The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration prepares graduates for career advancement in the administrative and management sectors of the healthcare industry.
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What You Can Expect
Credits:
121
Format:
Online and Hybrid formats
Transfer Credits:
Up to 90 transfer credits can be applied to this degree
Cost:
See how you can finish this degree for about $20,000
Tuition:
$600* per credit
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*Tuition is based on current Peirce College tuition and does not include fees or books.
Bachelor’s to Master’s:
Up to 12 graduate credits can be earned for this program at the undergraduate rate that also apply to the MS in Organizational Leadership and Management. Learn more.
Graduates of the BS in Healthcare Administration program are talented leaders that are making a positive impact in their organizations as directors and leaders focused on the business-side of healthcare, including finance, human resources, information systems, medical staff relations, and patient care services .
Many also continue their education with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration or the MBA program.
For more information about potential healthcare careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Healthcare Careers page.
Graduates of the BS in Healthcare Administration program will be able to:
For course requirements and prerequisite information, refer to the individual course descriptions in the College Catalog.
Bachelor of Science Degree Curriculum – Minimum Total Credits: 121
| INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PRC | PRC 100 or PRC 101* | 1 |
| BIS 111 | Application Software Fundamentals | 3 |
| COM 112 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| COM 312 | Practical Reasoning | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| HUM/HIS | Humanities/History Core (choose 1) | 3 |
| MAT 101 | Introduction to College Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 102 | College Algebra | 3 |
| SCI 240 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SCI 250 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| ECO 101 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 102 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEN ED | General Education Core (choose 1) | 3 |
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HIT 100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HCA 101 | Introduction to Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| ACC 105 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 |
| HIT 200 | Statistical Applications in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 210 | Healthcare Delivery in the US | 3 |
| HIT 218 | Healthcare Reimbursement | 3 |
| HCA 220 | Cultural Awareness for Health and Human Services Professionals | 3 |
| HIT 230 | Information Systems for Health Information Technology | 3 |
| HCA 240 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HIA 310 | Advanced Quality Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 320 | Public and Community Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 335 | Healthcare Marketing | 3 |
| HCA 445 | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| HIA 340 | Health and Human Services Research Methods | 3 |
| HIA 350 | Electronic Health Records and Health Information Exchange | 3 |
| HIA 480 | Strategic Planning and Organizational Development in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 460 | Health Policy | 3 |
| HCA 480 | Healthcare Administration Capstone | 3 |
| ELE | Elective Course (choose 8) | 24 |
Emergency Student Aid grants are available for Peirce students. Grants can be used to pay off balances, cover tuition, buy books, and for all costs of attendance, including food, rent, childcare, and transportation. Learn more.
Graduates of the Healthcare Administration Degree Program are talented leaders that are making a positive impact in their organizations. And they can continue their education with a Master’s of Science in Healthcare Administration. Join other Peirce graduates that hold careers as hospital facilities staff, medical assistants and insurance and claims specialists.
Pursue a career in one of the most vital industries in the Philadelphia region. Graduates specialize in roles like finance, human resources, information systems, medical staff relations, patient care services and more. For more information about potential healthcare careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Healthcare Careers page.
“Given poor economic conditions and growth in healthcare jobs, our students realize this is an opportune time to enroll in formal education programs. The successful student will practice effective time management and study skills, which are necessary to meet the demands of accelerated coursework.”
Stephanie A. Donovan
Associate Provost, Academic Affairs
Interested in a degree in Healthcare Administration? Contact an Admissions Representative and get started with your application.
You can also apply using our online application.
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