Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration
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Bachelor’s in Health Care Administration Overview
The world of health care is changing at an unprecedented pace. It’s time to earn your bachelor’s and be ready to meet the fast-growing demand for health care administration professionals.
- Develop the administrative, ethical, and leadership skills to build a thriving career in health care administration.
- Customize your health care administration degree by focusing your electives within a specialized area of study.
- Shorten your path to a master’s degree with our Graduate Program Pathways.
- Complete a final capstone project to demonstrate the concepts and skills you have acquired to real-world scenarios.
- Learn from expert faculty with real-world experience who embrace industry updates and innovations to prepare you for what’s next in the field and in your career.
Gain the Skills That Employers Need
- Master research, critical thinking, and problem-solving as it relates to health care.
- Apply management principles to team building and collaborative decision-making.
- Understand the forces influencing today’s health delivery systems when making health care management decisions.
- Analyze and uphold the professional, ethical, and legal standards of health care administration.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Military Transfer Credit
Servicemembers and veterans, get the recognition you deserve and earn your degree faster with our PME2Degree® program. Use our Military Transfer Credit Estimator to see how much of your occupational and military training counts as college credit.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration build a strong foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration, including knowledge and skills in the areas of administration and management.
You'll learn from professors who are experienced health care professionals, bringing real-world knowledge to the courses they teach.
Sample Courses
- Health Care Ethics, Law, and Governance
- Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement
- Information Systems for Health Care
- Finance for Health Care
- Strategic Planning and Change Management for Health Care
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Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
3-Week Trial
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.
There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.
Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Reach Your Career Goals Sooner
Get a Head Start on Your Master’s Degree
Complete your master’s degree sooner with a graduate program pathway. It weaves graduate-level courses into your bachelor’s program, giving you a jump on your master’s degree requirements. You’ll save on time and tuition compared with finishing both programs separately.
Plus, your degrees don’t have to be in the same fields. You can customize your academic journey to support your career goals and interests. To learn more, view the University Catalog or connect with an Advisor.
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Accelerate Your Career With ExcelTrack®
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Earn Credit for Prior Coursework and Experience
The average bachelor's degree student pays $15k and takes 2.3 years to complete their degree.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
Prior Work Experience Reduction
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Describe a time you faced an ethical or legal challenge in a health care setting. What did you do, and how was it resolved?
- Tell me about a specific problem you identified in a health care environment?
- Have you had to motivate a team or colleague in a health care setting?
- Tell me about a time you used data to identify a performance gap in a health care process?
- Describe a situation where you played a role in managing or improving a health care department or workflow.
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Coordinating
- Marketing
- Management
- Communication
- Operations
- Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Innovation
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Improvement
- Health Administration
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
Download the Program Brochure
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Prepare yourself for success with a bachelor’s degree in health care administration.
Education for Successful, Busy People
Purdue Global is dedicated to preparing students like you for the careers of tomorrow.
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Choosing a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration
Discover the value of an undergraduate degree in the evolving world of health care administration and potential career pathways to pursue.
Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
Faculty publications in 2022–2023
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.