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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Iowa State UniversityThe B.S. in Healthcare Management at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business prepares students to navigate and lead in the dynamic healthcare sector by combining strong business fundamentals with focused training in healthcare systems, law, finance, and information management. Designed for those aiming to enter healthcare administration or pursue graduate studies such as an MHA, this interdisciplinary program integrates insights from business, health policy, analytics, and communication.
Students gain applied experience through a required internship, co-op, or independent study, working with hospitals, clinics, insurance providers, and consulting firms. The curriculum encourages flexibility through elective choices across fields like public health, supply chain, leadership, and social entrepreneurship.
Course overview:
Year 1: Foundations in economics, math, writing, business, and liberal arts
Year 2: Core business areas including accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and public speaking
Year 3: Specialized training in healthcare economics, U.S. healthcare systems, quality, and financial management
Year 4: Legal, regulatory, and IT-focused healthcare coursework with internship/co-op experience and business capstone
Internships & Co-ops: Required hands-on work in hospitals, clinics, insurers, or consulting firms
Independent Study: Custom research or project-based learning with faculty supervision
Career Support: Ongoing career advising, resume help, and mock interviews via Ivy Career Services
Industry Networking: Access to healthcare industry partnerships, alumni mentors, and career fairs
Capstone Integration: Apply management concepts through real-world simulations and case studies
Pathways to MHA, MPH, JD, PhD, or MBA programs
Career readiness for roles in health systems, insurance, consulting, and public health
Emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, including data systems, finance, policy, and ethics
Supported by dedicated faculty advising and career coordinators from day one
Industry-aligned curriculum designed to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare leaders
School Report, and Final Report RequiredTOEFL (IBT): Score of 71, with a minimum of 17 in both Writing and Speaking sectionsIELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with all subscores 5.5 or higherThe SAT and ACT exams are not required for applicants educated abroad or for transfer students. However, submitting scores can aid in the admissions process and assist with placing you into appropriate first-semester courses. The school codes for reporting SAT and ACT scores are 6306 and 1320, respectively.Common App personal essay is optionalApplication can be done via Common App or University websiteAACSB accreditedEnglish Language Tests Accepted: Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT), Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTEHealthcare AdministratorCredentialing SpecialistProgram CoordinatorHR CoordinatorHealth AnalystPerformance Improvement SpecialistFinancial Counselor
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