University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Courses
HSMT
17 courses with the subject HSMT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HSMT 2101Introduction to the Health Systems Management3
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing; no more than two attempts. Introduction to the various systems that comprise the health system and how they work together to support population health, the aim of the larger system. Exposure to germane topics, work settings, trends, skills, and knowledge bases within the health system. Introduction to career options with the Health Systems Management degree.
HSMT 2102Healthcare Language and Terminology. (3) An
introduction to professional communications and vocabulary used in the healthcare field. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of terminology and communication. Clinical vocabularies, terminologies, and coding systems, along with definitions, are described in the context of caring for and treating patients. May be repeated once with an original grade of D or F.
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May be repeated once with an original grade of D or F.
HSMT 2103Introduction to Human Resources Management3
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing; no more than two attempts. Introduction to human resources management as it applies to health and human services institutions, including recruitment, selection, training, and development. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the basic functions of a manager and the role of leading. Major theories associated with motivating the individual in organizations, interpersonal and group behavior, job design, organizational processes of decision-making, communication, and change are addressed. Consideration is given to the influence of personal values and ethical frameworks on the processes of managing and leading.
HSMT 2104Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System3
Prerequisite(s): Health Systems Management major or College of Health and Human Services pre-major; Sophomore standing; no more than two attempts. An overview of the organization and delivery mechanisms in the U.S. healthcare system. Various settings for the delivery of healthcare and personnel and financial resources integral to the delivery of care are presented. Also included are the historical development and future growth and direction of the system.
HSMT 2105Population Health Essentials for Health Systems
Managers. (3) Prerequisite(s): HSMT 2101 and HSMT 2103 with grade C or above within two attempts; Sophomore standing; no more than two attempts. Discussion of current and emerging topics in the field of health. Course Descriptions | 717
HSMT 3203Introduction to Healthcare Accounting and Finance3
Prerequisite(s): HSMT 2101 and HSMT 2103 with grades of C or above within two attempts; Health Systems Management major and Junior Standing; no more than two attempts. Basic concepts and techniques of collecting, processing, and reporting financial information relevant to healthcare institutions. Fundamental financial management concepts and tools for healthcare institutions, including financial statements and attributes.
HSMT 3204Health System Organization Development and Behavior3
(3) Prerequisite(s): Health Systems Management major and Junior Standing; no more than two attempts; and HSMT 2101, HSMT 2103, and HSMT 2104 with grades of C or above within two attempts. Introduction to organizational theory with applications to healthcare systems, including organizational design and inter-organizational networks and alliances.
HSMT 3301Health Insurance and Managed Care. (3) Prerequisite(s)
HSMT 3203 within two attempts; Health Systems Management major, and Junior standing. An overview of the design, management, and regulation of health insurance and managed care organizations in the U.S. healthcare system. Various settings for the delivery of healthcare and personnel and financial resources integral to the delivery of care are presented. Also included are the historical development and future growth and direction of the health insurance system. HSMT 4201. Health Policy and Law. (3) Prerequisite(s): HSMT 3201 with grade of D or above within two attempts; and Health Systems 718 | Course Descriptions Management major and Senior Standing; no more than two attempts. Examination of the formulation, adoption, and implementation of public policy for health services delivery and healthcare through federal, state, and local political processes. Selected legal principles and their application to the healthcare field.
Prerequisite(s): Health Systems Management major and Senior Standing; no more than two attempts; HSMT 3104, and HSMT 3204 with grade D or above within two attempts. Examination of the concepts and practices of quality management, performance improvement, and assessment of outcomes in healthcare delivery settings; the application of quality management theory to healthcare product and service outcomes. HSMT 4301. Peer Advising. (3) Prerequisite(s): HSMT 2104, HSMT 3201, Health Systems Management major, minimum 3.0 GPA, and apply for and be accepted into this course. Students competitively selected as Health Systems Management (HSMT) Peer Advisors learn and apply strategies in peer-to-peer communication to assist students with navigating the HSMT curriculum, policies, and procedures. Students translate and analyze how these strategies can be utilized in their own professional development as they transition to leadership roles as early career professionals. May be repeated for credit one time.
Prerequisite(s): Health Systems Management and Senior Standing; no more than two attempts; HSMT 2101, HSMT 2103, HSMT 2104 and HSMT 2105 with grades of C or above within two attempts; and HSMT 3104, HSMT 3201, HSMT 3203, and HSMT 3204 with grades of D or above within two attempts. Students synthesize and apply lessons learned throughout the Health Systems Management program. Students analyze a current challenge impacting local health and wellness agencies and work as a team to propose strategies and solutions. Individually, students develop ePortfolios that include work samples and reflections as a digital record of lessons learned and their professional development.
Prerequisite(s): Health Systems management major, acceptance into departmental honors program, and permission of department. Practical experience in a health and human services setting that complements students' academic and professional goals. Arranged with the HSMT program director.
HSMT 4701Healthcare Analytics I. (3) Prerequisite(s): Health
Systems Management major, acceptance into departmental honors program, and permission of department. Introduction to foundational skills and knowledge in healthcare data analytics. An overview of sources of data in healthcare, including electronic medical record data warehouses, social media databases, wireless biosensors, and patient- provider portal metadata. HSMT 4702. Healthcare Analytics II. (3) Prerequisite(s): HSMT 4701. Continuation of HSMT 4701. Student works with a team on a project topic of their choice related to a healthcare decision. Each team writes a proposal, protocol, statistical analysis plan, and presents both a written and oral final report. Data needs are assessed and presented during the protocol stage. Students use statistical analysis software (SAS, Stata, SPSS, Excel, etc.) to complete the project. 2026-2027 UNC CHARLOTTE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
Prerequisite(s): Health Systems management major, acceptance into departmental honors program, and permission of department. A study tour for students. Participants have an opportunity to explore healthcare systems outside the United States, and improve their global understanding of people, culture, and indigenous healthcare practices. Participants visit a variety of healthcare sites and attend presentations by practitioners and educators. Cultural experiences and academic study are a focus.
HSMT 4800Independent Study. (1 to 3) Prerequisite(s): Permission
of instructor. Guided individual study in an issue related to the field of health systems management arranged with a faculty member or a supervised experience in a health systems management related setting. May be repeated for credit one time.
