Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management Degree

Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management is a field of study focused on the operation, management, and health of a medical facility. A Hospital and Health Care Facility Manager ensures the medical providers and health care professionals working at a facility have a safe, clean, and fully functional building. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer hospital and healthcare facility management degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM), located five blocks from Lake Michigan, offers 170 degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The UWM offers excellent research programs. Additionally, in its effort to be an accessible institute of higher learning to the broadest possible student population, UWM offers many certificate and non-degree programs.

History

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee was founded in 1885 as the "Milwaukee Normal School," a two-year teacher training college.  The school changed names many times through the years, becoming UWM in 1956.

Academics

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee follows the semester system.  It has a Semester I in the fall, a short "UwinteriM" session in January, followed by a Semester II in the spring, and a calendar of short Summer Sessions.

Colleges and Schools

UWM has 14 colleges and schools, which are:

• School of Architecture and Urban Planning
• School of Continuing Education
• School of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Science
• School of Freshwater Sciences
• Graduate School
• College of Health Sciences
• Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
• School of Information Studies
• College o fLetters and Science
• College of Nursing
• Peck School of the Arts
• School of Public Health
• Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business

UWM has many centers, institutes, laboratories and academic support areas within and in addition to its colleges and schools.

Student Life

UWM offers numerous flats and apartments for those interested in on-campus living, as well as many on-campus dining options.  For students who wish to connect with others, there are many student clubs and organizations available for participation, including recreational sports leagues.

Athletics

The "Panthers" athletics department at UWM is very active, with seven men's and eight women's teams competing at the NCAA Division I level, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Track & Field

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

UWM is very active in the community of Milwaukee and much of southeastern Wisconsin. UWM has many business partners, and the university is involved in M7, which is the Milwaukee 7 Economic Development Campaign.  UWM also has many non-profit partnerships in the area, including the Milwaukee Public Schools, and several health and social service agencies.

The UWM campus is situated in an attractive part of Milwaukee near Lake Michigan.  It is in easy walking distance to shopping and entertainment areas, and is a short bus ride away from the downtown area.

Students Enrolled in the Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Madison, WI
  • Total Employment: 750
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $98810

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).