Health Services Management
About the Major
Health care continues to be one of the largest areas of growth in hiring in the U.S. This major offers experience and education in support of many opportunities in health care management. It provides career training for undergraduates leading to entry-level positions in medical office management, long-term care administration, patient accounting systems, and many other related fields. Students will gain a conceptual understanding of business and the health care industry along with analytical and problem-solving skills to apply that knowledge in a variety of settings. What is the Health Services Management major?
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Advisory Services Analyst | Optum |
| Assistant Administrator | Episcopal Church Homes |
| Associate Business Analyst | M Health Fairview |
| Associate Consultant | Gallagher |
| Associate Financial Analyst | Allina Health |
| Business Development | United Health Group |
| Case Management Analyst | Cigna Behavioral Health |
| Clinic Coordinator | University of Minnesota |
| Consulting Analyst | Accenture |
| Continuous Improvement Coordinator | University of Minnesota |
| Development Coordinator | Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery |
| Document Imaging | Mid America Business Systems |
| Family Resource Representative | Children's Minnesota |
| Financial Analyst | Allina Health |
| Financial Care Coordinator | Sunu Wellness Center |
| Global Services and Solutions Analyst | Willis Towers Watson |
| Housing Administrator | Benedictine Living |
| HRSC Records Coordinator | Allina Health |
| Human Services Technician | Department of Human Services(MSOCS) |
| Lead Specialist | Coram |
| Nutrition Technican | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin |
| Patient Appointment Services Specialist | Mayo Clinic |
| Patient Coordinator | MNGI Digestive Health |
| Project Manager | Epic |
| Provider Auditor 1 | Noridian Healthcare Solutions |
| Quality Assurance Specialist | Prime Therapeutics |
| Recruitment Research Specialist | HealthPartners |
| Researching Billing Coordinator | Allina Health |
| Sales Representative | United Health Group |
| Surgical Implant Coordinator | Nura Pain Management Clinic |
| Technical Business Analyst | United Health Group |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Health Administration | Minnesota State University |
| Health Care Administration | University of Minnesota |
| Health Services Research, Policy, & Administration | University of Minnesota |
| Healthcare Administration | University of Minnesota |
| Healthcare Administration | Saint Mary's University |
| Healthcare Administration | Creighton University |
| Nursing | Anoka Tech |
| Nursing | MidAmerica Nazarine University |
| Nursing | University of Wisconsin |
| Public Administration | Saint Mary's University |
| Public Health Administration & Policy | University of Minnesota |
| Public Health Administration & Policy | University of Minnesota |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Case Manager
- Clinical Client Training Specialist
- Community Health Specialist
- Research Education Manager
- Sales Manager
Top Employers
- Accenture
- Allina Health
- Cigna Behavioral Health
- M Health Fairview
- Mayo Clinic
- Medica
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Monarch Healthcare Management
- Optum
- United Health Group
- Willis Towers Watson
Types of Employers
- Clinics and other medical or mental health facilities
- Health insurance companies
- Hospitals
- Long-term care or managed-care facilities
- Medical terminology
- Physician's/therapist's/practitioner's offices
Meet Your Career Consultant
Liz (she/her) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: health, services, management, hospitals
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.