Minnesota Health Administration Degree Programs
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An aging baby boomer population in Minnesota means that health care professionals will continue to be in high demand. The state's efforts to increase the supply of qualified health care professionals has encouraged scholarships and specialized loan repayment plans if you are pursuing a healthcare administration degree. As of May 2009, there were an estimated 6,080 medical and health services managers employed in the state. Employment from 2010 to 2012 is expected to increase by 21 percent according to CareerInfoNet.org.

There are numerous career paths in health administration; therefore, you will want to determine your specialty before you research a health administration school. Many schools have specialties such as policy and advocacy, nurse administration, public health or long term care. To the left, you can find our specialty pages that further explain these healthcare administration programs.

Medical and health services managers in Minnesota must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field. If you'd like to be a Nursing Home Administrator in Minnesota, you must complete a training program that is approved by the state, pass a licensing exam and undergo continuing education to stay on top of the latest developments in the health administration field.

When you choose a university, you'll need to make sure the healthcare administration programs are accredited by the CAHME. One of the accredited schools in Minnesota is the University of Minnesota. It offers a post-baccalaureate certificate program called Management Fundamentals in Healthcare Organizations. You will need to have a Bachelor's degree as well as two years of relevant experience to apply for the program. Curriculum for this certificate includes:

• Design of healthcare delivery systems
• Cost accounting in healthcare
• Introduction to healthcare finance
• Teamwork in healthcare
• Introduction to management principles in health care

Scholarships for students pursuing a healthcare administration degree in Minnesota include MGMA Midwest Section Scholarships for future health care leaders, Minnesota Academic Excellence Program, and the Past President's Parley Health Care Scholarship, which is designated for students interested in a health care career who have a parent active in a Minnesota American Legion Unit.

The social safety net is strong in Minnesota, which means that healthcare institutions have the financial and community support they need to provide services to people of all medical backgrounds. Choosing a career in healthcare administration means learning how to apply policies, utilize funds, manage staff, and make the decisions that are best for your community. Healthcare administration programs in Minnesota can get you started.

Although administration jobs are often clustered around large cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul, you may discover that the job outlook is promising even in Minnesota's rural communities. The state as a whole is expected to experience a 17% increase in jobs through 2022 (O*Net, 2015). Minnesota healthcare managers claim a median income of $91,500 per year (O*Net, 2015).

If you are passionate about health care, a management career could change your future. Learn more now and request information from healthcare administration programs in Minnesota.