Program at a Glance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration: Degree Overview
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration program with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration at 玩偶姐姐 (WPU) balances theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experiences as it helps you prepare to rise to management within a healthcare organization.聽
The BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, program is a hybrid program that blends in-person learning for the core business administration coursework with an accelerated, online format for the healthcare administration emphasis courses. Working adult learners with some college experience who require fully online coursework may consider the online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, program.
Skill and Learning Outcomes for the BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Program
Coursework in WPU鈥檚 BS in Business Administration program with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration covers key business topics in areas such as accounting, employment law, and management, as well as core healthcare concepts that include quality of care, cultural competency, and policy and regulatory compliance. The program promotes the development of high moral character in students as they prepare to apply ethical decision-making skills to real-world challenges as healthcare leaders.
Upon successful completion of the BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, program, graduates will be able to demonstrate:
- Mastery of business transformation principles, including achievement orientation, analytical thinking, community orientation, financial skills, information seeking, innovative thinking, and strategic orientation
- Mastery of strategic execution skills in areas such as accountability, change leadership, collaboration, communication, initiative, information technology management, performance measurement, process management, organizational design, and project management
- Proficiency in people leadership skills in areas such as human resource management, interpersonal understanding, professionalism, relationship building, self-confidence, self-development, talent development, and team leadership
What Can You Do With a Bachelor鈥檚 in Healthcare Administration?
Earning a bachelor鈥檚 in healthcare administration can help prepare you for a successful career in healthcare leadership. In WPU鈥檚 program, students can develop the knowledge and skills they need to qualify for healthcare management roles in settings that include hospitals, outpatient care centers, managed care organizations, and public health agencies.
The employment outlook for medical and health services managers is strong: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects faster-than-average job growth of 23% for occupations in the field from 2024 to 2034.
Here are the median annual salaries for a few specific jobs within healthcare administration:
| Medical and Health Services Manager
$117,960* |
Nursing Home Administrator
$108,000** |
| Clinical Director
$91,000** |
Health Information Technologist
$67,310* |
*May 2024 salary data per the BLS, the latest data available in March 2026
**February 2026 salary data per Payscale, the latest data available in March 2026
BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Curriculum
The BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, curriculum includes six prerequisite course credits, 30 major course credits, and 18 emphasis course credits. Of the 54 total required credits, 22 credits must be completed in residence at WPU, and 28 credits must be in upper-division courses.聽
In order to earn a BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, at WPU, you need to do the following:
- Complete all major core course requirements and general education core course requirements with grades of at least C- in each course.
- Complete a total of 120 semester credits, including at least 40 upper-division credits (300-level and 400-level courses).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Check out sample four-year traditional and two-year transfer degree plans and the course catalog for more information.
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| 鈥淭hese professors care about their students so much. The encouragement is beyond measure. The love and the structure 鈥� it wasn鈥檛 something I鈥檇 ever felt before.鈥�
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover Your Purpose With a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Healthcare Administration
United under the university鈥檚 Christ-centered mission, WPU鈥檚 business programs create space for students of all cultural and professional backgrounds to take a purpose-driven approach to their career advancement.聽
The BS in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, degree program from WPU helps students develop well-rounded skills while gaining knowledge in accounting, marketing, and finance as well as in organizational, leadership, and management principles relevant to today鈥檚 top needs in healthcare systems.
For questions about this program or its format, contact the admissions team at 800-804-1510, or fill out the form below.
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