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4 years
120
Online & Campus
If you’re a current or aspiring healthcare professional interested in the business side of healthcare, our Bachelor of Science in Health Administration may be for you. Our core curriculum delivers foundational knowledge in business communications, finance, regulations, technology and ethics. Curriculum also aligns with leading industry and academic associations — ensuring you’re getting current content in an industry that’s ever-changing.
Once your core courses are complete, you’ll focus on your healthcare interests by selecting an elective track in Health Administration, Lifespan Management, Retail Health Management or Health Information Systems.*
* The Health Information Systems elective track prepares you to sit for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam.
In the BS in Health Administration program, you’ll learn to:
You can complete your degree in about four years, and you’ll take just one 5-week course at a time so you can balance work and life on the path to your degree.
Our BSHA meets the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) rigorous standards for quality health IT or healthcare education and has been named an Approved Education Partner (AEP). This allows us to offer HIMSS-approved review courses and education programs that prepare you for advanced knowledge in health IT or healthcare.
We’ve also joined the HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate (AOA) program, which means we can offer our eligible students a complimentary HIMSS individual membership. The membership connects students with networking opportunities, career services, professional development opportunities and more.
5 weeks
120
90
You’ll need 120 credits to complete this program. These may be earned through a combination of required and elective courses. Required courses may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits. View general requirements
Our curriculum aligns with leading industry and academic organizations, such as the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). Our BSHA also meets the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) rigorous standards for quality health IT or healthcare education by being an Approved Education Partner.
How does this benefit you? Industry alignments and high-quality standards offer you peace of mind that your curriculum reflects the latest trends and best practices in today’s ever-changing healthcare climate.
BSHA students choose from four elective tracks to meet program requirements. These include:
Health Administration — This track lays a strong foundation in healthcare management, including legal, ethical, quality and human resources issues.
Health Information Systems — Course content prepares students to sit for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam after completion of program coursework. You’ll study database concepts, information networking and the project management of health information systems.
Lifespan Management — The populations that need long-term care are diverse and include children or adults with chronic disease, disabled veterans and those with long-term disabilities. Develop the knowledge and skills to manage programs, market services and maintain regulatory compliance in long-term care.
Retail Health Management — This unique track addresses the transition of healthcare from strictly hospital settings to community-based settings. You’ll learn the administrative, reimbursement and regulatory nuances of retail health management.
Earn your degree faster. Transfer eligible college credits or apply to have relevant experience evaluated for potential college credit. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of electronic health records (EHR) in today’s healthcare environment. An overview of information systems, functions, workflows, health information accessibility, and healthcare transactions and billing are introduced to prepare students for work with electronic health records. The introduction of EHR software will also be explored.
This course offers students engagement and interaction with the dynamic language of health care. Through comprehensive discussions and activities, students will have the opportunity to be immersed in the words used in health care.
This course offers students the foundational knowledge and skills to communicate in a variety of workplace settings. Students will focus on business writing correspondence, communication technologies, and effective communication strategies for the health care industry.
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If you’re a current or aspiring healthcare professional interested in the business side of healthcare, our Bachelor of Science in Health Administration may be for you. Our core curriculum delivers foundational knowledge in business communications, finance, regulations, technology and ethics. Curriculum also aligns with leading industry and academic associations — ensuring you’re getting current content in an industry that’s ever-changing.
Once your core courses are complete, you’ll focus on your healthcare interests by selecting an elective track in Health Administration, Lifespan Management, Retail Health Management or Health Information Systems.*
* The Health Information Systems elective track prepares you to sit for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam.
In the BS in Health Administration program, you’ll learn to:
You can complete your degree in about four years, and you’ll take just one 5-week course at a time so you can balance work and life on the path to your degree.
Our BSHA meets the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) rigorous standards for quality health IT or healthcare education and has been named an Approved Education Partner (AEP). This allows us to offer HIMSS-approved review courses and education programs that prepare you for advanced knowledge in health IT or healthcare.
We’ve also joined the HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate (AOA) program, which means we can offer our eligible students a complimentary HIMSS individual membership. The membership connects students with networking opportunities, career services, professional development opportunities and more.
If you’re a current or aspiring healthcare professional interested in the business side of healthcare, our Bachelor of Science in Health Administration may be for you. Our core curriculum delivers foundational knowledge in business communications, finance, regulations, technology and ethics. Curriculum also aligns with leading industry and academic associations — ensuring you’re getting current content in an industry that’s ever-changing.
Once your core courses are complete, you’ll focus on your healthcare interests by selecting an elective track in Health Administration, Lifespan Management, Retail Health Management or Health Information Systems.*
* The Health Information Systems elective track prepares you to sit for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam.
In the BS in Health Administration program, you’ll learn to:
You can complete your degree in about four years, and you’ll take just one 5-week course at a time so you can balance work and life on the path to your degree.
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Target your healthcare interests through elective tracks in Health Administration, Lifespan Management, Health Information Systems or Retail Health Management.
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Health Administration online or on campus, one 5-week course at a time.
Our curriculum aligns with leading industry and academic associations — meaning we make real-time adjustments based on input from experts.
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