The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree program is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the healthcare industry and the skills needed to pursue entry-level roles in healthcare administration. The curriculum covers key areas such as healthcare finance, management, information systems, community health, healthcare research, and long-term care administration.
The program emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, adherence to legal and ethical standards, and an understanding of the economic and financial dynamics of healthcare systems. Students explore topics such as managed care systems, public health, healthcare delivery systems, and marketing strategies tailored to the healthcare sector.
Graduates will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills that are essential for addressing challenges in diverse healthcare environments.
Through ECPI’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn their Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in as few as 2.5 years.
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates should grow in the following areas:
Financial Management Fundamental business and accounting skills applied to healthcare.
Critical Analysis Analyze research findings for evidence-based medicine and management practices.
Healthcare Trends & Delivery Understanding healthcare trends and technological advancements, and analysis of healthcare delivery systems nationally and globally.
Business Planning Apply knowledge to develop and present complex business proposals for healthcare units.
University Benefits
Specialized Tracks
Offers Acute Care for hospital and clinic roles, and Long-Term Care for assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Real-World Application
Combines coursework and practical experience to build critical thinking and apply knowledge in healthcare management.
Graduate Faster
Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in as little as 2.5 years.
Healthcare Administration Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree
Featured Courses & Overview
Fundamentals of Healthcare Financial ManagementHCA430
The course will emphasize healthcare payment systems and financial management of various types of healthcare environments. Students will be introduced to key concepts and terminology as they apply to healthcare finances and management as well as finance theories, principles, concepts and techniques that are most important to managers in the healthcare industry.
Healthcare Administration EthicsHCA310
This course is designed to present an overview of ethical issues that face the healthcare administrator in today's ever-changing world of healthcare. Areas of broad ethical concern will be highlighted, as well as means of relating to others in the healthcare field, community members, families, and patients.
Credit Hours
Course Categories
Description
36
Arts & Sciences
Courses which delve into both creative expression and the scientific world, shaping well-rounded thinkers.
65
Core Curriculum
Courses that provide an educational foundation, building essential skills across diverse subjects.
13
Track Courses
Specialized degree track courses are focused deep dives within your major, letting you become an expert in a specific niche related to your field.
6
Self Integration
These courses set you up for college success and beyond.
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
