Program Overview
Healthcare administrators play a vital role in the shifting healthcare paradigm. Administrators ensure quality and access to the best care through leadership. A Bachelors of Healthcare Administration program focuses on the healthcare field and prepares students to conduct practices that protects patients and maintains proper employee conduct. The curriculum is designed to integrate a foundation of a general education with theory and practice that prepared the graduates of the program to enter into a management position in healthcare. Students in the BHA program are prepared to enter into various careers in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, as well as other healthcare facilities.
A healthcare administration degree can open up career opportunities in many healthcare facilities, as listed above. Potential occupations can include:
- Supervisory roles in HR
- Department management
- Office finance and accounting
- Manager of health information
- Case managers
Healthcare is a booming field and is ideal for someone looking for a position that is not clinical. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of medical and health services managers in the healthcare administration profession is projected to grow 32% through 2029.
Concentrations
The Healthcare Administration program offers two master’s level certificate programs:
Skills You’ll Learn
- Industry Knowledge
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Management
- Ethical Judgement
- Communication
