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 Dr. Mark Suazo, chairperson of the Business Management Department, at (413) 748-3200.

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

• PUBH 460 - Health Law Credits: 3