January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

Accelerated Master's Pathway, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Care Administration/MHA Option, Leadership, FlexPath option

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration specialization in Leadership focuses on providing a foundation upon which learners can build their professional skills surrounding effective change management and the leadership of high-performance teams in a variety of complex, dynamic health care environments. The specialization curriculum emphasizes evidence-based best practices for change leadership, planning and marketing, patient safety and quality improvement, health care economics, wellness promotion, team collaboration, and professional development that build a continuous learning system for sustainable health care delivery. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue department-level management positions in a wide range of health care settings. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a BS in Health Care Administration through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

For more information see the Accelerated Master’s Pathway Options section on the Offering Information page.

Accelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, FlexPath option

Learners enrolled in the Accelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, FlexPath option complete the following master’s-level courses in lieu of BHA-FPX4006 and BHA-FPX4102.

Master’s-level courses

At least 6 program points

MHA-FPX5010Strategic Healthcare Planning

2

MHA-FPX5012Organizational Leadership and Governance

2

NHS-FPX6004Healthcare Law and Policy

2

These courses are taken in addition to the general education and remaining required courses.

General Education Requirements

Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category; see General Education Courses, FlexPath option.

Additional Program Requirements

Core courses

At least 21 program points

NHS-FPX4000Developing a Health Care Perspective

3

BHA-FPX4002History of the United States Health Care System

1.5

BHA-FPX4003Present and Future State Developments within the United States Health Care System

1.5

BHA-FPX4004Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Health Care

3

BHA-FPX4006Health Care Regulation and Compliance

3

BHA-FPX4008Health Care Budgeting and Reporting

1.5

BHA-FPX4009Health Care Reimbursement Systems

1.5

BHA-FPX4010Introduction to Health Care Research

3

BUS-FPX4121Ethics in Health Care Management

3

Specialization courses

At least 18 program points

BHA-FPX4102Leadership and Communication in Health Care Organizations

3

BHA-FPX4104Strategic Leadership and Workforce Planning in Health Care

3

BHA-FPX4106Introduction to Managing Health Care Information

3

BHA-FPX4108Managing Population Health

3

BHA-FPX4110Health Care Systems and Operations

3

BHA-FPX4112Economics of Health Care

3

Elective courses

At least 25.5 program points

Choose 25.5 program points of additional undergraduate courses.†

Capstone course

At least 3 program points

Taken during the learner’s final quarter:

BHA-FPX4020Health Care Administration Capstone Project

3

Total

At least 90 program points, including a minimum of 27 program points from the 3000-level and above

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

† Learners in this degree program choose general education and elective courses from the FlexPath (-FPX) course list.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.