Health Services Management (Bachelor)Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Impact

Completing the BAS in Health Services Management at Midland College will equip individuals with the analytical, managerial, and leadership competencies essential for addressing the complex challenges of contemporary healthcare organizations. 

Through focused study in healthcare operations, policy, financial management, and strategic planning, individuals will be prepared to apply decision-making and organizational leadership principles to improve system efficiency and patient outcomes. 

This degree provides the foundation necessary to assume mid-level management positions in diverse healthcare settings, where I can contribute to advancing organizational effectiveness and the overall quality of care delivery.

Demand

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 23% from 2024 to 2034. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.

Program Requirements

Admittance into the program requires an Associate of Applied Science (or equivalent degree) and 33 hours of technical courses. Approved AAS degrees include those in the fields of health sciences, allied health, nursing, information technology, business, or others. Students who have completed an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree may seek entrance to the program after completing 33 credit hours of approved technical specialty coursework. See Department Chair for additional information.

Cost

Program Estimated Cost Out of District*

Program	Program Hours	Tuition	Books	Background Fee	TOTAL
BAS in HSM	87 Hrs**	$16,335	$3,051	$60	$19,426

* This is subject to change.
** The above program tuition and book costs (including Midland College CORE Curriculum, HSM Program Courses) are estimates based on the 2025-2026 academic catalog with the assumption that 33 technical hours of coursework have been completed.

Proctored Exams

Program courses require proctored exams. Students are responsible for any costs associated with proctored examinations. Proctored Exams

Degree Plan

Health Services Management Degree Plan

APPLICATION Deadlines

If the date falls on a weekend, the application deadline will be the next business day. Late applications will be accepted based on availability. 

• Fall Semester - July 5th
• Spring Semester - November 10th
• Summer Semester - April 25th

Application Steps

1. Submit a Midland College Application
   Previous MC students not enrolled for two regular semesters (fall/spring) need to re-apply. Current students do not need to reapply.
   
   Midland College Application
   
   
   
2. Complete the Health Services Management Application:
   
   Health Services Management Application
   
   
   
3. Verify Official Transcripts
   Verify official transcripts are on file with MC by reviewing your My MC Portal. Please contact records@midland.edu with any questions.

QUESTIONS?

Contact us, himhsm@midland.edu or (432) 685-6893

Rosie Luna

“It was a little daunting at first. I hadn’t been to school in over 20 years. There was also the matter of making sure that I could afford it; however, Midland College staff quickly told me about scholarship opportunities. Thanks to donor-directed scholarships that Midland College offers, cost was not a factor. The scholarship assistance made going back to school affordable. I tell everyone who is thinking about going to college to not let finances deter you. Midland College has lots of ways to help.

I’ve been working in healthcare administration for a long time, so I wasn’t sure there was much I could learn that I didn’t already know. However, I was very impressed with how up-to-date the Health Services Management program is with current trends. Everything was very timely, and I was able to incorporate some of the class material into my job. Since I had never worked in a hospital, I also appreciated learning things that pertain to hospital administration.”

Rosie Luna returns to MC for bachelor's degree

Sherrell Washington

“The first step in being licensed as a long-term care administrator was to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Thankfully, Midland College offers a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management that is completely online. That went well with my busy schedule of working 40+ hours at a long-term care facility and then also working part-time with two different home health agencies.

The professors in Midland College’s Health Information Management and Health Services Management programs are amazing! The courses were exactly what I needed for long-term care administration. They covered leadership, working with employees, employment law and even tips on balancing work and personal life.”

Recent MC bachelor's degree grad enjoys caring for "God's fine china"

Career Opportunities

There are a number of in-demand career options in the health services management field, including:

• Health Information Manager
• Clinical Manager
• Nursing Home Manager
• Medical Practice Manager
• Health Care Trainer
• Surgery Center Manager
• Business Office Manager
• Long Term Care Manager
• Insurance Company Account Manager
• Consulting Account Manager
• Government Entity Account Manager

Marketable Skills

Pursuing a degree in this field of study will provide marketable skills in these areas:

• Judgment and Decision Making – Evaluating different options and selecting the most appropriate plans of action
• Critical Thinking – Using intellectually disciplined thought processes to determine the appropriate course of action based upon situations presented
• Social Perceptiveness – Awareness of social reaction of individuals in response to events
• Communicating – Listening, speaking, reading and writing associated with the healthcare profession
• Complex Problem Solving –Identifying and analyzing complexity and dependency of problems and proposing potential solutions to promote positive outcomes
• Systems Evaluation – Measuring the performance of a system/process and performing enhancements to increase the potential of desirable outcomes
• Management of Resources – Selecting and managing appropriate resources to accomplish organizational goals
• Coordination – Interaction with multiple people/groups to complete tasks
• Persuasion – Communicating to individuals and groups in an effort to alter attitude and/or behavior
• Process Analysis and Improvement – Documenting and analyzing process steps or segments to implement adjustments and changes in order to improve resource utilization and overall throughout

Haley Turner