Healthcare Administration, BSHA

Healthcare Administration, BSHA

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (BSHA) prepares students for careers in the business, management, and administrative side of healthcare. Students develop knowledge and skills in healthcare systems, leadership, management, finance, marketing, human resources, law, information management, and other areas essential to the effective operation of healthcare organizations.

Healthcare administrators work across a wide range of settings, including hospitals and health systems, clinics and physician practices, long-term care organizations, insurance and managed care organizations, public health agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other healthcare-related businesses and organizations.

The program also provides flexibility for students to pursue individual interests through electives and an area of specialization. Students may select coursework in areas such as business administration, accounting, marketing, human resource management, information systems, education, and other complementary fields.

For students considering graduate or professional education, the BSHA can also provide a strong foundation for advanced study in healthcare administration, public health, business law, and other health-related fields.

Prior to designation as a BSHA major, students must meet with the advisor to create a degree completion and minor area of specialization plan

Degree Requirements (120 Semester Hours)
Core Curriculum Program: 42 sem. hrs.
Electives*: 6-14 sem. hrs.
Specialization: 18-22 sem. hrs.
Healthcare Administration Major: 46 sem. hrs.

*Students generally have all core curriculum and supporting courses completed before admittance into the program. This includes a completed Core Curriculum, 18-22 hours of a specialization area, and 6-14 hours of other electives. Specialization hours may be taken concurrently with the Healthcare Administration Major courses. Advising approval is required prior to declaration of the Healthcare Administration Major.

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