Healthcare Administration

Program Overview

Radford University's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry and its management principles. The program emphasizes financial management, human resources, and operations, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare administration, including hospital and clinic management, long-term care, and consulting. With a 100% employment placement rate, graduates are highly sought after in the healthcare field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program at Radford University provides students with a broad base of knowledge and skills in healthcare administration, preparing them for general analytical, communication, and management competencies in the field.
The program focuses on the fundamental business aspects of healthcare.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with:
• A comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry
• Knowledge of healthcare management principles and practices
• Skills in healthcare financial management, human resource management, and operations management
• The ability to analyze and solve complex healthcare problems
• Effective communication and leadership skills for healthcare administration
• Description: The program is offered through the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership at Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, VA.
It is designed for students seeking careers in healthcare administration, including roles in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the Healthcare Administration program can pursue careers in various healthcare settings, including:
• Healthcare management
• Hospital administration
• Clinic management
• Long-term care administration
• Healthcare consulting
• Opportunities: The program provides opportunities for students to:
• Participate in internships in various healthcare organizations
• Network with healthcare professionals through guest speakers, industry events, and student organizations
• Develop leadership skills through involvement in student leadership organizations
• Outcomes: According to the program website, the employment placement rate for graduates is 100% on or near graduation.
Graduates are also eligible for an express path into the Radford University Carilion Master of Healthcare Administration program.