Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Major Credits
The University of Providence Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program courses are designed to prepare students for supervisory positions in healthcare.
Required Healthcare Administration Credits
- HCA 120: Introduction To The United States Healthcare System (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 130: Organizational Behavior In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 140: Healthcare Management (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 160: Human Resource Management In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 180: Legal Issues In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 200: Informatics In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 220: Introduction To Healthcare Financial Management (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 250: Leadership In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 260: Communication In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 270: Professionalism, Ethics & Values In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 300: Population Health For Healthcare Managers (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 320: Introduction To Healthcare Marketing (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 330: Quality Management In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 340: Health Policy & Economics (3 Semester Credits)
- HCA 494: Capstone (3 Semester Credits)
Required Elective Credits
- PSY 220: Sociocultural & International Awareness (3 Required Elective Semester Credits)
- SCS 312: Social Research Methods & Applied Statistics (4 Semester Credits)
- SOC 366: Poverty & Inequity (3 Required Elective Semester Credits)
Healthcare Administration Semester Credits: 45 | Elective Semester Credits: 10 | 55 Total Semester Credits
Program Costs
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- Accessible and up-to-date information on tuition costs, university fees, application and admission fees, deposit amounts, and additional program costs.
- Cost of attendance worksheets outlining specific tuition layouts by program and semester.
- Information about scholarship opportunities and tuition discounts for specific groups.
- Information about the financial aid process.
Visit our Tuition and Fees page to access the latest pricing information. Access the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Estimated Cost Breakdown sheet to view pricing information for this degree program, including a cost breakdown by semester and associated program costs. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the financial aid process.
Careers in Healthcare Administration
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration can take on multiple different supervisory positions in healthcare administration. These positions can include healthcare program directors, nursing home administrators, clinical administrators, medical office business managers, and more. Demand for these positions is needed throughout the healthcare continuum, including in hospitals, clinics, private practice offices, insurance companies, and many more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for Medical and Health Service Managers will increase significantly over the next ten years. The industry is expected to add 136,000 jobs between 2021 and 2031, over five times higher than the national average of five percent. Salaries for graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration can range from $61,000 per year to $100,000 with an average of $74,512. However, individual salaries vary by location, demand, skills, and work experience.
Application & Admission Requirements
The University of Providence’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program accepts applications for fall, spring, and summer enrollment. Application deadlines are in August of each year for fall enrollment, December for spring enrollment, and April for summer enrollment.
For updated information on undergraduate application requirements, deadlines, and program-specific requirements, please visit the University of Providence admissions page. View the following application and admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration below:
Program Application: Applicants must complete an online undergraduate application.
Official Transcripts: Applicants must submit their official high school transcript. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Office from your high school. Include transcripts from any dual enrollment or other pre-college programs attended, and results of any AP tests you have taken.
Submit official transcript(s) from any university/college where undergraduate coursework was completed. Transcripts can be sent directly to the following address: University of Providence | Admissions | 1301 20th Street South |Great Falls, MT 59405, or may be submitted electronically directly from the institution.
Curriculum Viète / Resume: All applicants must submit a current resume or curriculum viète.
SAT/ACT Scores: The University of Providence’s ACT code is 2410 and the SAT code is 4058. Although providing official test scores is strongly recommended, it is not required to be reviewed for admission.
Tuition Deposit: The BSHA program has a non-refundable tuition deposit of $100, which secures admission into the program. The deposit will be applied to the first tuition bill.
Minimum GPA Requirements: Students applying to the BSHA program must have a minimum GPA of 2.75. If a minimum 2.75 GPA was not achieved in prior high school or college coursework, an additional admission essay and academic review will be required for admission into the program.
Additional Program Information
Skills You'll Learn
Students enrolled in the BSHA program will learn the following skills and more:
- Industry Knowledge
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Management
- Ethical Judgement
- Communication
Learning Outcomes
Discover student outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program:
- Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communication.
- Apply a broad understanding of the healthcare system at a basic, introductory level.
- Identify tools and strategies to influence the use of technology, data, and information for improving safety, quality, efficiency and patient-centered care.
- Understand legal, regulatory, and management perspectives in healthcare decision-making.
- Develop an understanding of the values/beliefs of patients, families, and global healthcare.
Capstone Experience
What is the BSHA capstone?
The capstone project focuses on pulling together one or more skills learned in the program into a single, focused, quality improvement project based on real-world application in healthcare. The capstone is usually completed as the final course of the BSHA journey and serves as a metric of how students apply program concepts to a real-world, quality improvement project. Students will work closely with real-world supervisors and capstone instructors to complete their capstone project.
What to expect during the Capstone
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration capstone project is completed over an 8-week period in coordination with a real-world supervisor and capstone instructor. The capstone is self-paced, with students able to complete required objectives and metrics at their own speed while utilizing weekly meetings to aid in the project’s completion.
What are some recent capstone projects:
Here are some examples of previous capstone projects completed by BSHA students:
- Researching, implementing, reviewing, and discussing language translation devices, multilingual health navigation pages, and other communication modalities to help improve access and understanding of virtual healthcare for non-English speaking patients.
- Creating an off-the-shelf new employee handbook and orientation guide.
- Studying effects of Community Navigators on the readmission rate of homeless patients.
- Researching the effects of positive patient experiences on the time providers spend with them.
Recent Graduate Information
Students enrolled in the BSHA program can explore the following career opportunities:
- Supervisory Roles In Human Resources
- Hospital / Clinic Department Manager
- Office Finance & Accounting Manager
- Health Information Technology Manager
- Case Manager
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B.S. Healthcare Administration Quick Links
- B.S, Healthcare Administration Estimated Cost Breakdown
- Frequently Asked Questions: Undergraduate Healthcare Administration
- Program Curriculum: B.S. Healthcare Administration
- B.S. Healthcare Administration Completion Track
- University of Providence Program Catalogue (2020 – 2021)
- B.S. Healthcare Administration Course Rotations
- B.S. Healthcare Administration Core Course Requirements
- B.S. Healthcare Administration Program Planning Template
- B.S. Healthcare Administration Required Courses
Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive
The University of Providence is committed to supporting the healthcare workforce by empowering current healthcare professionals to start, enhance or advance their career in healthcare. The Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive (HPTI) Program provides currently employed healthcare professionals with the opportunity to apply tuition discounts to in-demand programs offered through our School of Health Professions catalog.
Visit the Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive Program page to learn more.
Providence Health & Services Partnership
Our unique partnership with Providence Health allows eligible Providence Caregivers and their dependents to receive an exceptional education from an accredited, faith-based, university. Caregivers and their dependents who enroll at the University of Providence may receive many possible benefits, such as discounted tuition rates and preferred admission, as part of their education benefits. Visit the Providence Human Resources Service Portal to learn more about caregiver education benefits, the application process for our programs, and tuition discounts.
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