January 2025 University Catalog

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Care Administration

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree program prepares learners to pursue roles as health care professionals who meet the industry’s need for entry-level to mid-career-management talent. The curriculum includes focused, practical explorations of the United States health care system, including population/community health; organizational development and behavior theory; operations assessment and improvement; management of human resources; health care finance; economics and decision making; strategic health care planning; health care marketing; quality management; statistical analysis; and research methodology. Throughout the program, learners engage in collaborative group experiences that help them develop and strengthen the communication, collaboration, problem solving, and decision-making skills needed to influence health care professionals and organizational processes, lead performance management, ensure the implementation of initiatives, and optimize the effectiveness of health care organizations.

Specializations

Health Information Management

Health Information Management, FlexPath option

Leadership

Leadership, FlexPath option

Accelerated Master's Pathways

BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, Health Information Management

BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, Health Information Management, FlexPath option

BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, Leadership

BS in Health Care Administration/MHA option, Leadership, FlexPath option