Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Online Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration online degree at Adelphi University is designed to provide students with a well-rounded approach to the field, preparing them for success in multiple roles. The program explores comprehensive course topics from a liberal arts curriculum and then completes core courses in both healthcare and business.

Program Benefits

• Flexible degree for working professionals
• Offered fully online and asynchronously
• Available part-time and full-time
• Start preparing for healthcare executive certification
• Complete an optional internship

Curriculum

The online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is a business degree that will give students a thorough education in management and leadership principles and how to apply them in a variety of healthcare settings. The program's major courses include core courses in business and healthcare.

Business Core Courses

• MTH (0144) 110 Precalculus for Business and Life Sciences (3 Credits)
• ACC (0201) 101 Principles of Accounting I (3 Credits)
• ACC (0201) 102 Principles of Accounting II (3 Credits)
• AMC (0615) 222 Effective Communications (4 Credits)
• BUS (0204) 252 Legal And Ethical Environment of Business (3 Credits)
• BUS (0204) 267 Business Communications (3 Credits)
• BUS (0204) 341 International Business (3 Credits)
• BUS (0204) 468 Business Policy and Strategy (3 Credits)
• ECA (0203) 111 The Price System (3 Credits)
• ECA (0203) 112 The National Economy (3 Credits)
• FIN (0209) 330 Managerial Finance* (3 Credits)
• MGT (0210) 262 The Art, Science and Practice of Management (3 Credits)

Healthcare Core Courses

• HIN 401 Fundamentals of Health Data Analytics and Big Data for Healthcare Administrators (3 Credits)
• HSA 471 Hospital and Healthcare Policy and Management (3 Credits)
• HSA 475 Experiential Approach to Hospital Operations (3 Credits)
• HSA 476 Hospital & Health Care Finance (3 Credits)
• HSA 470 Quality Management and Regulation in Health Care (3 Credits)
• NUR 332 Health Informatics in Administration (3 Credits)

Online Healthcare Administration Degree Admissions Details

To apply for the online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, students will need to submit:

• Online Application Form
• Application Fee: $50
• Transcripts: Official transcripts from all prior institutions
• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Additional Requirements:
  • Completed application
  • A personal statement or essay
  • Optional: ACT/SAT scores, Resume, Letter of recommendation

International Students

Adelphi University welcomes international students. International students will need to provide:

• Online Application Form
• Application Fee: $50
• Degree: Graduation from a four-year secondary school
• Transcripts: Official transcripts from all prior institutions in both English and the original language
• Additional Requirements:
  • English proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS or DET) scores
  • Resume
  • Optional: Letter of recommendation and/or a personal statement or essay

Transfer Credits

The online healthcare administration degree allows a maximum of 90 transfer credits (64 if from an associate degree), subject to approval. A minimum of 30 credits must be taken at Adelphi. Credit for Prior Learning is also considered.

Tuition and Fees

• Cost per credit hour: $505
• Total number of credit hours: 120
• Total estimated cost, minus fees: $15,150 – $60,600
• Additional fees, if applicable: $50 application fee

Military Students

Adelphi University offers tuition for Veterans & Active Military (including eligible spouses and dependent children) at a discounted rate of $250 per credit hour for undergraduate programs. An application fee waiver is available to all military personnel and veterans.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Students can fill out the FAFSA to explore financial aid options. Adelphi University's FAFSA number is [insert number]. Students can also search for tuition assistance from their employer, grants, or scholarships.

Career Opportunities

With a fully online bachelor's degree in healthcare administration from Adelphi University, students can pursue top-paying healthcare management roles. Jobs for healthcare administrators are projected to grow 29% from 2023 to 2033, with a median pay of $117,960 in 2024.

Salary Potential for Healthcare Administration Jobs

• Medical and Health Services Managers – Government: $132, median salary
• Medical and Health Services Managers – State, Local and Private Hospitals: $130, median salary
• Medical and Health Services Managers – Outpatient Care Centers: $106, median salary
• Medical and Health Services Managers – Physicians' Offices: $100, median salary

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

In the online healthcare administration degree, students will uncover general business and healthcare leadership principles that will help them excel in a wide variety of settings. The business core helps students prepare for administrative and management roles in diverse healthcare organizations across industries. The healthcare core hones students' expertise in delivering quality, efficient healthcare that meets regulatory standards.

Skills You'll Gain in the Business Core

• Economic decision making
• International business management
• Managerial finance
• Management styles
• Persuasive business communication
• Strategic planning

Skills You'll Gain in the Healthcare Core

• Big data in healthcare
• Healthcare policymaking
• Health data analytics
• Hospital finance and budgeting
• Hospital management
• Regulatory compliance

Faculty Spotlight

ALAN COOPER, Ph.D., MBA, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Management Department, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. Professor Cooper has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry, focusing on strategic organizational transformation.

Learn From Healthcare Experts

The faculty members are experienced practitioners in healthcare leadership and are dedicated to supporting students and helping them grow as learners.

Online Study at Adelphi University

By enrolling in Adelphi University's online programs, students gain access to a team of supportive faculty and top-notch student services. Online study at Adelphi includes a flexible, asynchronous format, full-time and part-time options, a collaborative and diverse learning experience, an experienced and caring faculty, and IT support.

Answers to Common Questions

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Source and Disclaimers

*A maximum of 90 transfer credits (64 for an associate degree) may be accepted, subject to approval, which will affect the final number of credit hours needed to graduate and time to degree completion. Credit for Prior Learning is accepted, if eligible. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at Adelphi. **$505 cost per credit and total tuition apply to students enrolling for the Fall 2025 term and beyond.