Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
The rapid growth of the healthcare field has led to a demand for qualified administrators who can apply business principles to healthcare administration and delivery of services. BBAs in Healthcare Administration have grown to meet this need, and students who pursue this major can expect strong job prospects upon graduation. The BLS projects positions for medical and health services managers to grow 18% from 2018-2028, a rate about triple the national average. A BBA in healthcare administration focuses on general business principles (BBA core) along with specialized topics in healthcare administration, such as healthcare quality and safety law, and healthcare informatics. These classes prepare learners to manage healthcare processes, systems, and services. Students examine general business issues such as marketing, technology, and finance, as well as specialized industry concerns such as insurance billing and hospital operations. Healthcare BBA graduates can manage operations in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and insurance agencies.
It is important to note that Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business courses and advanced courses for specific majors. A BBA helps students build managerial skills and prepares them for business administration positions.
Degree Requirements
University Core
| Core | University Core Requirements | 37 |
Davis College of Business Core Requirements
| ACCT 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| MGT 308WS | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGT 321 | The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH 112 | Modern Applications of Mathematics | 3 |
| DSIM 201 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| DSIM 305 | Quantitative Business Methods | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| INB 303 | Competing in the Global Envir | 3 |
| MGT 310 | Organizational Behavior & Leadership Skills | 3 |
| MGT 320 | Leadership | 3 |
| DSIM 370 | Management of Info Technology | 3 |
| MKG 301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| DSIM 350 | Project and Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT 432 | Business Strategy and Venture Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 51 |
Major Requirements
Students majoring in Administration must complete the University Core and the Davis College of Business Core Curriculum requirements. In addition, they must take the following courses:
| HLSC 330 | Principles of Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| HLSC 320 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| HLSC 202 | Medical Terminology and Healthcare Essentials | 3 |
| HLSC 410 | The Healthcare System | 3 |
| HLSC 211 | Introduction to Health Professions and Trends in Healthcare | 3 |
| HLSC 420 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Internship, or Independent study* or Special Topic Practicum* | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
*Approval by the Davis College of Business Dean’s Office for experiential or service-learning topic.
Electives: No HLSC or Business electives
Elective Courses
| General Electives | Requirement | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 120