacturers and distributors in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical equipment, health care management consulting firms, human tissue suppliers, educational organizations and medical publishing companies.
Education and qualifications
Employers generally require a bachelor's degree for an entry-level position, and a master's or higher for advancement. Globe University/Minnesota School of Business meets the needs of employers and students in this area, offering online and on-campus programs for health care management:
Career planning services
A representative of our college will be happy to schedule a private career-planning session for you, or provide information on job outlooks in health care management, job placement rates for our graduates, accreditation or other issues. Please call 1-877-655-7676 or contact admissions and someone will reply shortly.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition 