The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration prepares graduates for career advancement in the administrative and management sectors of the healthcare industry.Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available to new students who enroll in Sessions 2 through 5 of this year. Learn more. Save time and money by applying up to 90 transfer credits toward this degree.Complete your remaining credits entirely online.Meet your professors each week during optional, live, virtual sessions.Embed employer-recognized certifications into your program. Earn credit for select Health Information Technology certifications.Gain the knowledge and skills that can lead to professional advancement and graduate-level study
Learning OutcomesGraduates of the BS in Healthcare Administration program will be able to:Evaluate major components of the U.S. healthcare delivery system and related organizations.Illustrate how socio-cultural, economic, and political factors affect the health of a population.Summarize the health policy making process and evaluate current health policy.Manage administrative, clinical, and financial systems.Demonstrate select project management skills.Demonstrate the ability to select and apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative tools for fiscal management.Interpret and apply ethical principles relevant to the U.S. healthcare system.Use medical vocabulary and identify the structure and function of the human body.Interpret management theories and principles and apply them to a healthcare setting.Model leadership skills and behavior.Analyze data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare.Apply quality management tools.
B.S. Degree in Healthcare Administration CurriculumFor course requirements and prerequisite information, refer to the individual course descriptions in the College Catalog.Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum - Minimum Total Credits: 121INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Min. CreditsPRCPRC 100 or PRC 101*1BIS 111Application Software Fundamentals3COM 112Speech Communication3COM 312Practical Reasoning3ENG 101English Composition3ENG 103Rhetoric and Research3HUM 102Introduction to Ethics3HUM/HISHumanities/History Core (choose 1)3MAT 101Introduction to College Mathematics3MAT 102College Algebra3SCI 240Anatomy & Physiology I3SCI 250Anatomy & Physiology II3ECO 101Macroeconomics3ECO 102Microeconomics3GEN EDGeneral Education Core (choose 1)3PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:Min. CreditsHIT 100Medical Terminology3HCA 101Introduction to Healthcare Administration3ACC 105Fundamentals of Accounting3HIT 200Statistical Applications in Healthcare3HCA 210Healthcare Delivery in the US3HIT 218Healthcare Reimbursement3HCA 220Cultural Awareness for Health and Human Services Professionals3HIT 230Information Systems for Health Information Technology3HCA 240Healthcare Law and Ethics3HIA 310Advanced Quality Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare3HCA 320Public and Community Healthcare3HCA 335Healthcare Marketing3HCA 445Healthcare Economics3HIA 340Health and Human Services Research Methods3HIA 350Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange3HIA 480Strategic Planning and Organizational Development in Healthcare3HCA 460Health Policy3HCA 480Healthcare Administration Capstone3ELEElective Course (choose 8)24
Careers in Healthcare AdministrationGraduates of the Healthcare Administration Degree Program are talented leaders that are making a positive impact in their organizations. And they can continue their education with a Master's of Science in Healthcare Administration. Join other Peirce graduates that hold careers as hospital facilities staff, medical assistants and insurance and claims specialists.Pursue a career in one of the most vital industries in the Philadelphia region. Graduates specialize in roles like finance, human resources, information systems, medical staff relations, patient care services and more. For more information about potential healthcare careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Healthcare Careers page.
Apply to the Healthcare Administration Degree Program Today“Given poor economic conditions and growth in healthcare jobs, our students realize this is an opportune time to enroll in formal education programs. The successful student will practice effective time management and study skills, which are necessary to meet the demands of accelerated coursework.”Stephanie A. DonovanDean, Academic Operations and Faculty Development, & Faculty Chair, Health & Human ServicesInterested in a degree in Healthcare Administration? Contact an Admissions Representative and get started with your application.You can also apply using our online application.