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Lead the Future of Healthcare

The healthcare industry is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing sectors, creating an increasing demand for skilled professionals who understand the challenges of delivering high-quality, equitable and cost-effective care. This major prepares you to become a mission-driven, equity-focused professional with the business acumen and analytical skills to lead in an essential and rapidly evolving industry. 

You'll build a strong foundation in business and healthcare fundamentals while learning how to navigate complex systems and regulation, apply ethical leadership in critical decision-making, develop entrepreneurial and strategic thinking for innovation and more.  

Unlike other healthcare management programs, our degree emphasizes strategic decision-making, data-driven leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our graduates are prepared to lead teams, optimize operations and implement innovative solutions in healthcare organizations. 

Learning that Connects You to Opportunities

At Â鶹´«Ã½, our award-winning career development resources will guide you through the subtleties of resume writing, interviewing, networking and so much more. You’ll have countless opportunities to attend professional events and gain exposure to a wide variety of companies. Chicago-area employers regularly visit campus for career fairs, industry showcases, mock interviews, business pitch competitions and more, allowing you to connect with top industry leaders throughout your academic and professional career. 

If you want to keep growing after college, we also make it easy to take the next step into graduate school. Our Healthcare Management major helps you build a strong foundation that prepares you for many of our high-impact majors, including the Brennan School of Business’s Master of Business Administration and MS in Healthcare Management programs.

Find a Community Dedicated to Moving You Forward 

Our student-faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average class has 16 students. You’ll work side-by-side with an outstanding faculty that includes Fulbright scholars, successful authors and business leaders. Our nationally recognized professors will know more than just your name. They’ll collaborate closely with you on high-impact research projects, connect you with unexpected opportunities and work alongside you to help guide you toward your dreams. 

Additionally, with opportunities for interdisciplinary projects and courses, joint research and experiential learning initiatives you’ll have the opportunity to connect with students in nursing, public health, computer science and communication, preparing you to work effectively in diverse and evolving healthcare settings. 

More Ways to Learn, on Campus and Beyond

Hands-on experience is at the heart of our program. Our practicums, capstones and internship experiences leverage Chicago’s vast corporate network, giving you real-world exposure to complex healthcare environments and opportunities to develop research, leadership and project management skills. You’ll gain critical experience with ethical leadership, communication, technology use and business knowledge applied to healthcare contexts. 

For a global perspective, you can study abroad on four continents, broadening your understanding of business and healthcare in international markets. Plus, you’ll have the flexibility to develop interdisciplinary interests to complement your expertise with the chance to take courses in health informatics, communications and data analysis.