Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Health Systems Management

Featuring valuable internship placements in a variety of health care settings, McNeese's health systems management degree program gives students the hands-on experience they need to thrive as healthcare management and administrative professionals in the healthcare field.

Program Highlights

Health System Management, BS (100% Online)

The Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management prepares students to step confidently into the business and operational side of healthcare. The program is designed for those seeking to influence how healthcare is delivered. This fully online program equips graduates to understand emerging trends, evaluate and improve healthcare quality and outcomes, apply evidence-based management strategies, and support individuals and populations across diverse care settings. Students develop the leadership, analytical, and policy knowledge needed to strengthen healthcare systems and contribute to organizations committed to improving health.

100% online coursework
Support from engaging faculty and dedicated academic advisors
Hands-on, semester-long internship
Transfer credits accepted upon review

Program Requirements

Completion of all courses, major and prerequisites with a “C” or better
Must maintain a university appropriate GPA of 2.0 or better

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At a Glance

Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Program Length: 4 years (120 credit hours)

Availability: online

Health Systems Management is offered 100% Online.

Program Overview

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Program overview

Why Health Systems Management?

Here are just a few reasons students have made McNeese’s health systems management bachelor’s degree program their first choice:

Student Organization:

The Health Systems Management Student Organization (HSMSO) offers students valuable opportunities for mentorship and professional networking with local healthcare leaders. The organization also advocates for student interests within the healthcare field and coordinates community service activities that promote engagement and real-world impact.

Scholarships:

McNeese offers scholarship opportunities specifically for Health Systems Management students, including the Dr. and Mrs. Davis Buttross Jr. Health Management Scholarship. These awards help support undergraduate students by reducing the financial burden of college and encouraging academic success.

Internship Experience:

Health Systems Management students complete a 320-hour internship that provides meaningful, hands-on experience in a real healthcare setting. During the internship, students collaborate with an assigned mentor and engage with professionals across multiple disciplines to assess organizational needs, contribute to ongoing projects, and support efforts that enhance operational effectiveness and patient care.

Expert Faculty:

With expertise spanning healthcare management, epidemiology, case management, and quality improvement, our faculty are actively engaged in the healthcare community and stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

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Careers and Opportunities

What Can You Do with a Health Systems Management Degree?

Health systems management students can pursue careers in a number of different healthcare settings after graduation, such as hospitals, residential care facilities, clinics and insurance providers. The Bachelor of Science degree in health systems management prepares students for mid-level healthcare positions and for success in master’s degree programs in health related fields. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical and healthcare administration careers is expected to grow by 23% over the next 10 years — much faster than the average for all occupations.

Internship Sites
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Lafayette, LA
Center for Orthopaedics, Lake Charles, LA
Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Lake Charles, LA
Dequincy Memorial Hospital, Dequincy, LA
Heart of Hospice, Lake Charles, LA
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority, Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Memorial Health System, Lake Charles, LA
Leading Home Care, Lafayette, LA
Leading Home Care, Lake Charles, LA
LHC Group, Lafayette, LA
Lights on ABA Services, LLC, Sulphur, LA
McNeese Autism Program, Lake Charles, LA
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Natchitoches, LA
Oceans Behavioral Healthcare, Lake Charles, LA
Office of Public Health, Lake Charles, LA
Our Lady of Lourdes, Lafayette, LA
SCP Health, Lafayette, LA
Southern Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Vermillion Behavioral Health System, Lafayette, LA
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Sulphur, LA

Post Grad Employers
Allied Health, LLC, Lake Charles, LA
Center for Clinical Studies, LTD. LLP, Houston, TX
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Memorial Health System, Lake Charles, LA
Leading Home Care, Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana Department of Health, Lake Charles, LA
Northlake Behavioral Health System, Mandeville, LA
Oakdale Community Hospital, Oakdale, LA
SpendMend, LLC, Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Houston, TX
Vermillion Behavioral Health System, Lafayette, LA
VieMed Healthcare Staffing, Lafayette, LA

Post Grad Job Titles
Billing Analyst
Client Care Manager
Clinical Researcher
Compliance Officer
Director of Performance Improvement
Director of Risk Management
Grant Accountant
Healthcare Consultant
Healthcare Recruiter
Medicaid Analyst
Pharmacy Compliance Auditor
Practice Director
Practice Manager
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Regulatory Affairs Director
Territory Manager
Utilization Review