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A Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (BSHA) degree from Grand Canyon University can prepare you to strategically manage health-related organizations. The program may be ideal for those looking to enter into a non-clinical side of healthcare, particularly one that focuses on optimizing the administrative side of organizations. You will have the opportunity to learn how to effectively meet the day-to-day needs of various types of healthcare environments by implementing proven strategies and trends and emphasizing effective communication tactics.
Our online degree option offers you an affordable and convenient way to earn your degree on your own schedule while still having access to quality education and university resources.
Along with convenience, online programs offer you support as you pursue your degree. You can take advantage of our online resources, an interactive platform and knowledgeable faculty who are there alongside you in your journey.
The BSHA program includes learning the ins and outs of modern-day healthcare organizations. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare, and this degree program is designed to teach you how to customize your approach based on a particular organization's needs.
As a student in this healthcare program, you will get a chance to focus on high-level theoretical concepts that impact all healthcare workplaces. This degree program teaches specific job skills needed to effectively run a healthcare organization.
While earning your degree at GCU, you will study:
The skills developed in this degree program include the ability to manage projects, work with teams of employees across the organization, understand the inner workings of healthcare organizations and make decisions related to running healthcare organizations,
During this program, your studies will cover these five domains:
You will be taught to effectively communicate as a leader and build relationships among the workforce. Crisis management, information communication and dispute resolution skills are also highlighted.
You will be taught how to lead based on organizational dynamics and with the goal of instituting positive change. Ethical challenges, including those related to societal, multicultural and legal issues are covered.
Business practices and global healthcare trends are a focus so you can understand how health-related services are provided.
You will be trained to understand accounting and budgeting principles, as well as those that govern confidentiality and file management within the healthcare realm.
You will have the opportunity to learn about human resources concepts and employee organizational behavior to effectively manage a healthcare workplace.
Healthcare administration jobs are as varied as the people who work in them. Earning your BSHA can give you the knowledge and skills required to fill a range of professional and supervisory roles, such as that of a medical and health services manager and facilities manager.
Estimated number of new jobs for medical and health services managers from 2022 to 2032.1
Graduates from this degree program may be ready to step into the healthcare workplace.
They may find work in a variety of locations, including:
Hospitals
Clinics
Long-term care facilities
Outpatient facilities
Doctors’ offices
Mental health organizations
Insurance companies
Government agencies
Read through our FAQs to learn more about job opportunities, salary expectations and other important aspects of a career in healthcare administration.
This degree is a great way to prepare yourself for a career in the healthcare administration field. In this bachelor’s degree program, you will have the opportunity to master necessary healthcare administrative topics, gain competence in crucial areas and learn how to effectively work across a healthcare organization.
Several job opportunities you may explore upon graduation expect promising job growth as well, one being medical and health services managers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook estimates job growth for medical and health services managers to increase by about 28% from 2022 to 2032.1
A BSHA is designed to prepare you for this field by:
How long it takes to earn your bachelor's degree depends on several factors, such as your previous educational background. Our university counselors will provide you with a complimentary unofficial transfer credit evaluation, so you can see if you have previous credits that will transfer over. This will help determine how many credits you'll need to finish your degree program.
You'll also need to think about whether you want to enroll in your program full or part time, and online or on campus.
This degree can provide you with the tools you need to be a healthcare administration professional. In May 2023, medical and health services managers had a median annual wage of $110,680, according to the BLS.2
If you are passionate about healthcare and working toward change, this degree is worth considering to start your career journey.
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
