The minor in healthcare management offers a practical program that complements studies in community and behavioral health, public health, health information management, as well as studies in the arts and sciences and in business. Healthcare management professionals face a strong job outlook, with employment projected to grow 24% from 2025 to 2035 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Students in this minor will gain the skills needed to tackle the most important healthcare management issues in the country.

Total Credit Hours: 19*

A. Required Courses (16 credits)

• HCM 301: Healthcare in the United States (3 credits)
• HIM 313: Management for the Health Professions (3 credits)
• PBH 457: Social Determinants of Health (3 credits)
• HCM 405: Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Healthcare (3 credits)
• CBH 450: Psychosocial Impact of Technology on Health (4 credits)

B. Electives (One of the Following) (3 credits)

• HIM 309: Legal aspects of Health Information (3 credits)
• MGT 318: Human Resources Management (3 credits)
• Other Course with Consent of Advisor

*At least nine credit hours must be taken at SUNY Poly. At least nine credit hours must not be required courses in the student’s major. The student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (average of “C”) in the minor.