Healthcare Administration BS

With our Healthcare Administration bachelor's degree, you can lead in a fast-growing industry.

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Shape healthcare in ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú’s Healthcare Administration Program.

Healthcare is already one of the nation’s largest industries and it continues to grow – making the demand for well-trained administrators greater than ever. Get the preparation you'll need to start your career, with ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú's Healthcare Administration Program.

High-Demand Healthcare Administration Careers

  • Hospital Administrator
  • Health Information Technologist
  • Nursing Home Administrator
  • Health Insurance Manager
  • Outpatient Care Supervisor
  • Pharmaceutical Project Manager

Why Earn a Healthcare Administration Bachelor's Degree at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú?

  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations over the next 10 years.
  • Healthcare administrators improve patient outcomes at the systems and policy levels.
  • This program's minor option provides an opportunity for students from other majors to explore this field.
  • Topics covered in our Healthcare Administration degree program include: health policy, management, human resources, information systems, accounting and finance, and marketing.
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Understand the courses you’ll take, the curriculum requirements to meet, and the concepts you’ll gain mastery of. This program also offers a minor program option. Get the detailed information you’re looking for.

The ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Advantage

ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú is home to the Institute for Education in Healthcare, a regional leader in workforce training for Rhode Island’s healthcare industry.

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Our beautiful 180-acre campus is just 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston & 3 hours from NYC.

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Hear from a Graduate

Veronica Duarte

Veronica Duarte '23

“I never had the stomach to be a nurse or a doctor. But in healthcare administration, I can be of help outside the operating room. I hope to work at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, so I can help more of the Cape Verdean and Hispanic communities there.â€

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Program Details

Course Information

Program/Learning Goals

Upon completion of this program, students will have:

  • an in-depth understanding of the health-care industry
  • an understanding of industry structure, organizations, and service delivery
  • an understanding of population health in terms of societal wellness, disease and medical care
  • an understanding of the roles of politics, policy, law, regulation and ethics in today’s health-care industry
  • core knowledge and skills that provide the foundation for future health-care administrators and leaders
  • oral and written communication skills important to health-care leaders
  • mathematical and quantification skills enabling health-care administration
  • the capacity for problem solving and decision making
  • conceptual and technical competences in health-care administration
  • a mastery of core business theories, functions and skills
  • a mastery of business skills and techniques as applied to health-care management
  • be able to leverage practical educational experiences
  • the ability to work in teams, both as leaders and as followers
  • the ability to build relationships with, work with and learn from local and regional organizations and professionals​​

Minor in Healthcare Administration

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.

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Department of Management and Marketing

The Department of Management and Marketing prepares students for entry-level professional positions.

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Victoria Williams

Victoria A. Williams

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