# Online Healthcare Administration Degree [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info?programcode=BSHA) ## Bachelor of Science in Health Administration Get into the business side of patient care and help healthcare organizations improve patient outcomes with an online healthcare administration degree. Learn various aspects of health management from financial and marketing analysis to ethics and information systems. ### Job-ready skills for your professional profile **Leadership:**Assess management and adaptable leadership skills in the health care industry. **Compliance:**Evaluate the impact of legal and regulatory requirements on healthcare delivery. **Leadership:** Assess management and adaptable leadership skills in the health care industry. **Compliance:**Evaluate the impact of legal and regulatory requirements on healthcare delivery. **Management:**Evaluate a health care organization from a market-based perspective. **Management:**Evaluate a health care organization from a market-based perspective. ## Career-relevant education with real-world value ### Program at a glance #### Skills-aligned curriculum and courses The curriculum you learn today is designed to help you make an impact in your day-to-day work tomorrow. Gain a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge in the online classroom. Each course you take in our health administration degree teaches specific career-relevant skills – one skill per credit, on average. [View courses](#courses-for-the-BSHA) #### One of 50 HIMSS AEPs nationwide Coursework from the elective track options in the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, align with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) rigorous standards for quality health information technology or healthcare education, and we’ve been named an Approved Education Partner (AEP). [View elective tracks](#elective-tracks) #### Degree aligned with real-world careers Careers our online bachelor’s in health administration degree prepares you for include health manager, practice manager and program manager. You could work in diverse facilities, such as hospitals, physician’s offices, nursing facilities, residential care facilities, government and outpatient care centers. [View career opportunities](#career-opportunities) ### Program by the numbers 4 years Average program length 120 credits Number of credits required 5 weeks Course length for the BSHA 24/7/365 Online class availability Time is valuable – don’t spend it repeating coursework. Finish what you started. [Learn about transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) ## Courses for the online healthcare administration degree ### Find what you'll learn in a course – look for the skills-aligned trophy cup Using labor analytics data, we embed the skills you’ll need in the diverse healthcare arena into each course for your online healthcare admin degree. You’ll learn about compliance, leadership, information and quality management. ### Core Courses ### General Education Courses ### Electives --- ### Requirements and course details Your course schedule may vary based on[transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)or credits earned through the University’s [Prior Learning Assessment](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html). #### Degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration - Completion of a minimum of 120 credits, including: - General education: 45 credits - Electives: 9 credits - Core courses: 51 credits - Upper-division health administration electives: 15 credits - A minimum of 42 upper-division credits (courses at level 300 or above) - A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 #### What are core courses? Core courses build your knowledge of various aspects of health administration including the management of health records, human resources, budgets and healthcare quality and management and outcome analysis. You’ll learn how to: - Evaluate a health care organization from a market-based perspective. - Evaluate financial and economic issues in the health care industry. - Evaluate the application of risk and quality management concepts in the health care industry. - Analyze the utilization and application of technology within a health care organization. - Evaluate management and adaptable leadership skills in the health care industry. - Evaluate the impact of legal and regulatory requirements on the delivery of health care. #### What are elective courses? Elective courses allow you to focus on specific areas of health administration that are of interest to you. Explore legal issues in healthcare, facility planning, risk management and more. Once your core courses are complete, you'll take upper-division health administration elective courses. You can choose from three elective tracks: health administration, lifespan management and health information systems. To meet the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration requirements, you must select one of the tracks. [Learn about elective tracks](#elective-tracks) #### What are general education courses? General education courses provide a solid foundation in soft skills essential for healthcare administration including effective communication and critical thinking. Your general education courses round out your online healthcare administration degree with teamwork and collaboration development and a broader understanding of social and cultural differences you may encounter as a healthcare professional. ##### You'll learn these soft skills sought by employers: - Problem solving - Information literacy - Decision making - Innovation - Strategic thinking - Research - Investigation - Written communication [Learn about general education](/online-degrees/general-education.html) ## Specialize your online healthcare admin degree with an elective track Once your core courses are complete for the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, you'll take upper-division health administration elective courses. These[elective track options](/online-healthcare-degrees/health-administration-bachelors-degree/elective-options.html)are designed to expand your professional opportunity in a specialized area of health management. ### Health Administration Track Study management, finance, legal and ethical parameters, risk and quality management, human resources and information systems. ### Lifespan Management Track Gain fundamental knowledge and skills to help manage programs, employ effective strategies to market services and to maintain regulatory compliance, financial viability and quality management. ### Health Information Systems Track Focus on database concepts, information networking and telecommunications, system design and the project management of health information systems. The Health Information Systems elective track educationally prepares you to sit for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam. ## How skills-aligned learning works What’s something employers are looking for in job candidates? Skills! That’s why we believe in career-focused education. Our programs are designed to help you demonstrate career-relevant skills and put them into practice within weeks, not years. Here’s how: Curriculum We work with a labor market analyst to identify skills today’s employers want in job candidates and embed those skills in our program’s curriculum. Courses Each course you take teaches specific career-relevant skills – one skill per credit, on average. For a 3-credit course, you can earn 3 career-relevant skills. Careers Demonstrate your newly acquired skills, earn badges, build your professional profile and show potential employers what you bring to the table. [Learn about skills curriculum](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Career opportunities with an online healthcare admin degree Our program isn’t just about earning an online healthcare administration degree – it’s about getting ready for your career. Learn practical knowledge and develop job-ready skills to prepare for roles as a health, practice or program manager. ### Job-ready skills Skills learned in this program: - Compliance - Information Management - Quality Management - Leadership - Management [Learn about skills](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ### Career opportunities A BSHA can prepare you to be a: - Health Manager - Practice Manager - Program Manager [Learn about Career Navigator](https://www.phoenix.edu/career-services.html#career-navigator2) ### Work environments You may work in:  - Hospitals - Physician’s offices  - Nursing and residential care facilities - Government - Outpatient care centers [Browse our career guides](/career-guides.html) ### Career outlook with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration 23% growth According to the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm), job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2024 and 2034. --- The BLS Projected Growth for 2024-2034 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates. ### Hear a career story from a fellow Phoenix “  My experience so far has been excellent. The coursework has been both challenging and interesting. I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life. And I feel accomplished by the work I have completed thus far.” – Nathan W. ## Cost and savings ### Paying for school Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships. [Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#bachelor-non-cbe) ### Undergrad cost per course $1,364 / course Cost breakdown Cost per credit  Credits per course Resource fee **$398** x3 + $170 --- Estimated cost per course $1,364 **What affects the overall cost of my program?** Your full program cost can vary by:  - **Savings opportunities.** Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix. With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program. **Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer® tool:** [Go to Savings Explorer®](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings)[Explore scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) --- [Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#bachelor-non-cbe) ## Save money and time with transfer credits Your prior eligible college credits could lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. Click to calculate your potential savings $6,820&25 weeks[[1]](#transfer-credits-first-superscript) Select your transfer credits 15 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)30 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)45 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)60 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript) If15of your prior college credits are accepted toward your bachelor's degree, you may save$6,820and25 weeks. ### Get every eligible transfer credit you deserve [How to transfer](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)Schedule a call As a transfer-friendly university, we’ll request transcripts for you, at no cost to you, when possible, and accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions. [1] Money savings based on prevailing cost per undergraduate course at $1,364 ($398 cost per credit x 3 credits + $170 resource fee). Time savings based on a five-week course. [2] The average number of applied transfer credits for undergraduate healthcare degrees is 36.7. Credits may not always apply to specific courses or institutional policy may limit the number of credits that can be applied. ### Other ways to save on time and tuition Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.  #### Transfer credits Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.  [Transfer your credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) #### Employer tuition benefits Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.   [Check employer benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) #### Credit for life experience We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 5 weeks off your degree. [Earn college credit](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html) #### Alumni savings Are you a Phoenix alum? If so, you’re eligible for special tuition rates and can save up to $2,880 on a bachelor’s degree. You can also save with an alumni scholarship.  [Save with exclusive rates](/tuition-financial-aid/alumni-offer.html) #### Military savings If you’re an active-duty service member in the U.S. Armed Forces or an eligible spouse or dependent, you may be eligible for a lower, military tuition rate and can save on tuition.   [Get military savings](/military.html) #### National testing providers Do you have expertise in a specific subject? Earn college credit based on your performance on national, standardized tests to save time and money on tuition.  [Take tests for credit](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment/national-testing-programs.html) #### We can help you get started Chat with an experienced advisor who can guide you through tuition, financial aid, scholarships, transfer credits and more. [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)PreviousNext 1. View 1 2. View 2 3. 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[Meet our faculty](/about/faculty.html) #### Flexible learning + support Balance it all — work, family and school — with a university built for busy adults like you. Plus, get personal support by phone, chat or email — day or night. [Learn about flexibility](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) #### Career Services for Life® commitment Because your career never stands still, active students get access to career services and resources, from your first class to graduation and beyond, at no added cost. [Learn about career services](/career-services.html) --- ## Accreditation ### Accredited for 45+ years Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), [hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/). Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students. [Learn more](/about/accreditation.html) ## Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration ### What degree can help me prepare to be a healthcare administrator? If you’re looking for a position as a healthcare administrator, such as a health, practice or program manager, a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration may be a good fit. Our healthcare curriculum will prepare you with the foundational knowledge needed to enter today's challenging health industry. Our healthcare admin coursework includes content in management, finance, legal and ethical parameters, risk and quality management, human resources and information systems. Upon completion of the core curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to select an area of focus in healthcare administration, lifespan management or health information systems. These elective track options are designed to help expand your professional opportunities. ### Can you earn a healthcare administration degree from home? Yes, at University of Phoenix, you can earn an online healthcare administration degree from home. Our 24/7 online classroom gives you the freedom to learn when you want. You can attend class online whenever it fits your life — day or night. Courses are just 5 weeks long, so you can balance life while staying on track to graduate. Here, the best time for class is when it fits your schedule. ### What is an industry certification in healthcare administration? If you’re interested in an industry certification in healthcare administration, our health information systems elective track educationally prepares you to sit for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam. A CAHIMS certification helps you demonstrate your expertise by highlighting your proficiency in healthcare information to impress current and future employers. Additionally, you can pair your online healthcare admin degree with a[medical records certificate](/online-healthcare-certificates/medical-records.html), which educationally prepares you to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, a national certification offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The CBCS certification helps you enhance your knowledge and skills in medical coding and fulfill employer requirements. ### What is the career path like for a healthcare administration degree? A Bachelor of Science in Health Administration can prepare you for a career as a medical or health services manager. In this career path, you may plan, direct and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers. You may work in diverse healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, physician’s offices, nursing homes, residential care facilities and outpatient care centers. 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