Adult Studies
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration - Accelerated
Prepare for management roles in the nation's largest employment industry. This program is your first step toward becoming a healthcare leader. You’ll learn to make a positive impact on patient experience.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Science
- Format
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Online
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Start Anytime
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 3-4 Years
Why Get Your Healthcare Administration Degree at DeSales University?
DeSales' accelerated Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is designed to support career changers to pursue healthcare leadership. The ability to shape positive business outcomes in the healthcare industry is vital to organizational stability and success. You’ll get an in-depth education in planning, leading, and managing medical and health services. This program prepares you to lead in various settings like hospitals, physician group practices, skilled nursing facilities, insurance companies, and public health facilities.
Program Highlights
Flexible Options
- Earn a full degree or a certificate at your own pace. Follow an accelerated plan of study to earn your degree faster or progress as conservatively as you want. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with multiple start terms per year, so you can start when you are ready. All classes are online unless otherwise noted, with numerous start dates throughout the year. A personal advisor will ensure you get exactly what you need to succeed.
Professional Development Opportunities
- The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from DeSales is taught by highly experienced and respected faculty with long careers in healthcare. You’ll benefit from their deep industry knowledge and connections, allowing you to grow your professional network and learn from mentors. With their guidance, you’ll be well-prepared to step into leadership roles in the healthcare industry.
Value/ Return on Investment
- The healthcare sector is continually growing and changing. Learning best practices from skilled educators will give you an advantage. The accelerated Healthcare Administration program will help you earn your degree faster so you can start your new career.
What Will You Study?
The Healthcare Administration program at DeSales covers key topics in management, HR, finance, and operations. It will prepare you to handle all aspects of healthcare leadership. In addition to the in-class format, coursework and supplemental instruction are delivered conveniently online.
Examples of courses you may take as part of the Healthcare Administration program include:
- Economics of Public Issues
- Foundations of Healthcare Systems
- Economic and Fiscal Issues in Healthcare Systems
- Managerial Concepts in Healthcare
- Legal Aspects of Healthcare
- Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Management
Program Concentrations
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Healthcare Administration I: Health Systems Certificate
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Healthcare Administration I: Health Systems
The certificate in Healthcare Administration: Health Systems offers students a chance to explore the dynamic field of healthcare leadership. Students will develop a foundational knowledge of business operations, healthcare systems, human resource management, and organizational behavior in healthcare. This certificate is perfect for those seeking essential knowledge and skills in the healthcare industry.
Courses You May Take Include:
Healthcare Administration II: Health Economics and Law Certificate
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Healthcare Administration II: Health Economics and Law
The certificate in Healthcare Administration: Health Economics and Law allows students to learn about the many exciting fields in the discipline.
Students will learn the basics of economic theory and practices to analyze real-world problems, especially in the healthcare environment. You will also learn how the law affects the internal and external relationships of healthcare and other business organizations. This certificate is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in health economics and law, opening doors to many career opportunities in the healthcare field.
Courses You May Take Include:
Outcomes & Careers
When you graduate from DeSales University with a degree in Healthcare Administration, you'll be able to:
- Apply the principles of management theory and practices to analyze real-world problems related to the organization and delivery of healthcare services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how the U.S. healthcare system is organized and how its component institutions function and interact.
- Critically analyze the economic, ethical, financial, legal, and regulatory factors affecting healthcare services' delivery and quality.
- Evaluate current practices and trends in outcomes assessment and quality management and their role in healthcare policy and strategy formulation.
Admission Criteria
- A High School Diploma or GED, and at least one of the following must apply:
- You have been out of high school for 5+ years
- You are a veteran or active-duty service member
- You have a full-time career and/or other significant non-academic responsibilities, such as being self-supporting or having financial dependents
- You already have a bachelor's degree and are now pursuing a certificate or second degree
Prerequisites
Already Attended Some College?
We will be happy to evaluate your prior college courses. DeSales accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All transferred credits must be applicable to some curriculum offered at DeSales University. You must complete at least 15 three-credit (or more) courses at DeSales University to earn a degree from DSU.
Please note that only credits are transferred; your grades for transfer courses are not calculated into your GPA at DSU.
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610-282-4361 -
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