Online Health Services Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

A career as a health services administrator requires intrapersonal skills, knowledge of management and operations and the ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously. A Bachelor’s degree in Health Service Administration will prepare students for the demanding role by focusing on practical information about the management of health services and facilities, finance and legal issues in a healthcare setting, disaster planning and management and information systems.

Students will learn how to handle job responsibilities including creating and implementing policy and procedures, hiring and supervising staff, controlling finances, ordering supplies, and coordinating plans and activities with those of other health care managers. Graduates of this degree program will be prepared for entry-level and assistant management positions in a variety of medical facilities. Clinical sites and healthcare facilities require background checks and drug testing.

Entry Requirements

Students may be conditionally accepted to the college if all admissions requirements have been received except for the official transcripts as long as a College official has been able to verbally verify the graduation status or receipt of the GED from the granting institution.

Once official transcripts are received, showing the minimum has been met, full acceptance into the college will be offered.

After acceptance into Bryant & Stratton College Online, students will have the opportunity to take English and Math placement assessments in order to test out of required pre-college courses.

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Books and supplies : $6,400

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Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Services Administration provides a basic understanding of health services administration and of the unique skills needed by a health service administrator. Topics include theoretical and practical skills building coursework in both the public and private sectors including topics such as healthcare leadership, healthcare marketing, healthcare public policy, ethical and legal considerations in healthcare, healthcare finance and research methods.

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

- To provide students with a comprehensive foundation in healthcare administrative theory and practice pertinent to a successful career in healthcare management

- To develop a student’s ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving and professional communication skills

- To prepare students to work within various healthcare settings while applying ethical management principles and upholding industry standards

- To give students a thorough understanding of the measurement of health and disease in our population, the roles of various types of health professions in the delivery of services across the continuum of care and the importance of prevention in the cost of service provision.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to Keiser University all applicants must supply:

Verification of high school graduation ( transcript, diploma, etc. ) or

Verification of GED completion ( GED scores or GED diploma ) or

Proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school.

If an applicant’s primary language is not English, the applicant must present a TOEFL® score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of 173 on a computer-based examination, an internet-based score ( iBT ) of 61, or an IELTS™ score of 6.0 or higher.

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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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The insurance and health care delivery system reforms passed as part of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 have added to an already high demand for skilled managers in acute care hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, long-term care organizations, community-based service providers and other ancillary enterprises. Today’s professionals must be prepared to direct person-centered integrated care delivery systems, navigate increasingly complex private and public regulatory environments, manage creative workplace environments and foster the efficient and effective adoption of new technologies by health care practitioners.

RMU's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Services Administration program (online only) is designed to prepare individuals to gain entry and advance as leaders in a wide variety of health care organizations. The B.S. in Health Services Administration equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead organizations in providing better health care for individuals, fostering better health for the population and lowering per-capita costs through improvement. The program integrates theory with timely and relevant case study examples to support individuals in developing a comprehensive and practical understanding of the health care industry.

Program objectives:
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Prepare graduates who will provide leadership in health care organizations in the 21st century.

Develop skills that enhance graduates’ ability to succeed.

Produce graduates who are valued by employers for their ability to deal with politics, nuances and complexities of the health care system.

Turn out graduates who understand health care finance and efficient use of resources.

Help graduates develop their ability to motivate and lead highly trained technical people who provide patient care.

Give graduates a knowledge base that allows them a broader choice of career options in health care administration.

Provide students with an experience that encourages them to integrate theory with their practical experience.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit

1. Official high school transcripts or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) indicating successful completion of the program. Preference is given to students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.

2. Official report of combined SAT or ACT scores. Preference is given to students who score a minimum combined SAT of 1000 (critical reading + math) or a composite ACT score of 22.

International applicants
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Requires IELTS score of 5.0 or a comparable TOEFL score.

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Health services is a high-growth, dynamic industry and our MBA will give you the edge for health management careers that are in demand. The award-winning School of Business faculty designs graduate courses from a learner-centered perspective that utilizes their professional experiences.

Entry Requirements

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

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