Online Health Term Degree :: Accredited Universities

The world of health care is changing at an unprecedented pace. Kaplan University is meeting the challenge with a curriculum designed to quickly embrace industry updates and innovations. The need for well-prepared health care managers across the country is expected to increase at a rate faster than the average for all other occupations.* Kaplan University offers the curriculum, the faculty, and the real-world experience that may not only prepare you for these opportunities, but keep you ahead of the curve.

Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management. As a graduate, you may be well equipped to further your studies and pursue a master's degree.† Professional opportunities may be found with insurance companies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, outpatient facilities, doctors’ offices, and many other employment settings that need additional college-educated professionals to run day-to-day operations.

The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration could prepare you to serve as a health care professional and pursue supervisory roles industry wide.

The program is designed to help you:

- Understand the principles and practices of health care regarding administration, management, law, economics, and policy.

- Study to attain skills and knowledge to handle health care-related research, critical thinking, and problem solving.

- Apply management principles toward team building and collaborative decision making.

- Consider the forces that are influencing today’s health delivery systems when making health care
management decisions.

- Analyze and uphold the professional, ethical, and legal standards of health care administration.

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

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The Master of Business Administration online degree program in Health Care Management is committed to helping students gain the information and the education needed to be competitive in today's health care field.

The Master of Business Administration degree program in Health Care Management is:

a self-paced learning program;

completed off-campus;

not structured in semesters, quarters or terms; and

designed to allow students to begin at any time of the year.

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The Bachelor or Associate of Arts in Health Care Management addresses supervisory skills essential to fields of management and administration throughout the acute, community and long term systems of care. These skills are integrated with concepts and themes from a variety of disciplines working collaboratively to understand, make decisions, and direct change within the health care setting. Opportunities to enhance personal growth and promote professional development are encouraged to help build the foundation for continued growth.

The Health Care Management Bachelor Degree program is a State of Wisconsin approved “regular course of study,” qualifying the graduate to take the Nursing Home Administrator examination. Students graduating with the Bachelors Degree in Health Care Management in states other than Wisconsin may be required to take additional classes and/or participate in an externship in order to qualify for the examination.

Health Care Management
Online Undergraduate Degree
Servant Leadership
in Health Care
The Bachelor or Associate of Arts in Health Care Management addresses supervisory skills essential to fields of management and administration throughout the acute, community and long term systems of care. These skills are integrated with concepts and themes from a variety of disciplines working collaboratively to understand, make decisions, and direct change within the health care setting. Opportunities to enhance personal growth and promote professional development are encouraged to help build the foundation for continued growth.

The Health Care Management Bachelor Degree program is a State of Wisconsin approved “regular course of study,” qualifying the graduate to take the Nursing Home Administrator examination. Students graduating with the Bachelors Degree in Health Care Management in states other than Wisconsin may be required to take additional classes and/or participate in an externship in order to qualify for the examination.

Program Goals
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Analyze health care systems demonstrating acceptance of individuals as holistic beings created by God, respecting the dignity, worth and rights of the individual;

Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and management theories as a basis for problem-solving and decision-making in health care;

Evaluate research results applicable to health care practice;

Demonstrate a willingness to work cohesively and communicate interpersonally with members of the interdisciplinary health care team;

Create a reflective self plan for personal and professional growth;

Recognize current trends and issues relative to health care management;

Respect diversity within the health care community for both those who are served and the providers of care.

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Health care management is one of the nation's fastest-growing job sectors. Excelsior College offers an online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management that's designed for working adults—and targeted to the demands of today's job marketplace.

One of the nation's leading innovators in adult education and distance learning, Excelsior eliminates obstacles that often prevent working adults from completing a health care management degree. Our convenient online classes and generous transfer policies enable you to earn a health care management degree in less time, with more convenience—without interrupting your work and family commitments.

Here's how it works:

- We offer online health care management classes on a rotating eight-week schedule. You'll take courses from your own computer, where and when it's convenient for you.

- Excelsior College was recently named the nation's top transfer school by USA Today. We grant maximum credit for approved coursework from other accredited colleges.

- You may be eligible to earn academic credit for military training and professional licenses or certificates. (A professional license may be worth up to 20 credits.)

- Our affordable tuition and flexible payment plans reduce the cost of a health care management degree.

With our bachelor's degree in health care management, you can cultivate skills in:

Accounting
Marketing
Human resources
Organizational culture
Health care law and government regulations
Medical terminology
Health care economics

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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Now more than ever, the health care industry needs strong leadership. You can become one of those leaders by earning an online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management with dual degree option for MBA from Excelsior College.

Designed for working adults, including those currently employed in the health care industry, Excelsior's flexible health care management degree program can fit within tight schedules. You'll take online classes that won't interfere with work and family commitments, earning a career-building degree that employers respect.

A national leader in adult education and distance learning, Excelsior eliminates obstacles and empowers working adults to complete a health care management degree. Our program will enable you to:

- Control your own schedule by taking online health care management classes when and where it's convenient for you.

- Get academic credit for health care licenses and certificates. Excelsior is one of the few colleges nationwide to offer this type of credit.

- Earn maximum transfer credit for approved coursework you've completed at other accredited colleges.

- Keep expenses low with affordable tuition, flexible payment plans, low fees, and various forms of financial aid.

- Call on award-winning academic advisors who offer personalized support whenever you need it.

You'll graduate with a pair of highly marketable health care management degrees that can broaden your career opportunities, boost your earning potential, and qualify you for leadership positions.

An academic leader among online institutions, Excelsior developed its health care management program in collaboration with leading experts in the industry. Our course materials uphold the same high classroom standards that govern health care programs at traditional institutions, and they're constantly revised to reflect current trends.

Our faculty have years of first-hand health care industry experience and are highly accessible. The health care management BS / MBA dual degree emphasizes practical knowledge and expertise in:

Accounting
Marketing
Human resources
Organizational culture
Health care law and government regulations
Medical terminology and technology
Health care economics

You can tailor the degree to your own interests by specializing in one of six areas of concentration:

Human Performance Technology
Technology Management
Cybersecurity Management
Leadership
Human Resource Management
Social Media Management

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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