Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration (Online)
Degree Type
Bachelor′s of Business Administration (BBA)
Study Options
Online
On Campus
Hybrid
Health services administration is one of the fastest-growing fields in the U.S. healthcare system. It’s also one of the most essential. From private physicians’ offices to large hospitals, you’ll find healthcare administrators working constantly to improve delivery of services.
You’ll also find them succeeding — both in their professional missions and in their lives. As the healthcare industry continues to grow, health services administration jobs offer enormous growth potential. They also offer stability and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of the patients they serve.
A career in health services administration can make a difference in yourlife, too. It all starts with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Administration from Monroe University’s School of Allied Health Professions.
We know that like a lot of Monroe students, you may have a lot of personal and professional commitments already. That’s why we offer a fully-online program that allows you the flexibility to study on a schedule that works for your busy life.
Read on to discover what you can do with an online Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration.
Why an Online Major in Health Services Administration?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that overall, jobs in the U.S. across all sectors will grow by about 5% over the next few years. That’s a pretty strong growth rate — and when you focus on administration jobs in healthcare, those numbers get even better.
According to BLS projections, jobs in healthcare could see a growth rate of 13%, but that’s just the beginning. Health services administration jobs (for example, medical and health services managers)could increase by 28%. By earning your Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration, you can be ready to take advantage of a booming job market.
As an online student, you’ll have access to the exact same curriculum as our on campus students. That means the same classes, taught by the same professors: an experienced faculty of healthcare administration professionals who have earned their expertise in one of the nation’s best healthcare ecosystems.
Health education specialists, social workers, research directors, and even CEOs of major medical facilities have had the privilege of teaching Monroe students. As a Health Services Administration major, you’ll have the privilege of learning from their real-world experience. They’ll help you develop the skills you need to succeed in health services management, including:
Ethical and legal issues in healthcare
Data-based decision making
Medical terminology
Cultural competency to serve diverse populations
Concepts of managed care in private and public healthcare systems
Financial management strategies and accounting principles
Human resource management
Risk management
Professional writing and communication
You’ll get to put that knowledge to the test with some real-world experience of your own: all Health Services Administration majors must enroll in a for-credit internship as part of the curriculum.
You can also choose to concentrate in a medical coding specialization within the Health Services Administration major. The medical coding option includes electives in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and advanced medical coding (including ICD-CM and CPT coding), preparing you to earn national certifications including:
How Long Does It Take to Get a Health Services Administration Bachelor’s Degree Online ?
The BBA in Health Services Administration takes eight (8) semesters to complete. Full-time, you could finish in less than three (3) years on our accelerated three (3)-semester academic calendar.
Health Services Administration Degree Requirements:
120 total credits
60 credits of major-related courses (including a required internship)
60 credits of general education and related courses
The Online Module: Try 2 Courses for Just 7½ Weeks
For students who are new to online learning, we offer a unique module program that gives you a chance to try it before committing to a full course load. Over the course of 7½ weeks — just half the length of a full semester — you can take just two (2) Health Services Administration courses.
Your module credits apply toward your degree should you choose to continue on for a full 15-week semester — either online oron campus.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of alternative health care delivery with a focus on long-term care. Students learn the operating characteristics of health care systems designed for seniors, children, mental health patients, veterans, and rehabilitation patients. This encompasses the provision of care via nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, and assisted living facilities.
Candidates for the Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration must fulfill the following admissions requirements:
Candidates must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
Candidates must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
How Much Does an Online Health Services Degree Cost?
For years, U.S. News & World Report has named Monroe one of the Best Value Schoolsin Regional Universities North — and while we offer affordable tuition and fees and manageable payment plans, what really sets us apart is how we go the extra mile for every one of our students.
As a Monroe student, you’ll work one-on-one with a dedicatedfinancial aidcounselor who will help you find every grant, scholarship, and loan for which you qualify — even ones you never knew existed.
The skills you learn online will serve you well in the real world of health service administration. You’ll be ready to begin your career in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
Private physicians’ offices
Acute care hospitals
Rehabilitation centers
Outpatient hospitals
Assisted living facilities
Behavioral health organizations
Managed care organizations
Long-term care facilities
Community health centers
You’ll also be ready to work in a number of different capacities. Potential jobs for Health Services Administration majors include:
Medical office manager
Hospital care investigator
Coordinating manager
Managed care specialist
Unit coordinator
Third-party billing specialist
Medical records technician
Nursing home administrator
Medical reimbursement specialist
Healthcare consultant
Community service worker
Health Services Administration graduates often discover that they want to keep expanding both their knowledge base and their career opportunities. They can do both at Monroe: theKing Graduate Schooloffers a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration for interested students.
Professional Opportunities
At the School of Allied Health Professions, your professional experience will begin even before you graduate. Health Services Administration majors have taken internships at healthcare institutions including:
Online students also have access to extracurricular clubs and organizations that include:
Alpha Eta, the national honor society for the allied health professions. Alpha Eta awards annual $1000 honorariums to outstanding students to help them continue on their path.
Our Allied Health Club, wherestudents in the School of Allied Health Professions can meet to develop health education strategies for both their fellow students and the surrounding community.
Your Health Services Administration courses may be online, but you’ll still enjoyreal-world learning throughout your education.
Discover What You Can Achieve
A career in health services administration is a career filled with opportunity. And you don’t have to wait to seize that opportunity — with the flexibility of online learning, you can start earning your Health Services degree now.
