Bachelor of Science in
Healthcare Administration
Program benefits
Career Opportunities
Qualifications
Curriculum
Tuition & Value
Online BS in Healthcare Administration
About the Program
The Online BS in Healthcare Administration program is for the business-minded student who values work/study balance. The curriculum focuses on everything from finance and human resources to marketing, analytics, and healthcare policy. It provides you everything you need to know to serve in a variety of roles within the healthcare setting. Utilizing a unique partnership with The Christ Hospital, the HCA program offers capstone and on-site internship opportunities to ensure graduates are prepared to meet the demands of this evolving, fast-growing profession.
Bachelor in Healthcare Administration
BENEFITS
Online program
Flexible schedule and small class sizes designed to optimize your success to complete your Online BS in Healthcare Administration.
Real-world experience
With our unique partnership with The Christ Hospital.
Explore
The dynamic healthcare industry and learn about the countless areas of specialization.
Exposure
To In-demand skills, leadership opportunities and career growth potential.
Bachelor in Healthcare Administration
BENEFITS
Online program
Flexible schedule and small class sizes designed to optimize your success.
Real-world experience
With our unique partnership with The Christ Hospital.
Explore
The dynamic healthcare industry and learn about the countless areas of specialization.
Exposure
To In-demand skills, leadership opportunities and career growth potential.
Healthcare Administration
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In the final term, students can complete a for credit internship in a variety of healthcare administration areas including marketing, finance/accounting, technology, revenue cycle management, and human resources.
Healthcare Administration program
Program Qualifications
Graduating High School Students, First-Time Degree Seekers, Transfer Students, and 2nd Degree Seekers
First-Time College Students
- 2.0 or Higher Cumulative High School GPA* or GED
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Transfer Students
- 2.0 or Higher Cumulative College GPA*
- At least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of completed college coursework.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
*Optional Qualifications
- ACT Composite – 19*
- SAT Combined Total Score – 1010*
*Students who do not meet the minimum qualifications may still apply and be considered for Provisional Admission. Additional materials may be requested such as a personal essay, reference letter, etc.
**Students who do not submit ACT or SAT test scores or do not meet the minimum ACT or SAT test score can still apply and be considered for Provisional Admission.
To successfully participate in the program, students must meet the technical standards, with reasonable accommodations if necessary. Please review the Healthcare Administration Technical Standards here.
Bachelor in Healthcare Administration
Curriculum
| Fall Semester YR 1 | Course Title | Credits | Spring Semester YR 1 | Course Title | Credits |
| BUSM201 | Principles of Management | 3 | HCA310 | Transformational Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HCA210 | Integrated Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 | HCA340 | Marketing Techniques in Health Care | 3 |
| MAT105 | College Algebra | 3 | ENG101 | English Composition | 3 |
| BSHCAGE3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | STAT201 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Summer Semester YR 1 | Course Title | Credits | Fall Semester YR 2 | Course Title | Credits |
| BSHCAGE2 | Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 | ECO201 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| BSHCAGE5 | Natural Science and Technology Elective | 3 | ENG315 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| *FREE | Free Elective | 3 | HCA201 | Healthcare Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| MT101 | Medical Terminology | 3 | |||
| Spring Semester YR 2 | Course Title | Credits | Summer Semester YR 2 | Course Title | Credits |
| HCA320 | Information Systems for Evidence-Based Management | 3 | BSHCAGE3 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| BSHCAGE5 | Natural Science and Technology | 3 | BSHCAGE2 | Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| BSHCAGE1 | Oral and Written Communication Elective | 3 | FREE | Free Elective | 3 |
| FREE | Free Elective | 3 | |||
| Fall Semester YR 3 | Course Title | Credits | Spring Semester YR 3 | Course Title | Credits |
| HCA350 | Financial Management of Health Care Institutions | 3 | HCA330 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HCA360 | Health Care Law | 3 | HCA435 | Social Determinants of Community Health | 3 |
| HCA365 | Consumer Engagement in Health Care | 3 | HCA445 | Leadership in Health Care Administration | 3 |
| HCA410 | Health Care Policy | 3 | BSHCAGE5 | Natural Science and Technology | 3 |
| Summer Semester YR 3 | Course Title | Credits | Fall Semester YR 4 | Course Title | Credits |
| FREE | Free Elective | 3 | HCA390 | HCA Professional Development | 3 |
| FREE | Free Elective | 3 | HCA415 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| FREE | Free Elective | 3 | HCA420 | Health Care Quality and Performance | 3 |
| FREE | Free Elective | 3 | FREE | Free Elective | 3 |
| Spring Semester YR 4 | Course Title | Credits | |||
| HCA430 | Health Care Strategic Planning | 3 | |||
| HCA440 | Economic Applications for Operational Excellence | 3 | |||
| BSHCA1 | Capstone or Internship | 3 | |||
| Total | 120 |
Bachelor in Healthcare Administration
Program Cost Breakdown*
*Program costs are approximate and subject to change
| Year | Tuition | General Fees | Course Fees |
| First | $20,625 | $825 | $ 210 |
| Second | $20,625 | $825 | $ - |
| Third | $20,625 | $825 | $ - |
| Fourth | $13,750 | $650 | $ - |
| TOTALS | $75,625 | $3,125 | $ 210 |
Bachelor in Healthcare Administration
FAQS
What is a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration?
A Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration (BHA or BSHA) is an undergraduate degree that prepares students to manage healthcare organizations. It blends business, leadership, healthcare systems, finance, and policy so graduates can support clinical environments without providing direct patient care.
What types of careers can I apply for with this degree?
Graduates commonly enter roles such as:
- Healthcare administrator or manager
- Clinic, or medical office manager
- Patient services coordinator
- Health insurance specialist
- Quality improvement coordinator
- Compliance assistant
- Admissions/registration management
- Practice manager (with experience)
This degree is also a strong foundation for graduate study for example (MHA, MPH, MBA, MSHA).
Is healthcare administration in demand?
Yes. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster‑than‑average job growth for Medical and Health Services Managers, driven by:
- An aging population
- Increased demand for healthcare services
- Expanding healthcare technology and regulation
- Growth of outpatient and telehealth services
How long does the program take to complete?
A standard bachelor’s program takes:
- 4 years for full-time students
- 2–3 years in an accelerated program for transfer students bringing prior credits
- Shorter if students have an associate degree in a health field
Many schools offer flexible or online options for working adults.
Students in the TCCNHS must complete the program within 6 years.
What courses are typically included?
Core courses often include:
- Healthcare systems & delivery
- Healthcare finance
- Healthcare law & ethics
- Health informatics
- Organizational behavior
- Human resources in healthcare
- Quality management
- Strategic planning
- Public health & policy
Our programs include either an internship, or capstone experiences.
Can I complete the degree online?
Yes. Our HCA program is:
- Fully online
- Accelerated or flexible schedules
When do HCA students complete their new student orientation?
Once an HCA student deposits, Jerilin will send them information about an online orientation that they will complete through Blackboard.