Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and Services

An undergraduate degree program designed to prepare future healthcare professionals with a strong foundation in healthcare administration, health services management, healthcare policy, organizational leadership, quality improvement, and patient-centered care. Drawing upon principles of healthcare management, public health, business administration, and health systems, the program develops the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies necessary to manage healthcare organizations and coordinate the delivery of efficient, high-quality health services.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Administration and Services

Total Program Cost

US$ 7,360

Program Length

3–4 Years — Traditional Learning Track
9–12 Months — Fast-Track Learning Program

Traditional Learning

3–4 Years

Fast-Track Learning

9–12 Months

Course Credit

3 Credit Hours

Total Program Cost

US$ 7,360

Program Overview

Manage Healthcare Organizations and Coordinate Quality Services

A program grounded in healthcare management, public health, business administration, and health systems, developing the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed to lead healthcare organizations and coordinate high-quality health services.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and Services is an undergraduate degree program designed to prepare future healthcare professionals with a strong foundation in healthcare administration, health services management, healthcare policy, organizational leadership, quality improvement, and patient-centered care. Drawing upon principles of healthcare management, public health, business administration, and health systems, the program develops the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies necessary to manage healthcare organizations and coordinate the delivery of efficient, high-quality health services.

Students explore the organizational, financial, legal, ethical, technological, and operational aspects of healthcare while gaining expertise in healthcare leadership, health information systems, healthcare finance, strategic planning, quality management, healthcare policy, and service delivery. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, ethical leadership, effective communication, cultural competence, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous quality improvement to prepare graduates for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

The program prepares graduates for careers as health services administrators, healthcare operations managers, medical office administrators, hospital department managers, clinical services coordinators, patient services managers, healthcare program managers, quality improvement coordinators, health information managers, healthcare compliance specialists, practice administrators, healthcare project coordinators, long-term care administrators, community health services managers, and healthcare consultants. It also provides excellent preparation for graduate study in Health Administration, Health Services Management, Public Health, Business Administration, Health Policy, and related disciplines.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Administration and Services

Program Length

3–4 Years — Traditional Learning Track
9–12 Months — Fast-Track Learning Program

Course Credit

3 Credit Hours per Course

Program Cost

US$ 7,360
Exclusive of applicable University administrative fees

Curriculum

Required Major Courses

The major consists of coursework in health administration foundations, healthcare systems, health services management, healthcare finance, economics, law and ethics, health information systems, human resource management, quality and patient safety, policy and advocacy, strategic planning, leadership, marketing, risk management, research methods, operations management, data analytics, and project management. Students also complete the University's General Education requirements together with approved elective coursework.

Course No. Course Title Credits
HASV 3000 Foundations of Health Administration and Services 3
HASV 3010 Healthcare Systems and Organizations 3
HASV 3020 Principles of Health Services Management 3
HASV 3030 Healthcare Finance 3
HASV 3040 Healthcare Economics 3
HASV 3050 Healthcare Law and Ethics 3
HASV 3060 Health Information Systems 3
HASV 3070 Human Resource Management in Healthcare 3
HASV 3080 Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety 3
HASV 3090 Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3
HASV 3100 Strategic Planning in Healthcare 3
HASV 3110 Healthcare Leadership 3
HASV 3120 Healthcare Marketing and Community Relations 3
HASV 3130 Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance 3
HASV 3140 Healthcare Research Methods 4
HASV 3150 Healthcare Operations Management 3
HASV 3160 Healthcare Data Analytics 3
HASV 3170 Project Management in Healthcare 3
HASV 3180 Health Administration Practicum 3
HASV 3190 Capstone Seminar in Health Administration and Services 6
Total Credits 64
Curriculum Details

Course Descriptions

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HASV 3000 – Foundations of Health Administration and Services

Introduces the organization, administration, and delivery of healthcare services. Students examine healthcare systems, administrative functions, professional roles, healthcare trends, and the responsibilities of healthcare leaders in delivering quality patient-centered services.

HASV 3010 – Healthcare Systems and Organizations

Examines the structure, governance, financing, and delivery of healthcare services within public and private healthcare organizations. Students explore organizational relationships, healthcare reform, and the integration of health services across care settings.

HASV 3020 – Principles of Health Services Management

Provides an overview of management principles applicable to healthcare organizations, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating healthcare services to improve organizational effectiveness and patient outcomes.

HASV 3030 – Healthcare Finance

Introduces financial management concepts used in healthcare organizations, including budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement systems, cost analysis, revenue cycle management, and financial planning for sustainable healthcare operations.

HASV 3040 – Healthcare Economics

Examines economic principles affecting healthcare systems, including supply and demand, healthcare expenditures, insurance markets, resource allocation, reimbursement models, and economic evaluation of health services.

HASV 3050 – Healthcare Law and Ethics

Explores legal requirements and ethical principles governing healthcare administration, including patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, healthcare regulations, professional standards, liability, and organizational compliance.

HASV 3060 – Health Information Systems

Examines healthcare information technologies, electronic health records, health information management, data governance, cybersecurity, interoperability, and the use of digital systems to improve healthcare delivery.

HASV 3070 – Human Resource Management in Healthcare

Introduces workforce planning, recruitment, employee development, performance evaluation, labor relations, leadership, diversity, and regulatory compliance within healthcare organizations.

HASV 3080 – Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety

Examines quality improvement methodologies, patient safety initiatives, accreditation standards, performance measurement, risk reduction strategies, and evidence-based approaches to improving healthcare quality.

HASV 3090 – Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

Explores healthcare policy development, legislative processes, regulatory frameworks, healthcare reform, policy analysis, and advocacy strategies that influence healthcare organizations and population health.

HASV 3100 – Strategic Planning in Healthcare

Develops competencies in strategic planning, organizational assessment, environmental analysis, change management, innovation, and long-term decision-making within healthcare organizations.

HASV 3110 – Healthcare Leadership

Examines leadership theories, organizational behavior, team development, conflict resolution, communication, ethical leadership, and decision-making required for effective healthcare administration.

HASV 3120 – Healthcare Marketing and Community Relations

Introduces marketing principles, public relations strategies, community outreach, patient engagement, branding, and communication methods that strengthen healthcare organizations and enhance service delivery.

HASV 3130 – Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

Examines organizational risk assessment, regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, patient safety regulations, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, and legal responsibilities within healthcare organizations.

HASV 3140 – Healthcare Research Methods

Introduces qualitative and quantitative research methodologies used in healthcare administration and health services. Students develop competencies in research design, data collection, statistical analysis, evidence appraisal, ethics, and scholarly communication.

HASV 3150 – Healthcare Operations Management

Focuses on the efficient management of healthcare operations, including workflow optimization, facility management, scheduling, supply chain coordination, resource utilization, and continuous operational improvement.

HASV 3160 – Healthcare Data Analytics

Examines the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of healthcare data to support organizational planning, performance improvement, financial management, quality assurance, and evidence-based decision-making.

HASV 3170 – Project Management in Healthcare

Introduces project management principles for healthcare organizations, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project evaluation.

HASV 3180 – Health Administration Practicum

Provides supervised field experience in healthcare organizations where students apply administrative knowledge, leadership skills, operational practices, and professional competencies while working with healthcare management professionals.

HASV 3190 – Capstone Seminar in Health Administration and Services

Serves as the culminating experience of the program. Students integrate knowledge acquired throughout the curriculum by completing a comprehensive research project, strategic management plan, or applied administrative project demonstrating professional competence in health administration and health services management through evidence-based analysis and leadership.

Career Pathways

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in health services administration, healthcare operations, medical office administration, hospital department management, clinical services coordination, patient services, quality improvement, compliance, and health information management.

Health Services Administrator
Healthcare Operations Manager
Medical Office Administrator
Hospital Department Manager
Clinical Services Coordinator
Patient Services Manager
Healthcare Program Manager
Healthcare Quality Improvement Coordinator
Health Information Manager
Healthcare Compliance Specialist
Practice Administrator
Healthcare Project Coordinator
Long-Term Care Administrator
Community Health Services Manager
Healthcare Consultant
Where Graduates Work

Employment Sectors

Graduates may find employment in hospitals and health systems, medical and specialty clinics, community health centers, government health agencies, public health organizations, long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, health insurance companies, managed care organizations, nonprofit healthcare organizations, home healthcare agencies, telehealth and digital health providers, healthcare consulting firms, pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, academic medical centers, and international healthcare organizations.

Hospitals and Health Systems
Medical and Specialty Clinics
Community Health Centers
Government Health Agencies
Public Health Organizations
Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Facilities
Health Insurance Companies
Managed Care Organizations
Nonprofit Healthcare Organizations
Home Healthcare Agencies
Telehealth and Digital Health Providers
Healthcare Consulting Firms
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Organizations
Academic Medical Centers
International Healthcare Organizations

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