A healthcare management concentration focuses on a defined area within healthcare. It typically builds on the program core and adds courses that deepen subject knowledge and applied skills.

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What is a healthcare management concentration in healthcare?

A healthcare management concentration is a focused set of courses within a healthcare program that emphasizes this subject area.

What do you typically study in this concentration?

Coursework varies by school, but most programs cover core concepts, applied methods, and domain-specific tools related to healthcare management.

Is this concentration available online?

Many schools offer this concentration online, but availability depends on degree level and start-term scheduling.

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At a Glance

  • Builds on the standard healthcare core
  • Adds focused coursework and applied projects
  • Availability varies by degree level and institution
  • Often offered in online formats

For an overview of all degree paths, see the Healthcare Program Guide.

What you typically study

Common topic areas may include:

  • Foundational theory and terminology for healthcare management
  • Methods, tools, or techniques used in the field
  • Applied assignments, labs, or case studies
  • Ethics, standards, or compliance topics where relevant
  • A capstone or project that applies the concentration focus

Questions to ask before choosing this concentration

  • How many courses are required versus elective options?
  • Are there prerequisite courses for this track?
  • Does the concentration include a capstone or applied project?
  • Is the concentration available online and in your desired term?