Program Information

(15 credits)

The Health Care Management minor is designed for students who maintain an interest in learning about the business considerations involved in the operation of a health services organization.  The curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of business concepts pertinent to the healthcare industry.  The courses provide a blend of business courses and healthcare-oriented courses.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information about the Health Care Management minor, contact either Professor Brenda Canning,  at (413) 748-3348 chairperson of the Business Management Department.

A. Required Courses (9 credits)

• BUSM 150 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• BUSM 220 - Introduction to Healthcare Management Credits: 3
• BUSM 240 - Health Care Finance Credits: 3

B. Select two of the following: (6 credits)

• BUSM 372 - Services Business Managing and Marketing Credits: 3
• BUSM 379 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
• ECON 320 - Economics of Healthcare Credits: 3
• HSCI 201 - Introduction to Health Care Ethics Credits: 3

• or

• HSCI 460 - Health Law Credits: 3