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Join One of the Fastest Growing Industries With an Accredited Online Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration

Getting your Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from CSU Global ensures you’ll be well-qualified and well-prepared to thrive as a healthcare administration professional.

The healthcare industry is always changing and evolving thanks to advancements in care delivery and the passage of new laws and regulations. The CSU Global B.S. in Healthcare Administration program was designed to teach you to track and follow new rules and regulations so that you can help organizations adapt to challenges as quickly as possible.

Whether you seek employment in a state, local, or private hospital, or in ambulatory services, nursing, or residential care facilities, earning your Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration is a great way to improve your understanding of the healthcare system, and to improve your potential value on the job market.

This fully-accredited bachelor’s degree provides a thorough understanding of healthcare systems relating to quality assurance, risk management, insurance, ethics, and other practices essential to managing in a demanding healthcare environment.

Completing your Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree at CSU Global will prepare you to bring value to any organization from day one, setting you up for an exciting career in a competitive industry that shows no sign of slowing down.

 

Career Outlook

91% OF ALUMNI WORKING IN THEIR FIELD Graduates from CSU Global’s B.S. in Healthcare Administration report extremely high rates of working in the field after completing their program.

7.34% PAY INCREASE Alumni from CSU Global’s online Degree in Healthcare Administration report receiving an average pay increase of over 7% just one year after earning their degree.

$61,189 ESTIMATED STARTING SALARY Our Bachelor’s of Healthcare Administration & Management program graduates report eating an estimated annual starting salary above $60k.

OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SUPERVISORS, MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES MANAGERS, REGISTERED NURSES Top three job titles reported by alumni from CSU Global’s online B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Management.

Healthcare Administration & Management Responsibilities

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DIRECT AND IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR SERVICES.

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MANAGE ENTIRE MEDICAL PRACTICES, CLINICS, OR DEPARTMENTS.

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KEEP STAFF UP TO DATE ON NEW LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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ENSURE PATIENT DELIVERY SERVICE STANDARDS ARE MET.

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This short video covers a variety of topics, including:

  • Why you should consider getting a B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Management.
  • What you’ll learn in our online Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration.
  • Why you should pick CSU Global’s Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s program.

What Will I Learn from CSU Global’s B.S. in Healthcare Administration Program?

Whether you already have experience in healthcare administration and simply lack the degree needed to advance in your role, or you have no prior experience in the field, our B.S. Degree in Healthcare Administration & Management is designed to train you to pursue a successful career in the industry.

CSU Global’s Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Administration program helps students build a foundation of competencies across a wide range of business skills, including:

  • Operations management and supervision
  • Policy management
  • Human resources
  • Communication
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Operations 
  • Finance

Our program also offers in-depth knowledge of important healthcare systems related to:

  • Quality assurance
  • Risk management
  • Managed care
  • Healthcare finance
  • Healthcare laws and regulations
  • Ethics
  • Population health

Finally, CSU Global’s online B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Management also includes other helpful information and best practices important to managing in a demanding healthcare environment, ensuring you’ll be prepared to lead in this competitive industry.

Puerto Rico residents (only): This program does not fulfill the state’s requirement needed to work as a Healthcare Administrator in Puerto Rico.

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What Healthcare Administration Skills Will You Develop?

Our online Healthcare Administration and Management program was designed to provide students with a deep understanding of what it takes to fulfill the roles and functions of an effective healthcare manager, as well as how to generate a significant positive impact on the personnel and tasks that they’re asked to manage.

More specifically, our program will provide you with a detailed understanding of the healthcare industry, and the complex nature of the daily work requirements and tasks that you may be asked to complete as a professional healthcare administrator.

You can expect to build a solid foundation which may help to propel your career by providing you with the the skills needed to:

  • Distinguish between the roles, functions, and impact of an effective healthcare manager.
  • Evaluate existing healthcare management industry practices.
  • Critique areas of healthcare finance, policy, operations management, ethical, and strategic dilemmas.
  • Synthesize the value of healthcare operational leadership.
  • Analyze the impact of population health, information systems, and technology trends on healthcare patient outcomes.
  • Summarize practical operations and management knowledge and frameworks to the healthcare environment.

What Healthcare Administration & Management Courses Will You Take?

CSU Global’s Healthcare Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree requires the completion of 120 total credits, including a mix of core degree courses, general education courses, elective courses, and optional degree specializations and certificates.

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General Education Courses (31 Credits)

CSU Global’s General Education Courses are more than a bachelor’s degree requirement. They are designed to help you develop and strengthen valuable skills demanded in the workplace.

Already taken some courses? Up to 90 total credits (and 64 from community colleges) can be transferred into a bachelor’s degree at CSU Global. Request a Transcript Evaluation Summary to see how close you already are to graduation!

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Core Degree Courses (45 Credits)

  • ORG300 Applying Leadership Principles
    The opportunities for students, in this first course, for all majors are to learn personal and professional leadership styles and drivers by providing an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are utilized across fields of study. Regardless of the roles individuals assume in an organization, they will need to communicate effectively, influence others, and understand the way they respond to others and why. The course engages students in discussion, exploration, and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections leaders have with individuals and organizations. Topics include leadership communication, motivation, style, and characteristics. Course not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit.
  • HCM310 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
    In this course, students are introduced to an overview of the U.S. healthcare system. The historical background of the shift from an acute care hospital-based system to a chronic/preventive care ambulatory focus and influence of current trends such as the Affordable Care Act and the aging population are presented. Students will examine differences between non-profit and for-profit healthcare organizations, and how quality, safety, and competition within the healthcare industry impact patient care. Assignments and discussions provide opportunities to compare and contrast the U.S. healthcare system to other nations’ healthcare systems.
  • HCM320 Introduction to Health Policy
    This course will focus on the historical context of health care delivery and policy-making procedures. Students will focus on the political, economical, and social aspects of health care policy impacting both providers and patients. Further discussion will provide insight into the complexity of health care policy reformation, how the policy-making process works, and how moral and ethical decision-making at the policy level influence health care providers within the institutional settings. Public health awareness and preparedness will also be discussed as related to influencing political officials to formalize policy-making efforts through legislative reform.
  • HCM345 Health Law and Ethics
    This course will offer the student a basic overview regarding healthcare law in the United States and introduce students to the moral and ethical issues that healthcare providers are confronted with daily. It will provide a systemic analysis of healthcare provider services and moral, ethical, and legal issues that may involve healthcare professionals, patients, hospitals, clinics, and other organizations. Students will review legal, moral, and ethical constructs shaping today’s healthcare environment, analyze the different types of reasoning in the decision-making process, and utilize various concepts to make identifiable analysis of healthcare challenges and issues. Readings and discussions will include the current standards surrounding the legal and ethical parameters impacting patients and healthcare workers. Topics include: informed consent, patient confidentiality laws, elder care and abuse, end-of-life-planning, standard of care, and malpractice.
  • HCM301 Accounting and Finance for Healthcare Managers
    In this course, students are provided an overview of the financial environment in which healthcare organizations operate and introduced to fundamental concepts of finance and accounting in the healthcare industry. Students will examine key healthcare finance concepts, basic managerial and accounting principles, the budget process, and tools used for financial analysis. Attention is also given the government financing of health services via the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Assignments and discussions provide opportunities to examine and apply techniques related to cost accounting with emphasis on cost control strategies.
  • HCM370 Quality and Risk Management in Healthcare
    This course provides the student with an overview of healthcare risk management pertaining to the role of the risk manager within the healthcare setting, focusing on real-life issues addressed by risk managers, and exploring the liability issues that may be associated with perceived risks both occupationally and patient-related. Further reading and discussion will include examining risk and risk management outside the hospital setting regarding behavioral health, ancillary services, assisted living, and general emergency services. Students will also examine the issues surrounding privacy and compliance issues of medical records and record keeping, handling sentinel events, and the overall effectiveness of healthcare regulations pertaining to risk management.
  • HCM375 The Economics of Healthcare
    In this course, students receive practical knowledge about and apply economic theories and principles to understanding healthcare economic issues and problems related to the amount, organization, and distribution of healthcare resources in the United States. Students will learn and apply economic principles such as supply and demand, economic theories, resources allocation, competitive markets, market evaluation methods, and cost effectiveness analysis related to making choices about and understanding the consequences of resource scarcity in the healthcare industry. Students will discuss issues and controversies surrounding the federal and state governments’ roles in financing and regulating health services.
  • HCM400 Managed Care and Health Insurance
    Managed care and health insurance covers healthcare issues surrounding management, insurances, and managed healthcare plans and discusses the new regulations from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Students will learn about the basic foundations concerning insurance benefit plans for Medicare and Medicaid. The course will also cover fundamental ideas concerning cost-containment measures and quality of healthcare being delivered, focusing on a US-based approach to healthcare insurance plans for HMOs and other integrated insurance delivery systems.
  • HRM300 Principles of Human Resource Management
    Introduction to the development and management of an organization's human resources, with emphasis on planning for the screening, selection, orientation and training of employees. Additional topics include performance appraisal, compensation, benefits, equal employment opportunity, incentives and rewards. This course is a replacement course for MGT440 as of the 2013-2014 Spring-A term. Students cannot receive credit for both these courses. This class will be offered beginning Winter 2017.
  • MGT410 Project Management
    This course provides students with an overview of important aspects of managing both small and large projects, including assessment of needs, development of specifications, acquisition of labor and materials, optimization of schedules, controlling costs, and ensuring outcomes and deliverables. Students learn project management techniques, ways that projects can be managed and organized, and how to plan and control a project. Utilization of software tools providing efficient and effective processes is emphasized. (This course is also offered through CBE. Credits earned using this option will appear on transcripts with an “EX” suffix.)
  • HCM410 Healthcare Operations Management
    This course will introduce the student to healthcare management within a hospital or clinical setting. Students will gain an understanding of how to manage in the healthcare setting through planning, directing, and leadership responsibilities. Students will also learn about the importance of financing in achieving healthcare goals. Discussions will include managing hospital staffing, managing financial obligations in the present leadership roles in healthcare, integrating the higher level of patient care based on the current ACA standards, and understanding how older models of management and leadership practices can be blended into contemporary practices within today’s healthcare industry. Students will also gain knowledge of moral and ethical implications impacting operational management decision-making practices.
  • HCM430 Population Health Management
    The course introduces students to the multiple determinants of health including medical care, socioeconomic status, the physical environment and individual behavior, and their interactions. Major topics include: development of the public health system, epidemiological models, health-risk factors, disease trends, and risk-reduction programs and strategies. Special emphasis will be placed on developing basic skills relevant to community assessment and health promotion strategies. Assignments and discussions provide opportunities to apply epidemiological analysis techniques with an emphasis on assessment of cost and benefits of population-based interventions. Recommended Prior Course: ORG300
  • HCM450 Healthcare Information Systems
    This course will allow students to explore the concepts of information management systems and clinical and administrative applications used in providing medical care to the targeted population. Topics include the examination of the processes used in the selection, application, and evaluation of information technology assets. Methods and processes to make informed business decisions related to the application and use of technology will provide an understanding of technology and its impact within healthcare management. Students will understand the opportunities and challenges in implementing robust and effective information management systems in a healthcare setting.
  • HCM460 Introduction to Healthcare Strategy
    This course will provide the student with an overview of marketing and strategic planning concepts and processes in the healthcare industry. Through readings and discussions, students will have the opportunity to examine the traits, trends, and needs of today's healthcare consumer, with special emphasis on consumer decision-making. Historical perspectives are discussed in tandem with current and future challenges. The course explores the formulation of strategy and development of marketing plans designed to address patient care from clinical, service quality, and the consumer perspective. Through the use of case studies, students will have the opportunity to analyze and assess tactics employed to improve organizational objectives. Recommended Prior Courses: HCM310 and HCM410 (This course is also offered through CBE. Credits earned using this option will appear on transcripts with an “EX” suffix.)
  • HCM481 Healthcare Analysis and Policy Development - Capstone
    This course explores contemporary issues within the healthcare operating environment that impact the strategic management of healthcare organizations. As the capstone course for the program, it synthesizes concepts from all previous courses with special emphasis on economic and financial analysis, the legal and regulatory environment, ethical considerations, organizational theory and leadership, and quality improvement. The course will employ case studies that allow the student to explore various concepts and apply techniques in a holistic manner to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems in the industry. Recommended Prior Courses: HCM460, ORG300

Note: HCM495 is an optional course that will provide students with practical experience in management organizations. This course may not be available in all states; see the State Specific Authorization Policy under Admissions Policies.

Dual Enrollment Option

Dual Enrollment allows highly qualified, well-prepared students in the Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration and Management program an opportunity for early admission into the Master of Healthcare Administration program.

If you qualify, you would be able to complete three graduate-level courses in place of three specific undergraduate core courses, and apply the resulting nine credits to both your bachelors and masters degree programs through institutional transfer.

You are required to meet all undergraduate degree requirements (including completion of your Capstone) in order for your bachelors degree to be conferred.

The following course substitutions apply to the Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration and Management core requirements for student who are accepted for Dual Enrollment:

Undergraduate Core Course to be Replaced

  • HCM345: Health Law and Ethics

  • HCM370: Quality and Risk Management in Healthcare

  • HCM450: Healthcare Information Systems

Graduate-Level Course Replacement

  • HCM515: Health Law and Ethics
  • HCM520: Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare
  • HCM570: Healthcare Information Systems

Graduate-level courses will be charged at the graduate tuition rate at the time of enrollment. You should apply for Dual Enrollment prior to your first core course substitution, and you must maintain the following minimum academic standards:

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 for all undergraduate transfer credits from previous institutions.
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 for all undergraduate courses completed at CSU Global.
  • Grades of “B” or better in all B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Management core courses.

Degree Specialization (Optional) (15 Credits)

When you earn your bachelor’s degree through CSU Global, you can choose to customize it with an undergraduate specialization in a subject that matches your professional goals or personal interests. 

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Additional Available Specializations for this Program:

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Elective Courses (Remaining credits to reach 120 total credits)

The remainder of your degree is comprised of courses of your choice that support your educational goals and needs. Including a specialization reduces the number of elective credits you'll need to complete your bachelor's degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Healthcare Administration & Management?

Healthcare Administration & Management refers to the process of overseeing healthcare systems and the delivery of healthcare services, and is essentially a blended role that requires both traditional business experience, as well as detailed expertise in healthcare industry best practices.

On the business side, Healthcare Administration & Management requires knowledge and experience in business skills, like:

  • Operations management, supervision, and decision-making.
  • Project management.
  • Policy management.
  • Human resources.
  • Strategic planning, operations, and finance.

And on the healthcare side, Healthcare Administrators and Managers have to be absolute experts in healthcare systems, and in healthcare service delivery, especially related to the following topics:

  • Quality assurance.
  • Risk management.
  • Healthcare finance.
  • Ethics.
  • Other practices essential to managing in a demanding healthcare environment.

Healthcare administrators are responsible for helping steer healthcare organizations through new and evolving rules and regulations, which makes this a challenging, but extremely important role.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Healthcare Administration & Management?

Healthcare Administration and Management is an excellent career with a great deal of potential for completing fulfilling, rewarding work.

Healthcare itself is one of the largest and fastest growing industries, and professional Healthcare Managers play a vital role in ensuring that healthcare organizations are able to deliver high-quality services while remaining efficient, and profitable.

Because the role of healthcare administrator is so important to ensuring a smooth delivery of services, there’s a great opportunity to make a significant impact wherever you work. If you’re interested in a difference, healthcare management could be the perfect field for you.

If you’re interested in healthcare or business, or you like working with teams of people, and you thrive at solving complex organizational problems, you will certainly want to consider pursuing a career in the field.

What Do Healthcare Administrators Do?

Healthcare administrators and managers are tasked with helping the organizations they work for adapt to change, finding ways to continue operating smoothly in a climate of evolving rules and regulations.

It’s the healthcare administrator’s job to ensure that their organization is able to continue delivering high-quality healthcare services while remaining competitive and profitable.

Typical daily job duties for healthcare administrators and managers include tasks like:

  • Directing and implementing plans for delivery of healthcare services.
  • Managing entire medical practices, clinics, or departments.
  • Keeping staff up to date on new laws and regulations.
  • Ensuring that patient delivery standards are met.

Across the industry, organizations are guided by healthcare administrators and managers who are responsible for setting business strategies, making important decisions, navigating legal regulations, and guiding the growth and success of the entities that they lead.

What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration?

CSU Global’s Healthcare Administration and Management Bachelor’s program prepares students to lead healthcare organizations with a strong foundation of competencies in a range of business skills, including: 

  • Managing, supervising, and leading teams via informed, strategic decision-making.
  • Marketing and communication.
  • Human resources.
  • Strategic planning, operations, and finance.

Our bachelor’s degree program also provides students with a strong understanding and knowledge of healthcare systems, including core expertise in:

  • Quality assurance.
  • Risk management.
  • Insurance.
  • Ethics.
  • Other practices essential to managing in a demanding healthcare environment.

The sophisticated skill set that this program develops in its alumni makes them well-suited for a series of important leadership roles in the healthcare industry, and several common job titles for professional healthcare administrators and managers include:

  • Practice Administrator
  • Clinical IT Application Support
  • Medical Staff Credentialing Analyst
  • Managed Care Specialist
  • Program Manager
  • Hospital HR Generalist

Is a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration Worth Getting?

Getting your Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Management is truly worth it, as CSU Global’s alumni can attest.

91% of graduates from our online B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Management program report working in the field, and our alumni also report earning an average pay increase of 7.34% one year after completing their studies.

Furthermore, alumni data also shows that the program properly prepares students for excellent jobs in the field, with the top three titles reported by our graduates being Office & Administrative Support Supervisors, Medical & Health Services Managers, and Registered Nurses.

Finally, it’s clear that our B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Management doesn’t just set graduates to find work in the field, but that it prepares them for well-paying jobs: Alumni report an average annual starting salary of $61,189.

What is the Best School for Studying Healthcare Administration?

CSU Global is one of the best online colleges for healthcare administration and management, having recently earned several prestigious awards, including:

  • A Top 20 ranking for Best Online Schools for Bachelor of Health Care Management Degree Programs from Online Schools Center.
  • A #5 ranking for Most Affordable Online Bachelor Degrees in Healthcare Management from Best Medical Degrees.
  • A #3 ranking for Best Value Online Graduate School from Value Colleges.
  • A #3 ranking for Best Colleges in Colorado from Best Value Schools.

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Why Should You Choose CSU Global?

CSU Global provides more than just a diploma. Our career-driven programs are based on real-world concepts designed to help you excel in the workplace from day one. Our Tuition Guarantee ensures that your rate won’t rise from enrollment to graduation, and because we know how hard it can be to juggle education, work, and family responsibilities, our programs can be completed entirely online, with no set times or locations, monthly class starts and accelerated courses.

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CSU Global was identified as a top 20 Best Online School for Bachelors in Healthcare Management Degree Programs by Online Schools Center.

RANKED #3 CHEAP ONLINE HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAMS

Best Value Schools ranked CSU Global #3 on their list of Top 20 Cheap Online Healthcare Administration Degree Programs (Bachelor’s).

RANKED #5 MOST AFFORDABLE ONLINE BACHELOR DEGREES IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

In Best Medical Degrees’ ranking of the 10 Most Affordable Online Bachelor Degrees in Healthcare Management, CSU Global is listed #5.

“I have had nothing but positive experiences with the instructors here at CSU Global which shows that CSU Global provides quality educators for their students. These educators do everything they can to help you succeed.”

RANDY ST. PIERRE

B.S. in Healthcare Administration and Management Student

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