Online Business Administration Top Degree :: Accredited Universities

Healthcare is one of the most rewarding and fastest-growing industries in the country. As the aging population continues to increase, more educated healthcare leaders are needed to plan, direct and coordinate health services and help improve patient care.

At Southern New Hampshire University, you can enhance your BS in Business Administration degree with a concentration in healthcare administration. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of healthcare organizations through sector-specific topic coverage in economics, reimbursement, delivery, quality management, research methods and human resource principles. Throughout your online bachelor’s in healthcare administration program you'll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned so that you can show prospective employers what you can bring to those organizations.

Advantages of Earning Your Degree Online at SNHU
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As a private, nonprofit, accredited university, SNHU is committed to giving you the support you need to see yourself succeed. Here are just a few of the advantages of pursuing an online bachelor’s in healthcare administration at SNHU:

- One of the most affordable undergraduate programs in the country

- Classes taught by real-world experts with years of professional experience

- Best-in-class academic advisors to guide you from day one

- Career advisors to help you network, interview and achieve your goals

- 24/7 access – complete your coursework when it’s most convenient for you

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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At Regis University we know that Health Services Administration roles offer opportunities as diverse as you are! According to the 2012 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of medical and health service managers is expected to grow 23 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. A master's degree is the standard credential and can enhance and expedite your career expectations. Our online format allows students to maintain full-time employment while pursing this degree.

Regis University's Master of Science in Health Services Administration (H.S.A.) is designed for working professionals, preferably with a bachelors degree in a health related field, as well as experience in healthcare and management.

For those with little to no experience in health care we offer a bridge course, H.S.A. 610 Health Care Delivery Systems, to get you up to speed on the history, policy, and current contemporary issues in health services in the United States. This course is required for those without healthcare experience, and fulfills one of two elective requirements in the program.

With a master’s degree in health services administration, you'll be prepared for opportunities in hospitals, state and federal health care agencies, insurance and managed care companies, long term care facilities, quality management initiatives, medical practices, technology firms, consulting opportunities, educational institutions, and multiple departments in acute care and community based settings.

Why not speed up your professional evolution as a health care leader? Courses in finance, operations, quality, research, and technology management will complement your existing experience, making you one of the country’s most in-demand health care professionals.

Special topic courses allow individual students to custom design learning experiences in specific areas of interest and expertise. With prior approval, courses may also be taken from other graduate programs at Regis University such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA). In addition to advanced practice content, the curriculum promotes the further development of leadership abilities along with a deeper appreciation of the social and ethical obligations and conflicts inherent within the industry.

Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking a master's degree must possess a baccalaureate degree in any field of study from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

Requires two years of significant full-time work-experience.

International applicants
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If you are a non-native English speaker, it is necessary to meet the English language requirements set forth by Regis University, as we do not have English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available. The minimum accepted TOEFL scores are:

TOEFL COMPUTER total score of 213 and Essay (TWE) score of 5.0

TOEFL INTERNET total score of 82 with minimum scores of: 24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening

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If a senior management position in healthcare is your dream, Grantham’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) will help you get there. Through the convenience of our 100% online format, you will engage in highly relevant courses that utilize current, proven healthcare and business administration models.

To be a top healthcare professional, you will need to understand the challenges and best practices of healthcare, but also have a comprehensive business education. With your MHA from Grantham, you will be ready to step up to this role in Healthcare Administration.

Master of Healthcare Administration Program Outcomes
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Upon successfully completing the program, you will be able to:

Assess the legal, regulatory and ethical challenges faced by the healthcare industry

Apply information systems technology to improve decision making speed and effectiveness

Use basic management skills in addressing healthcare’s unique challenges

Combine multiple functional and professional perspectives to create innovative solutions to complex issues

Entry Requirements

You are required to have a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.5 from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Official transcripts showing proof of the baccalaureate degree must be received by the Registrar’s Office within 90 days of enrollment.

We require the following documentation prior to the evaluation process, as appropriate to your situation:

- A copy of all college/university transcripts

- Employer course certificates with description of course content and class hours

- Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) transcript, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) score, Coast Guard Institute (CGI) transcript, Army American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) transcript, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript and/or other military transcripts

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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The purpose of the International Business MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses, especially relating to globalization and global markets. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in international business.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the International Business MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business management and healthcare administration.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Strategically and functionally examine the development of a business from domestic to international, and evaluate the impact of diverse cultures on international business processes, strategies, and human resource management issues.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Perform international marketing analysis to determine country attractiveness for a particular product and the most advantageous mode of entry.

Evaluate the challenges of an international workforce to include expatriate employees, culture, training, and development.

Apply the brand management process to product and service lines in order to increase awareness, company sales, and profits.

Manage large and small business projects, to include developing timelines to guide completion, writing associated reports, and utilizing project management software.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the policies, practices, and management of employee behaviors and business operations in a competitive environment.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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Our Leadership MBA program helps you integrate your learning and your career by combining MBA coursework with your day-to-day business challenges.
The Lake Forest Leadership MBA is a general management business degree, providing a broad knowledge base in the areas that are critical for success in today’s business environment. Timely business topics are incorporated into an MBA curriculum which includes accounting, business management and policy, communications, economics, finance, marketing, organizational development, and strategy courses.

In your MBA courses you will learn how to confidently approach the broad array of issues facing business leaders today. As managers are called upon to develop new business competencies, broaden existing ones, and participate in cross-functional initiatives, a general management MBA degree helps ensure that you are equipped to meet your business challenges.

In our MBA classes, you will study the issues facing business leaders today, and learn how to approach them with confidence. Interactive and personal, the Leadership MBA curriculum employs a wide range of teaching methodologies that enhance your experiential learning and improve retention. You will benefit by learning from facilitated discussions, case studies, computer simulations and exercises, role-play, team projects and presentations, web enhanced assignments including online discussion groups, and the application of classroom coursework to your current workplace projects.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

A minimum of 4 years of professional experience is required for the Leadership MBA.

Other Fees

Global Practicum: $4,900-$6,800

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