Healthcare Administration (Online)

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

The need for professionals to manage growing and complex medical groups and related organizations has created a high demand for professionally trained healthcare administrators. �첥��’s online Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration program prepares students to pursue job opportunities in a wide variety of career options in this growing and popular field. The duties of a healthcare administrator can be complex and varied, requiring a mix of business administration skills, knowledge of medical services and understanding of local, state and federal regulations that govern the healthcare industry and related insurance industry. The online program gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace at a place of your choosing while learning from faculty who are highly experienced in the field.

This program is also available in a hybrid format with courses primarily offered fully online and some evening courses via Zoom or on campus.

Estimated Program Length	2-4 years
Credit Hours	123
Course Length	7 weeks
Transfer Credits Accepted	75
Cost per Credit	$650*

*Tuition discount available. Ask for details!

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Application Instructions

For admission into �첥��’s online healthcare administration degree, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. To apply:

Speak to an enrollment counselor
Complete an application
Provide evidence of high school completion/graduation. Documentation may include high school transcript, diploma, GED scores, or equivalent. This requirement may be waived if an official college transcript is provided to validate completion of 15 credits or more from an accredited school.
Submit official transcripts of all previous college work (if applicable)
Submit a copy of from military (if applicable).

Financing Your Education

There are options to assist in financing your education and making the tuition affordable. Visit our Student Financial Services page for a detailed overview of the process, including a link to complete the FAFSA application, as well as more information about tuition, the tuition payment plan and the tuition deferment program we offer. �첥��’s Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003233. The Office of Student Financial Services is available to help with any questions you may have. Call 610-796-8201 or email sfs@alvernia.edu.

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Topics of Study

Our healthcare administration online degree program develops your managerial skills as it teaches business and healthcare administration aspects of the industry from both practical and ethical standpoints. Through business courses, you’ll learn fundamentals of accounting, finance, business law, management and economics. As you specialize in healthcare administration, you’ll learn topics such as:

Fundamentals of healthcare science, including medical ethics, legal obligations and the human body
Critical thinking and writing for healthcare science
The importance of health literacy for patients, providers, society and communities and how to overcome its barriers
Organizational principles and practices for managing health service organizations, including risk management, medical terminology and strategic planning
The U.S. healthcare system and the strengths and challenges within it
As a requirement of our online healthcare administration degree, you will complete a capstone course. Through this capstone, you will research and develop a healthcare science project that aligns with your professional goals.

Program Accreditation

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�첥�� is an accredited institution and a member of the (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Career Outlook

After earning your Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management online, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

Ambulatory surgical centers
Assisted living facilities
Birthing centers
Freestanding clinics
Home healthcare agencies
Managed-care organizations
Nursing homes
Physician practices
Public health centers
Retirement centers
Medical equipment companies
Insurance companies
Pharmaceutical companies
Hospital and nursing home administrators
Personal care home and assisted living managers
Health insurance employees

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations. The median annual wage in 2023 was $117,960.