Healthcare Administration (B.S.H.A.)

The Teague School of Nursing offers a baccalaureate degree in science with a major in healthcare administration. A strong liberal arts general education rich in natural and social sciences and business management provides the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for the successful completion of the upper-level healthcare administration curriculum. The program prepares graduates to assume entry to mid-level positions in healthcare administration in a variety of healthcare settings within a culturally diverse environment.

JOB MARKET

Hospital and Health System Roles - Healthcare Administration, Department Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, Hospital Operations Analyst, Quality Improvement Coordinator

Clinical and Physician Practice Management - Medical Office Manager, Practice Administrator, Clinic Supervisor, Operations Manager

Insurance and Managed Care - Health Services Manager, Claims Manager, Utilization Review, Case Management

Longterm Care and Community Health - Assisted Living or Nursing Home Administrator, Home Health Coordinator, Public Health Program Coordinator

Health Information and Business Roles - Health Informatics, Healthcare Data Analyst, Revenue Cycle Manager, Compliance Officer 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Students completing the undergraduate Healthcare Administration program offered by the Teague School of Nursing should:

1. Apply principles of governance to influence strategic planning and policy development within healthcare settings.

2. Analyze and evaluate healthcare delivery systems, identifying opportunities for improving access, quality, and efficiency across diverse patient populations and healthcare environments.

3. Apply financial management principles, including budgeting, financial analysis, reimbursement structures, and resource allocation, to make data-driven decisions that ensure organizational sustainability and efficiency.

4. Demonstrate understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and policies that impact the administration and operation of healthcare organizations.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of quality management principles and patient safety protocols, applying them to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.

6. Utilize human resource management strategies to enhance team performance, address workforce challenges, and support employee development in healthcare organizations.

7. Apply health information systems and technologies to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and comply with regulations such as HIPAA.

8. Exhibit professionalism and ethical decision-making in healthcare administration, balancing the needs of patients, providers, and the community.

9. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including patients, staff, regulatory bodies, and the public, to solve complex healthcare problems and improve organizational outcomes.

10. Demonstrate cultural competence and the impact of global health issues for the management of healthcare operations and providing services to diverse populations.