Program Overview
Aurora University’s Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration online degree prepares you to lead the systems and services that impact the health and well-being of others. Healthcare administration jobs lead to diverse and rewarding career paths in a variety of settings, allowing you to combine a business mindset with a passion for helping others. You’ll graduate with the skills you need to plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services; maintain patient records; understand healthcare laws; and manage teams of healthcare providers.
Curriculum Overview
Our online program features industry-aligned information and facilitates real-world experiences to prepare you for leadership roles in healthcare. Faculty teaching in the online BS in Healthcare Administration program have held positions at Christian Community Health Center, Joint Commission International, Mosaic Healthcare and Chateau Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Rush University Medical Center.
With a focus on the knowledge needed for today’s healthcare landscape, the BS in Healthcare Administration degree curriculum aligns with the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). You’ll also gain hands-on experience interning with well-known organizations in the industry through the School of Health Sciences partnerships.
Skills Gained in the Online Healthcare Administration Degree
Complete 120 credit hours led by expert faculty members to earn your Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration online degree with Aurora University. Solidify your learning through a hands-on internship, and graduate ready to launch your career with new skills and expertise in:
- Accounting
- Biostatistics
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare informatics
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Problem solving
- Research methods
Why Choose Aurora?
At Aurora University, you’ll learn from practitioner-based faculty members who are focused on teaching an industry-aligned curriculum. Our online programs are designed for working professionals and built with maximum flexibility in mind, so you’ll have the support you need to balance your studies with your busy schedule. Imagine what you can accomplish at a university that offers:
- A full suite of Career Services and Resources.
- A student-first educational experience.
- Programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- The personal attention and support you expect from a small college.
Program Details
- Next Start Date:January 6, 2025
- Est. Program Length:2-4 years
- Credit Hours:120
- Course Length:8 Weeks
- Cost Per Credit:$465
Core Courses
- ACC1010 Fundamentals of Accounting – 4 hours
- BIO1100 Medical Terminology – 2 hours
- HLS1000 Introduction to Healthcare – 2 hours
- HLS2000 Healthcare Systems and Informatics – 4 hours
- HLS3010 Healthcare Ethics – 4 hours
- HLS3100 Healthcare Policy and Law – 4 hours
- HLS4000 Research Methods and Biostatistics – 4 hours
- HLS4100 Managing and Leading Healthcare Organizations – 4 hours
- HLS4940 Healthcare Administration Internship – 4 hours
- MKT2300 Principles of Marketing – 4 hours
- PSC2160 Economics for Public Policy – 4 hours
Course details are based on information available at the time of publication. Specific program requirements are subject to change.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for questions or information on current tuition, fees, room, board and other rates.
- A completed undergraduate application
- Transcripts (official, sealed in envelope) from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- A personal statement addressing why you wish to enroll in an online program and a description of how you will structure your time to be successful
- Background check, drug test, and TB test
- For applicants without an earned associate degree and/or 60 hours of transfer credit: Proof of high school graduation or completed GED
- For applicants with fewer than 15 hours of transfer credit: an official high school transcript with ACT/SAT scores
- Test-Optional Admission: Applicants with fewer than 15 hours of transfer credit who do not have ACT/SAT scores may choose to be reviewed as test-optional. Admission will be based on your high school academic record.
All AU Online students must have unrestricted access to a computer or mobile device with high-speed internet to participate in online courses. AU Online uses Brightspace to host its online classes. All students will be charged an $80 Technology Fee per semester, regardless of the number of credits taken.
Students can transfer more than half the credits they need to successfully earn a four-year degree. Aurora University Online will accept up to 68 credits from a two-year institution and 90 credits from a four-year institution.
Online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (BSHA) Career Outcomes
Pursue a variety of in-demand careers by earning a bachelor’s in healthcare administration online degree with Aurora University. Healthcare administration jobs offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while benefiting from stable job growth in an expanding field. For example, demand for clinical data managers is rising at a much faster rate than other occupations, with a projected 29% increase in openings in the state of Illinois through 2030.1 Graduates of this program qualify to work in a variety of roles, including:
- Clinical data manager ($108,580/year in Illinois1)
- Clinical services director ($76,290 in Illinois2)
- Healthcare system director ($131,980/year in Illinois2)
- Health informatics specialist ($99,470/year in Illinois3)
Sources
- O*NET OnLine. “Clinical Data Managers.” Retrieved October 26, 2024, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-2051.02. .
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