Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
With a Healthcare Administration major, you’ll be prepared to plan, lead, and manage in the dynamic healthcare industry. The DeSales healthcare administration bachelor’s degree prepares students to serve the forefront of healthcare management. Our expert faculty will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to drive positive change and lead the future of healthcare.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Science
- Format
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In Class-Day
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Fall Semester
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 4 Years
Why Get Your Healthcare Administration Degree at DeSales University?
Choose DeSales for your Healthcare Administration degree and unlock diverse career paths. Healthcare administration careers include roles in health services, insurance, consulting, and more. Gain hands-on experience through internships in our state-of-the-art facilities. Plus, you can fast-track your education by earning a BS and MBA in just 5 years.
Program Highlights
Learn More in Less Time
- Earn both a BS in Healthcare Administration and an MBA in just 5 years through our accelerated BS/MBA program. The advanced degree will accelerate your healthcare administration career.
Professional Development Opportunities
- The healthcare administration field is rapidly growing with job opportunities. Gain real-world experience at DeSales through healthcare related internships. that allow you to apply your classroom knowledge, develop your skills, and build valuable connections in your field. Our Career Development Center is here to help you find the perfect internship to match your career aspirations.
Leadership and Character Development
- If you have the desire to lead and impact change in healthcare organizations, this is the major for you. Take classes in management and learn from faculty who have led organizations and teams in healthcare. All Healthcare Administration Majors also take a capstone course that challenges them to lead and collaborate on a team service project.
What Will You Study?
All Healthcare Administration students must complete an experiential capstone course.
In our Healthcare Administration program, students gain a solid foundation in business principles like accounting, finance, and management. Major classes focus on the unique aspects of healthcare, such as reimbursement, , strategic management, and quality improvement . You will learn to lead with compassion and expertise, empowering you to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
- Foundations of Healthcare Systems
- Healthcare Strategic Management and Marketing
- Legal Aspects of Healthcare
- Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Management
- Ethics in Healthcare
- Healthcare Policy Formulation
Program Tracks & Pathways
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Data Analytics Track
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Data Analytics
Become a leader who uses data to drive decision-making. In the Data Analytics track for healthcare administration, students will master key concepts and tools like Tableau, SAS, and Microsoft Azure,. At DeSales, you’ll learn to manage data ethically and legally. Through real-world projects with local companies and open-source data, students gain hands-on experience.
Courses You May Take Include:
BS to MBA
Learn MoreMaster's in 5 Years
Master of Business Administration
Healthcare Administration majors can complete both a B.S. and an MBA in Healthcare Administration in just five years! The DeSales MBA program, which offers a Healthcare Systems Management track, is the perfect option for students with a desire to lead and impact the future of healthcare organizations.
Required Courses
Outcomes & Careers
Our graduates pursue careers in medical and health services in hospitals, physician group practices, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and public health facilities. In addition to these more traditional career paths, graduates also work in areas such as pharmaceuticals, health insurance, management consulting, banks and other financial institutions, and state and federal agencies. Past internships opportunities and recent job placements for our Healthcare Administration majors have included:
- St. Luke's University Health Network
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Pfizer
- P-Value Communications
- Olympus
- B. Braun
- Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
Admission Requirements
- Application Fee: None
- Transcripts: Official High School Transcript
- Standardized Tests: Test-optional, however, an Admissions Interview may be requested
- Recommendations: Completed Guidance Counselor Form and Teacher Recommendation Form
Program Support
Program FAQs
We accept admissions on a rolling basis, so enrollment for the DeSales Healthcare Administration program is always open. Start anytime, whenever you're ready to take the next step in your career.
Yes. DeSales offers a B.S. to MBA pathway for Healthcare Administration majors which can be completed in just 5 years! DeSales University’s MBA program offers a Healthcare Administration concentration so students can tailor their education to their future career goals!
Office of Admissions
Contact
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610-282-1100 x1277 -
admiss@desales.edu -
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