The BS in health care administration and policy provides undergraduate students foundational knowledge of systems, processes and management in health care, grounded in concepts of leadership, social determinants of health, informatics, systems engineering and economics. Faculty are multidisciplinary tenure-track and clinically trained professionals who work together to create, teach and share knowledge.

Graduates of this program are academically prepared, well-rounded and adept in skills necessary for a number of exciting careers in health care.

This program prepares students as administrators and managers, able to incorporate planning, directing, and coordinating health services within a variety of health settings. We offer a multidisciplinary curriculum with a strong health science and business emphasis, to prepare graduates to go into the work force or to continue on to graduate programs.

The next generation of health care leaders will be required to have specialized knowledge and skills to compete, to lead and to succeed. Students can become part of this next generation of leadership by entering the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. It prepares students by combining the strength of seasoned academic researchers and experienced practitioners in the field.

Graduates of the Healthcare Management program seek careers in varied areas, including quality assurance, health information technology, clinic management and human resources.

An internship is an excellent way to gain valuable work experience while assessing which area of health care is right for you. All Jindal School undergraduate students must complete an internship and 100 hours of community service in order to graduate. The Jindal School’s fully staffed Career Management Center (CMC), working in tandem with the University’s Career Center, helps students prepare for and seek internships, as well as post-graduation employment. The school’s Undergraduate Programs office directs and coordinates the community service requirement.

The Healthcare Project Management course covers concepts and strategies to facilitate effective project management, including project selection and initiation, identifying teams and time management. In Healthcare Innovation and Quality, you will learn about innovations in health promotion, disease prevention and patient safety; you will examine measurement systems, data collection and medical informatics usage. Fiscal Management focuses on managerial accounting, cost analysis and budgeting.

Health information management (HIM) is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. It is a combination of business, science, and information technology.

HIM professionals are highly trained in the latest information management technology applications and understand the workflow in any healthcare provider organization from large hospital systems to the private physician practice. They are vital to the daily operations management of health information and electronic health records (EHRs). They ensure a patient’s health information, and records are complete, accurate, and protected. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites medical records and health information technicians as one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the US. 

Do you have the ability to keep a business running smoothly, even amid change? Do you want to be a leader in a health-care setting?

The BS degree in health services management is designed to provide you with the skills and competencies to function as a supervisor or manager in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities, insurance companies, medical supply companies, public health departments, medical practices, and a variety of other health service delivery organizations. You might manage an entire facility, specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. As health care changes, medical and health services managers must be able to adapt to changes in laws, regulations, and technology.

You would enter the program as a junior and become skilled in business writing, ethics and health law, human diseases, health-care systems, leadership, interpersonal skills, health data management, healthcare operations management, finance and accounting, personnel management, medical practice management, and health services research. In addition, you would complete an internship during the last semester of your senior year. With some additional work, graduates are also prepared for entrance into master's programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy or the physician assistant studies program.

The Department of Population Health at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) offers a Bachelor of Science in health care administration that emphasizes the conceptual and analytical skills required to manage contemporary health care organizations. Students will develop skills in management, health promotion, planning, and human resource administration. Graduates of the program will be prepared to coordinate the delivery of services to prevent disease and foster wellness in the communities they serve. Their decisions can help improve the lives of hundreds, or even thousands, of people every day.

Are you interested in a business career with opportunity for advancement in one of the fastest growing business sectors in the U.S. economy? Our Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration will prepare you for successful and rewarding careers in healthcare business, management, and administration.

Healthcare is a huge business and Healthcare Administration is one of the fastest growing and highest paid careers in the healthcare industry.

The MSSU Healthcare Administration program supported by the MSSU Gipson Center for Healthcare Leadership offers unique and special opportunities. Scholarships dedicated for Healthcare Administration majors, support for research, leadership development, and dedicated staff, faculty, and advisors all working together in the Gipson Center.  

Obtain a career in a multi-disciplinary field that's packed with potential. With a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from University of Houston-Clear Lake, you will receive a broad-based education that prepares you for a management role in a hospital, insurance provider, pharmaceutical company, physician practice or public health advocacy group. You will study under the tutelage of professors who are experts at applying theory to real-world experiences in accounting, management, business finance, information systems, healthcare planning and medical reimbursement.

If you’re a first-year student, you'll begin your degree on the Clear Lake campus to ensure you lock down all your core classes and enjoy a more traditional college experience. And if you're a transfer student, you will complete all your remaining classes for this degree at the UHCL classrooms located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center.

Health administration integrates courses from the health and business administration programs and is designed to develop the skills needed for management positions in a variety of fields. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, emphasizes knowledge of global health care issues, and includes a minor in business administration.

The Health and Fitness Management major provides students with a solid foundation concerning the management and clinical sides of preventative health care. Students will be prepared for entry and mid-level management positions in organizations providing health and fitness services, such as within:

• Commercial Fitness Centers,
• YMCA,
• Corporate Fitness/Wellness Centers,
• University Wellness/Adult Fitness Centers,
• Hospitals/Clinics with specialties in Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
• Municipal/City Recreation/Family Centers,
• Activity Centers for Older Adults,
• Community Centers and
• Worksite Health Promotion Programs.

Graduates may also pursue employment as salespersons, administrators, and managers of all types of fitness/wellness facilities. Additional opportunities exist for those who aspire to become entrepreneurs in the field and pursue health and fitness coaching/consulting.

The third option is for students who wish to work in the healthcare industry but want to focus on the business side rather than direct patient care. These students may choose the Healthcare Administration option. Students in this option may complete a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in four years or those with a 3.0 GPA or higher may enter the 4+1 and earn a BS and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in five years.

The Utah Tech Population Health Program develops a comprehensive framework that prepares students to successfully enter a career in the health industry or attend graduate school through an active learning environment that supports inter-professional education, innovative thinking, community engagement, and evidence-based practices.

Emphases within this degree program include:

• Health Care Administration
• Public Health
• Long-Term Care Administration

The healthcare industry is expanding rapidly, and there are many opportunities for students to use business expertise in the industry.  The healthcare administration degree will focus on equipping students to work in roles that support and enable the healthcare delivery provided by practitioners like doctors and nurses. Graduates will be prepared to lead people, teams, and departments in large and small healthcare facilities to effectively and efficiently run those organizations.

Earning a degree in Healthcare Management, one of the fastest growing and changing industries, will enable you to engage in an interdisciplinary program that combines traditional management coursework with elements of related fields like public health and healthcare policy. Explore the latest trends and challenges affecting healthcare—including those in health insurance, health care finance, and reimbursement.

With a B.S. in Healthcare Management you will be able to pursue careers in hospital administration, public health, rehabilitation administration, insurance underwriting, medical and health service management, social service management, healthcare analysis, and healthcare communications in for profit and nonprofit organizations as well as government agencies.

A health information administrator (HIA) is an expert in managing medical records. With a degree in HIA, you can work in the Health Information Management (HIM) field.

Design and manage health information systems to ensure they meet medical, legal, and ethical standards. Administer computer information systems, collect and analyze patient data, use classification systems and master medical terminologies. Students are required to complete all HIM courses with a grade of “C” or above and are required to complete supervised professional practice experiences at a healthcare or healthcare-related facility. In addition, student proof of immunizations is required prior to scheduling supervised professional practices. Background checks may be required depending on-site requirements. Background checks and liability insurance fees are paid by students for completion of supervised professional practices.

Health care administrators are responsible for the planning, organization and management of health care personnel, facilities, clinical services and programs. The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree program prepares individuals for successful careers in health care leadership and delivery settings including acute, long-term acute, nursing home, hospice and home care.

Medical and health service executives can manage an entire facility or specialize in managing a specific clinical area, department or practice. Health care administrators are focused on improving efficiency and quality in delivering health care services. They also must stay updated on laws and regulations to insure their organization stays in compliance.

The BS in Healthcare Management has been carefully designed to meet and exceed the national accreditation standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the national certification standards of the Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA).

Student Learning Outcomes:

The new BS in healthcare management at the University of New Orleans has been designed around three basic goals:

1. Provide a diverse and academically sound health management program which equips students with knowledge, research skills, and an awareness of the current practices in the field of health care administration.
2. Build the underlying professional competencies needed to manage and lead healthcare into the future.
3. Create a student body and a community of alumni that are actively engaged in the process of improving the health of the community, state, nation, and world.

The Bachelor of Science joint-degree program in Health Information Management (HIM) with Rutgers University School of Health Professions (SHP) qualifies students for a professional certification examination. The HIM degree program is completed in two stages: Students complete 68 credits of prerequisite and General Education courses at NJCU and 61 credits of professional courses in HIM at Rutgers SHP. After successful completion of the program, students earn a Bachelor of Science degree in HIM from NJCU and Rutgers-SHRP and eligibility for AHIMA’s Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam.

Health Information Managers are health care professionals responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements. Health information professionals collect, analyze and utilize data to provide information critical to the health care industry. Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA) collect data from a variety of sources, monitor the integrity of the information, ensure appropriate access to health records, and manage the analysis and use of data. The RHIA is an essential connection between physicians, patients, payers and others in the healthcare industry.

The health management and policy major area of specialization is designed for Miami Herbert Business School students seeking to pursue careers in health management and policy in any of a variety of health care organizations and public settings