The curriculum enables students to gain skills and understanding in the specialized language of health care and to comprehend concepts of management, financing, politics, law, and ethics as applied to the health care sector. The major area of specialization is also ideal for students aspiring to earn advanced degrees in health administration, health economics, medical sociology, public health, or law.

The purpose of the major area of specialization in Health Sector Management and Policy is to provide the business student with a basic understanding of the management, economic and financial structure, as well as the legal, ethical, and governmental policy aspects of the health care industry. Appropriate candidates for the major area of specialization in Health Sector Management and Policy include School of Business Administration students interested in exploring the health care sector, working in the legal, management, or policy-making aspects of the health care sector or those wanting to have an augmentation to their pre-med, pre-law or pre-MBA, MPA or MPH studies, as well as those who expect to pursue a Ph.D. ?The minor area of specialization in Health Sector Management and Policy is available to students from all UM schools and colleges. Members of the Department are prepared to counsel students in the selection of courses and in other matters relating to the preparation for careers.