Program Overview
A Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration will prepare students for leadership roles in one of the fastest-growing fields. With a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential aspects of healthcare management, policy, finance, and ethics, graduates will be well-equipped to drive improvements in healthcare delivery and organizational performance. As healthcare continues to evolve, the skills and knowledge gained from this program will enable graduates to make a significant impact on the quality and efficiency of healthcare services, ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes and a more effective healthcare system.
Program Highlights
Understand the intricacies of healthcare systems and the regulatory environment
Apply principles of healthcare management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery
Analyze healthcare data to drive decision-making and implement quality improvement initiatives
Manage healthcare finances, including budgeting, reimbursement, and financial planning
Lead and manage healthcare teams
Ensure compliance with healthcare laws and ethical standards
Credits & Cost
36
REQUIRED MAJOR UNITS
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
$515
COST PER CREDIT
EST PROGRAM COST
$18,540
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST
AVG MONTHS TO COMPLETE
Potential Careers
Graduates of the program are armed with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a variety of roles in related industries:
Insurance Claims Adjuster
Healthcare Financial Manager
Health Policy Analyst
Health Planner
Clinic Manager
Hospital or Nursing Home Administrator
Course Requirements
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
EMPHASIS OPTIONS
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
COURSES
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
CAPSTONE COURSES
TWO CONCENTRATION
HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
LAPU DISTINCTIVES
HUMANITIES
General Education (28): see catalog for more details | 28 CREDITS |
GENERAL EDUCATION
28 CREDITS
ACCT 210 || Principles of Accounting | 3 CREDITS |
BUSN 250 || Business Communications | 3 CREDITS |
ECON 203 || Principles of Microeconomics | 3 CREDITS |
ECON 204 || Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 CREDITS |
STAT 280 || Applied Statistics | 3 CREDITS |
PROGRAM REQUISITES
15 CREDITS
BUSN 395 || Project Management | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 300 || Introduction to Healthcare Administration | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 310 || Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 330 || Healthcare Information Systems | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 340 || Healthcare Operations | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 380 || Healthcare Marketing | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 400 || Healthcare Policy and Economics | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 420 || Healthcare Organizational Leadership & Management | 3 CREDITS |
HCAD 490 || BSHA Capstone | 3 CREDITS |
HMGT 300 || Healthcare Laws and Regulations | 3 CREDITS |
HMGT 320 || Healthcare Financial Management | 3 CREDITS |
HMGT 410 || Healthcare Ethics & Quality Control | 3 CREDITS |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
36 CREDITS
Electives (41): choose 100-400 level courses from the catalog | 41 CREDITS |
ELECTIVES
41 CREDITS
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS
120 CREDITS
Recommended Concentrations
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
