Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Fearlessly forge future leaders of the healthcare industry.
The Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration emphasizes leadership, communication, medical ethics, policy, and is ideal for those interested in working in the healthcare industry. It’s a degree designed to build your skills in:
- Managing resources and people
- Setting policy and budgets
- Complying with industry regulations
- Guiding an organization to improve both the bottom line and the quality of patient care
This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS).
What Makes our Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration Unique?
As you pursue an Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration at SEMO, blend business acumen with industry-specific insights to improve the delivery of health care. More specifically, you’ll drive real change:
- Acquire the skills and knowledge to master research, critical thinking, and problem-solving within the healthcare industry.
- Continue working, secure an internship, or balance life’s other responsibilities by taking online courses.
- Reach your goals sooner. Students in this program have the opportunity to complete an accelerated MBA option or continue their education to complete an MBA in health administration.
What Can You Do with a Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration?
‘Healthcare administrator’ often makes a list when it comes to the most in-demand jobs in high-growth fields. They’re the ones who plan, direct, and coordinate the business of activities at hospitals, nursing homes, and group medical practices. Their ranks are expected to grow 32% through 2029.
Yet, a healthcare administrator is not the only potential career for a graduate of the program. Healthcare administration graduates are prepared for management positions in the fields of information technology, healthcare administration, or business administration.
Online Bachelors in Healthcare Administration Career Opportunities
- Hospital Administrator
- Insurance Underwriter
- Healthcare Policy Analyst
- Healthcare Program Director
- Public Health Advisor
- Insurance Company Administrator
- Hospice or Elderly Care Administrator
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Bachelors in Healthcare Administration Salaries & Careers
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$137k
Medical and Health Services Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Medical and Health Services Manager is $137,730.
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$56k
Medical Records Specialist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Medical Records Specialists is $55,970.
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$78k
Claims Adjuster
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators is approximately $78,770.
Healthcare Administration Curriculum
The healthcare administration degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including the general education requirements and at least 24 hours of healthcare administration courses.
- AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
- AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
- BA101 The Business Universe (3)
- BA490 Business Policy & Strategy (3)
- BL255 Business Law (3)
- FI361 Financial Management (3)
- MG301 Principles of Management (3)
- MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
- MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:*
- AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
- BA550 Global Logistics (3)
- BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
- BL560 International Business Law (3)
- EC580 International Economics (3)
- FI540 International Finance (3)
- HA560 International Healthcare Administration (3)
- MG560 International Management (3)
- MK560 International Marketing (3)
A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.
- BA252 Business Communication (2)
- BA452 Professionalism (1)
- EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- EN140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking (3)
- MA116 Precalculus A (3) OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
- MI101 Intro to Computer Applications (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3) OR SC155 Interpersonal Communication (3)
- HA473 Internship in Healthcare (3)
Choose 27 hours:
- EC585 Healthcare Economics (3)
- HA473 Internship in Healthcare (3)
- HA510 Healthcare Performance Improvement (3)
- HA520 Healthcare Quality & Value (3)
- HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)*
- HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)*
- HA555 Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management (3)
- HA556 Topics in Healthcare Management (3)
- HA557 Healthcare Law & Regulatory Compliance (3)
- HA582 Healthcare Budget/Reimburse (3)
- HA586 Healthcare Strategy & Marketing (3)*
- HA593 Independent Study in Healthcare Management (3)
Choose 3 hours - Statistics:
- MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
- MA323 Statistical Methods (3)
- PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
- SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
- SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
Choose 3 hours – additional major elective:
- FI351 Principles of Insurance (3)
- MG356 Foundations of Human Resources (3)
- MG362 Management Skills (3)
- MG426 Managing and Developing Talent (3)
- MG457 Organizational Behavior (3)
- MG548 Project Management (3)
- MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)
- UI412 American Health Care System (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in a major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (16 hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- BA101 (3)
- MA116 OR MA123 (3)
- MI001 (0)
- MI101 (3)
- SC105 (3)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
- AC221 (3)
- EN140 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (17 hours)
- AC222 (3)
- BA252 (2)
- EC215 (3)
- Statistics Course (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 hours)
- BL255 (3)
- EC225 (3)
- MG301 (3)
- MK301 (3)
- General Education (4)
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 hours)
- FI361 (3)
- MI375 (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 hours)
- HA540 or HA545 or HA586 (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- Major Elective (3)
- General Education (3)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 hours)
- HA520 (3)
- HA540 or HA545 or HA586 (3)
- HA555 (3)
- UI412 (3)
- Additional Major Elective (3)
Spring Semester (13 hours)
- BA452 (1)
- BA490 (3)
- EC585 (3)
- HA473 (3)
- International Course (3)
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Natalia Gray, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Healthcare Management
Harrison College of Business & Computing
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Frequently Asked Questions About an Online Healthcare Administration Degree
An online Healthcare Administration degree prepares you to lead healthcare organizations, improve patient experiences, and manage the business side of healthcare. Explore answers to common questions about career paths, job outlook, and the responsibilities of healthcare administrators.
Healthcare Administration graduates work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, public health organizations, and insurance companies.
Common job titles include:
- hospital administrator
- healthcare administrator
- clinic manager
- medical practice manager
- healthcare operations manager
- patient services manager
- department manager
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