Preparing in a Pandemic
An internship at CentraCare in St. Cloud during the COVID-19 crisis has equipped Jordan Lothert ’20 with skills he can apply throughout his future career in healthcare.
School of Health Professions
Healthcare Leadership
Combine your passion for helping others with your business experience for a unique and meaningful career journey.
The healthcare industry is complex and exciting. New technology is forcing many to adapt and innovate and healthcare operations no exception. Clinics and hospitals are digitizing their files, utilizing new surgical technology, providing a new level of care to rural communities, streamlining their patient experiences and keeping up with ever-changing regulations.
No matter the change, the heart of the profession remains the same: help patients get the best method of care. The role of healthcare management and operations is central to this aim. Using specialized knowledge, healthcare administration professionals manage a variety of facilities including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities.
Program Options
Major or Minor in Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare leadership majors choose one or more specialized concentrations based on where they want to focus their career. Our concentrations include:
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Financial Management
- Long-Term Care Administration
With a career in healthcare leadership, you’ll combine your passion for helping people with your desire to see businesses grow. A healthcare entity, after all, is still a business and this role is vital to its success.
