Bachelor of Science
OVERVIEW
An Online Healthcare Administration Degree That Prepares you to Make a Difference
Healthcare is a booming career field, and today’s successful healthcare managers combine industry-specific knowledge with current skills in business administration. This Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration integrates general business experience with specialized skills in healthcare administration. It is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence for diverse administrative and managerial roles in the healthcare sector.
In this program you will be prepared for entry-level positions in healthcare settings including:
- Skilled nursing and residential care facilities
- Large hospitals
- Insurance companies
- Community health organizations
- Case management organizations
- Financial services in the healthcare industry
An online healthcare administration degree allows you to stand out from the competition, boosting your résumé and preparing you for raises, promotions, or a step into a new career field.
Compare this degree:TheB.S. Healthcare Administration program is not WGU's only undergraduate degree focused on building leadership skills in the business and administration of healthcare, or what many call the health services management field. You may also be interested in ourB.S. Health and Human Services degree program, or ourB.S. in Health Information Management degree program.
63%of graduates finish within
17Months*
WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
*WGU Internal Data
Flexible Schedule
Tuition per six-month term is
$3,755
Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps students control the ultimate cost of their business management degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Average salary increase
$19,764*
B.S. healthcare administration graduates report an average salary increase of $19,764 after completing their WGU degree.
*WGU Internal Data
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COURSES
Healthcare Administration Courses
Program consists of 34 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Program Guide
This online program is composed of the following courses. Some may be waived through transfer from your previous college experience. The rest you will typically complete one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized Degree Plan. You’ll work through each course as quickly as you can study and learn the material. As soon as you’re ready, you’ll pass the assessment, complete the course, and move on. This means you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.
This healthcare degree program allows students to earn valuable certificates on their path to a degree. You'll earn the leadership, strategic thinking and innovation, and healthcare management certificates as part of this degree program. These certificates will help boost your résumé before you graduate.
Program consists of: 34 courses
An unofficial estimated 14 courses are fulfilled by your associate degree leaving 27 courses.
Courses Fulfilled By Your Associate Degree
This is an unofficial estimate of your transfer credits. You may receive more or less credits depending upon the specific courses taken to complete your degree and other credits you may have.
Below are the anticipated courses that will be fulfilled based on your indication that you have earned an associate’s degree. During the enrollment process this information will be verified.
General Education
Composition: Writing with a Strategy
Welcome to Composition: Writing with a Strategy! In this course, you will focus on three main topics: understanding purpose, context, and audience, writing strategies and techniques, and editing and revising. In addition, the first section, will offer review on core elements of the writing process, cross-cultural communication, as well as working with words and common standards and practices. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.
Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others
Welcome to Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others! It may seem like common knowledge that communication skills are important, and that communicating with others is inescapable in our everyday lives. While this may appear simplistic, the study of communication is actually complex, dynamic, and multifaceted. Strong communication skills are invaluable to strengthening a multitude of aspects of life. Specifically, this course will focus on communication in the professional setting, and present material from multiple vantage points, including communicating with others in a variety of contexts, across situations, and with diverse populations. Upon completion, you will have a deeper understanding of both your own and others’ communication behaviors, and a toolbox of effective behaviors to enhance your experience in the workplace.
Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence
In this course you will learn key critical thinking concepts and how to apply them in the analysis and evaluation of reasons and evidence. The course examines the basic components of an argument, the credibility of evidence sources, the impact of bias, and how to construct an argument that provides good support for a claim. The course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the four competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.
Applied Healthcare Statistics
Applied Healthcare Probability and Statistics is designed to help develop competence in the fundamental concepts of basic mathematics, introductory algebra, and statistics and probability. These concepts include basic arithmetic with fractions and signed numbers; introductory algebra and graphing; descriptive statistics; regression and correlation; and probability. Statistical data and probability are now commonplace in the healthcare field. This course will help candidates make informed decisions about which studies and results are valid, which are not, and how those results affect your decisions. This course will give candidates background in what constitutes sound research design and how to appropriately model phenomena using statistical data. Additionally, this course guides candidates in calculating simple probabilities based on events which occur in the healthcare profession. This course will prepare candidates for studies at WGU, as well as in the healthcare profession.
Applied Algebra
Applied Algebra is designed to help you develop competence in working with functions, the algebra of functions, and using some applied properties of functions. You will start learning about how we can apply different kinds of functions to relevant, real-life examples. From there, the algebra of several families of functions will be explored, including linear, polynomial, exponential, and logistic functions. You will also learn about relevant, applicable mathematical properties of each family of functions, including rate of change, concavity, maximizing/minimizing, and asymptotes. These properties will be used to solve problems related to your major and make sense of everyday living problems. Students should complete Applied Probability and Statistics or its equivalent prior to engaging in Applied Algebra.
Introduction to Sociology
This course teaches students to think like sociologists, or, in other words, to see and understand the hidden rules, or norms, by which people live, and how they free or restrain behavior. Students will learn about socializing institutions, such as schools and families, as well as workplace organizations and governments. Participants will also learn how people deviate from the rules by challenging norms and how such behavior may result in social change, either on a large scale or within small groups.
American Politics and the US Constitution
American Politics and the U.S. Constitution examines the evolution of representative government in the United States and the changing interpretations of the civil rights and civil liberties protected by the Constitution. This course will give candidates an understanding of the powers of the branches of the federal government, the continual tensions inherent in a federal system, the shifting relationship between state and federal governments, and the interactions between elected officials and the ever-changing electorate. This course will focus on such topics as the role of a free press in a democracy, the impact of changing demographics on American politics, and the debates over and expansion of civil rights. Upon completion of the course, candidates should be able to explain the basic functions of the federal government, describe the forces that shape American policy and politics, and be better prepared to participate in America’s civic institutions. This course has no prerequisite.
Integrated Physical Sciences
This course provides students with an overview of the basic principles and unifying ideas of the physical sciences: physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. Course materials focus on scientific reasoning and practical, everyday applications of physical science concepts to help students integrate conceptual knowledge with practical skills.
Human Growth and Development
This is Human Growth and Development, a three-module course that examines the entire human lifetime, from conception to death. Presented chronologically, the course focuses on three key areas: physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth, along with other important issues such as cultural influences, emotions, and resilience. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the four competencies covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge of this material, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness focuses on the importance and foundations of good health and physical fitness—particularly for children and adolescents—addressing health, nutrition, fitness, and substance use and abuse.
Business Management
Project Management
Project Management prepares you to manage projects from start to finish within any organization structure. The course represents a view into different project-management methods and delves into topics such as project profiling and phases, constraints, building the project team, scheduling, and risk. You will be able to grasp the full scope of projects you may work with on in the future, and apply proper management approaches to complete a project. The course features practice in each of the project phases as you learn how to strategically apply project-management tools and techniques to help organizations achieve their goals.
Business Communication
Business Communication is a survey course of communication skills needed in the business environment. Course content includes writing messages, reports, and résumés and delivering oral presentations. The course emphasizes communication processes, writing skills, message types, and presentation of data. The development of these skills is integrated with the use of technology.
Values-Based Leadership
Values-Based Leadership guides students to learn by reflection, design, and scenario planning. Through a combination of theory, reflection, value alignment, and practice, the course helps students examine and understand values-based leadership and explore foundations in creating a culture of care. In this course, students are given the opportunity to identify and define their personal values through an assessment and reflection process. Students then evaluate business cases to practice mapping the influence of values on their own leadership. In this course, students also participate in scenario planning, where they can practice implementing their values in their daily routine (i.e., behaviors) and then in a leadership setting. The course illustrates how values-driven leadership is used in goal setting as well as problem-solving at an organizational level. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Quantitative Analysis For Business
Quantitative Analysis for Business explores various decision-making models, including expected value models, linear programming models, and inventory models. This course helps student learn to analyze data by using a variety of analytic tools and techniques to make better business decisions. In addition, it covers developing project schedules using the Critical Path Method. Other topics include calculating and evaluating formulas, measures of uncertainty, crash costs, and visual representation of decision-making models using electronic spreadsheets and graphs. This course has no prerequisites.
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior and Leadership explores how to lead and manage effectively in diverse business environments. Students are asked to demonstrate the ability to apply organizational leadership theories and management strategies in a series of scenario-based problems.
Change Management
Change Management provides an understanding of change and an overview of successfully managing change using various methods and tools. Emphasizing change theories and various best practices, this course covers how to recognize and implement change using an array of other effective strategies, including those related to innovation and leadership. Other topics include approaches to change, diagnosing and planning for change, implementing change, and sustaining change.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management provides a streamlined introduction to how organizations efficiently produce goods and services, determine supply chain management strategies, and measure performance. Emphasis is placed on integrative topics essential for managers in all disciplines, such as supply chain management, product development, and capacity planning. This course guides students in analyzing processes, managing quality for both services and products, and measuring performance while creating value along the supply chain in a global environment. Topics include forecasting, product and service design, process design and location analysis, capacity planning, management of quality and quality control, inventory management, scheduling, supply chain management, and performance measurement.
Leadership and Management Specialty
Healthcare Leadership and Community Engagement
Healthcare Leadership and Community Engagement focuses on leadership principles and how to apply them in real-world contexts. The course prepares students to analyze community needs and create change through community engagement. As leaders, the students' job is to engage in collaborative approaches with an understanding that the overarching goal is sustained success. This course helps students develop their abilities to negotiate challenges, make decisions, and act to bring stakeholders together to create transformation within communities. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Business Core
Fundamentals for Success in Business
This introductory course provides students with an overview of the field of business and a basic understanding of how management, organizational structure, communication, and leadership styles affect the business environment. It also introduces them to some of the power skills that help make successful business professionals, including time management, problem solving, emotional intelligence and innovation; while also teaching them the importance of ethics. This course gives students an opportunity to begin to explore their own strengths and passions in relation to the field while also acclimating them to the online competency-based environment.
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence focuses on key personal awareness skills that businesses request when hiring personnel. Key among those abilities is communication. Students will increase their skills in written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills. The course then looks at three areas of personal awareness including emotional intelligence (EI), cultural awareness, and ethical self-awareness – building on previously acquired competencies and adding new ones. This course helps start students on a road of self-discovery, cultivating awareness to improve both as a business professional and personally.
Principles of Economics
Principles of Economics provides students with the knowledge they need to be successful managers, including basic economic theories related to markets and how markets function. This course starts by defining economics, differentiating between microeconomics and macroeconomics, and explaining the fundamental economic principles of each. It then looks at microeconomics and how it is used to make business and public policy decisions, including the principles of supply, demand, and elasticity, market efficiency, cost of production, and different market structures. The course finishes by looking at macroeconomics and how it is used to make business and public policy decisions, including measurement of macroeconomic variables, aggregate supply and demand, the concepts of an open economy, and how trade policies influence domestic and international markets.
Fundamentals of Spreadsheets and Data Presentations
Fundamentals of Spreadsheets and Data Presentations offers learners an overview of the use of spreadsheet functions and methods for presenting data within spreadsheets. Learners will have the opportunity to explore features and uses of MS Excel and apply the tools to situations they may encounter while studying in their program. They will also be introduced to real world uses and tools to collect, organize and present data.
Finance Skills for Managers
This course provides students with an introductory look at the discipline of finance and its context within the business environment. Students gain the knowledge to differentiate between personal and business finance and how they may overlap in a business environment. Students also gain a fundamental knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting, statement analysis, and decision making. This course provides the student a business generalist overview of the field of finance and builds on previous acquired competencies related to using spreadsheets.
Principles of Management
Principles of Management provides students with an introductory look at the discipline of management and its context within the business environment. Students of this course build on previously mastered competencies by taking a more in-depth look at management as a discipline and how it differs from leadership while further exploring the importance of communication within business. This course provides students with a business generalist overview in the areas of strategic planning, total quality, entrepreneurship, conflict and change, human resource management, diversity, and organizational structure.
Innovative and Strategic Thinking
This course covers an important part of being a business professional: the knowledge and skills used in building and implementing business strategy. The course helps students build on previously acquired competencies in the areas of management, innovative thinking, and risk management while introducing them to the concepts and theories underpinning business strategy as a general business perspective. The course will help students gain skills in analyzing different business environments and in using quantitative literacy and data analysis in business strategy development and implementation. This course helps to provide students with a generalist overview of the area of business strategy.
Concepts in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Contact
Concepts in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Contact introduces students to the discipline of marketing and its role within the strategic and operational environments of a business. This course covers fundamental knowledge in the area of marketing planning, including the marketing mix, while also describing basic concepts of brand management, digital marketing, customer relationship management, and personal selling and negotiating. All of this helps students identify the role of marketing within an organization. This course provides students with a business generalist overview of the field of marketing and an exploration of the marketing major.
Professional Practice Experience
Professional Practice Experience I: Technical
The PPE I: Technical course allows you to use EHRGo, an electronic health record (EHR), to complete 42 structured activities to experience how an HIM professional uses an EHR. The selected activities meet AHIMA's Baccalaureate level competencies and by completing them you will earn 40 PPE hours.This course is eligible for an In Progress grade. Please see the Grading Scale Policy for more information.
Human Resources
Strategic Training and Development
Strategic Training and Development focuses on the development of human capital (i.e., growing talent) by applying effective learning theories and practices for training and developing employees. The course will help develop essential skills for improving and empowering organizations through high-caliber training and development processes.
Healthcare Administration
Evidence-Based Healthcare Administration
Evidence-Based Healthcare Administration is an immersive course that equips learners with the knowledge and skills to apply evidence-based practices in the field of healthcare administration. Learners will gain a deep understanding of how to use data analytics, research methodologies, and evidence-based decision-making principles. The course covers essential areas, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data collection instruments, and statistical and analytical tools. Ethical considerations, privacy regulations, and effective communication skills are also highlighted, preparing learners to make informed decisions, advocate for evidence-based strategies, and contribute to improved patient care, better outcomes, and sustainable healthcare practices.
Exploring Emerging Trends in Healthcare Administration
Exploring Emerging Trends in Healthcare Administration examines the impact of trends on healthcare administration, patient care, and industry transformation. With a focus on analyzing and synthesizing complex information related to healthcare, learners evaluate how advancements and innovations are transforming the healthcare industry and how to anticipate and adapt to trends as they appear. Introducing the practical implications of integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles within the healthcare system, learners will explore: advocating for equitable healthcare practices, developing strategies to reduce health disparities, and promoting culturally sensitive and inclusive care for diverse populations. By understanding how to track and evaluate trends, learners will be prepared to navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of healthcare administration.
Healthcare Administration Evolution, Systems, and Leadership
Healthcare Administration Evolution, Systems, and Leadership provides an in-depth exploration of the U.S. healthcare system. The course covers the system’s evolution, key stakeholders, business principles, leadership roles, health equity issues, and the transformative influence of technology in healthcare administration. The learner will obtain tools necessary to drive positive change within the healthcare landscape through ample opportunity for strategic thinking and problem solving.
Healthcare Policy and Governance
Healthcare Policy and Governance provides a comprehensive exploration of healthcare administration, focusing on healthcare policies, regulations, governance, and their impact on operations, administration, and community health services. Learners develop skills to evaluate implications, assess regulatory frameworks, and comprehend legal and ethical considerations in healthcare administration and community health services. The course equips learners with the knowledge to navigate the healthcare system, make informed decisions, and contribute to high-quality care and patient outcomes.
Emergency Management and Planning in Healthcare
Emergency Management and Planning in Healthcare equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage emergencies in healthcare organizations. They learn to assess, plan, and respond to emergencies, ensuring the safety of patients and staff. This course covers evaluating the impact of emergencies, identifying vulnerabilities, and assessing risks, with a focus on crisis communication and ethical considerations specific to healthcare. Students gain insights into leadership's role in decision-making, coordination, and resource allocation during critical situations, while also exploring public health, community resilience, collaboration, and the integration of technology. Additionally, the course addresses the influence of cultural factors and principles of mental health support in enhancing emergency management capabilities.
Healthcare Administration Capstone
This course is the culminating experience and assessment of healthcare business administration. This course requires the student to integrate and synthesize managerial skills with healthcare knowledge, resulting in a high quality final project that demonstrates professional managerial proficiency.
34 Courses
Program consists of34 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.
Program Guide
Capstone Project
Special requirements for this program
At the end of your program, you will complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of all your hard work—a project that allows you to take what you’ve learned and apply it to a real-world situation, proposing a solution to an actual issue you face in your place of business.
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Skills For Your Résumé
As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for.
- Management: Led the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for an organization or process, aligning goals, objectives, and initiatives to drive growth and success
- Communications: Effectively communicated across cultural contexts, demonstrating adaptability and cultural sensitivity to facilitate mutual understanding and collaboration.
- Leadership: Demonstrated the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Operations:Managed supply chain operations for an organization, optimizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness to meet customer demand and organizational objectives.
- Research:Gathered information on a research topic from multiple sources, conducting comprehensive research and analysis.
- Business Process:Developed workflows to enhance integration and efficiency of various internal business processes, streamlining operations and maximizing productivity and effectiveness.
“I not only want to become a leader in healthcare, but I want to change the ways of healthcare for the better. My undergraduate and graduate degrees will help me accomplish this.”
—Alicia Lloyd
B.S. Healthcare Management
WGU vs. Traditional Universities
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Traditional Universities
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
Traditional Universities
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
TRANSFER CREDITS
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
Why WGU?
Earning Potential
A degree can dramatically impact your earning potential. After graduation WGU healthcare administration students report earning $10,590* more per year.
*WGU Internal Data
On Your Schedule
Competency-based education means you can move as quickly through your degree as you can master the material. You don't have to log in to classes at a certain time—you are truly in the driver's seat of your education
Entirely Online
This at WGU is 100% online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after working at your full-time job, on weekends, while you're traveling the world or on vacation—it's entirely up to you.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
COST & TIME
A Healthcare Administration Degree That's Affordable
By charging per term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees.The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
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A College Degree Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
Responsible Borrowing Initiative
Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.
Financial Aid
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
Scholarships
*WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to theInstitute for College Access and Success (2022).
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
What Makes Us Different: Learning Designed to Fit Today’s Busy Lifestyles
Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At WGU, we understand schedules are tight and oftentimes unpredictable for today’s business professionals. That’s why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how online education should be in today’s world. No interrupting your work or family obligations. No rigid class schedules. No barriers to earning your degree on your own terms. Just a solid, career-focused education that dovetails seamlessly with your current lifestyle.
“WGU ... allowed me to earn my degree online with a schedule that worked for me and at a price I could afford. My education will help me advance my career and create a better life for myself.”
—Chris Travis
B.S. Healthcare Management
This online B.S. Healthcare Administration degree program is designed for working professionals, so you don't have to quit your job or leave your other responsibilities behind to get an online healthcare administration degree. You don't have to log in to classes, your assignments don't have due-dates—you're in charge of your education.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Earn your Healthcare Administration Degree Online and Prepare for Leadership Roles
Healthcare is a business, and the field needs top business leaders to help it run smoothly and efficiently. A healthcare administration degree is crucial in helping you gain the skills you need to be an effective leader in healthcare. Stand out from the competition with knowledge in accounting, communications, regulation, financial resource management, and more. You'll be prepared to earn more money, get promotions, and truly make a difference in healthcare. Earning your healthcare administration degree online the first step to an exciting future.
Maybe you’re looking for a smart way to advance your career in the healthcare industry. Or perhaps you’re a business professional ready to add healthcare-specific credentials. Either way, a WGU bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration is a great way to prepare for your next career move.
Return on Your Investment
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source:2023 Harris Poll Surveyof 1,655 WGU graduates.
Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
28%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates very strong demand for health services managers through 2031, with an impressive 28% projected growth rate, which is much higher than the 5% average for all occupations.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Learn About All the Job Opportunities in Healthcare Administration
The healthcare industry is extensive and complex, requiring leaders with specialized knowledge and credentials. The right education and training can prepare you for a broad range of rewarding positions, such as:
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Clinic Managers
- Health Care Consultants
- Telemedicine Program Managers
- Hospital Administrators
- Healthcare Technology Managers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Quality Improvement Coordinators
- Pharmaceutical Firm Managers
- Community Health Advocate
- Insurance Company Specialists
- Public Health Administrators
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
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ADMISSIONS & TRANSFER
Healthcare Administration Admissions Requirements
Applicants to undergraduate School of Business programs must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through one of the following options below:
- Option 1: Submit transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Option 2:Possess a bachelors or associates degree (A.A or A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Option 3:Submit high school transcripts for review with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
NOTE: You do not need to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to this program. Learn why we don't require these tests.
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Transfer Credits
Get Added Support and Flexibility as You Start Your Degree
Take a course or two at your pace before committing to a full degree program. Strengthen your study habits, gain essential learning skills and, best of all, each completed course counts toward your degree requirements.
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WGU Certificates in Healthcare Administration
The Healthcare Administration bachelor's degree program allows students to earn valuable credentials on their path to a degree, including the healthcare administration, strategic thinking and innovation, and leadership certificates. These certificates allow you to demonstrate mastery and add credentials to your résumé before you even graduate with your degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Administration at WGU
There are many jobs that a degree in healthcare administrationtcan prepare you for, including:
- Healthcare manager
- Nursing home manager
- Health insurance manager
- Community health manager
Healthcare administration combines business and healthcare knowledge to help students thrive. Typically this degree is housed in a business college, as it relies on many business principles to help students be successful in their careers.
If you're hoping to work in a healthcare setting without being involved in direct patient care, a healthcare administration degree could be the perfect fit for you. Healthcare administration prepares students for the crucial role of administering and organizing healthcare facilities and programs for all kinds of organizations.
In order to become a healthcare manager you'll likely need at least a bachelor's degree, which typically takes four years. If you choose an online degree program that allows you to accelerate, you may be able to graduate faster.
In a healthcare administration program you will learn many skills, including:
- Organizational behavior
- Employment law
- Healthcare systems
- Healthcare values and ethics
- Healthcare statistics
- Financial resource management
- Project management
- Strategy
The BLS shows that healthcare management is expected to grow 18% by 2028, much faster than the national average. This is largely due to the constant growth and change of the healthcare industry, from longer life expectancies to new technologies. Healthcare managers play a vital role in ensuring the future of healthcare is safe.
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