Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration
Degree Type
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Study Options
On Campus
Online
Hybrid
Professionals in health services administration are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes of our healthcare system. They might work in private physicians’ practices, larger healthcare facilities, or in clinical and research departments within larger institutions.
No matter where you find them, they’re working to improve efficiency and quality in the delivery of healthcare — and making a difference in the lives of patients.
Health services administrators have to know as much about business as they do about healthcare. They have to stay abreast of technological innovations in the healthcare field. They also have to possess a broad understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, and make sure their workplaces are in compliance with the constant changes in healthcare laws and regulations.
With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Services Administration from Monroe College’s School of Allied Health Professions, you’ll be ready to meet all of those challenges and more. Read on to discover how you can prepare for an exciting, rewarding career.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs in healthcare could increase by 13% in the coming years. That’s more than twice the average rate for all occupations, which means there will be many more employment opportunities in the healthcare field.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration can prepare you to take advantage of these trends, and there has never been a better time to do so.
Curriculum
At the School of Allied Health Professions, you’ll learn from an experienced, professional facultywhose knowledge comes from decades of real-world experience. They’re research directors, health education specialists, social workers, and executives of major medical facilities. They know what it takes to manage healthcare operations because they’ve done it themselves.
They’ll immerse you in the specialized skills you need to excel in health services administration jobs, including:
Medical terminology
Concepts of managed care in private and public healthcare systems
Financial management strategies and accounting principles
Cultural competency to serve diverse populations
Ethical and legal issues in healthcare
Human resource management
Risk management
Data-based decision making
Professional writing and communication
As a Health Services Administration major, you’ll be required to take a for-credit internship. You’ll get to apply what you learn in professional healthcare settings like acute care hospitals, managed care organizations, long-term care facilities, behavioral health organizations, and community health centers.
Health Services Administration students also have the option to take a medical coding specialization within their major, with elective courses that cover advanced medical coding (including ICD-CMand CPTcoding), pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
Students who complete the medical coding specialization will be prepared to earn national certifications including:
How Long Does It Take to Get a Health Services Administration Bachelor’s Degree ?
You can finish your BBA in Health Services Administration in eight (8) semesters. Studying full time, that could be less than three (3) years on our three (3)-semester academic calendar.
Health Services Administration Degree Requirements:
120 total credits
60 credits of major-related courses (including a required internship)
60 credits of general education and related courses
TheSchool of Allied Health Professionsalso offers fully online and hybrid programs for students who prefer the flexibility of online classes.
Just like physicians, healthcare administration professionals are bound to a specific set of legal and ethical policies and regulations. In this course, students will learn about issues specific to the healthcare administrators including confidentiality, scope of practice, informed consent, defamation, reproductive issues, end-of-life care, and allocation of health care resources.
Applicants to the BBA in Health Services Administration must meet the following admissions requirements:
Candidates must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
Candidates must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
Monroe is one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Value Schools in Regional Universities North — and it has been for years. That’s because we don’t just talk about making education affordable. We do something about it.
Not only do we offer competitivetuition and fees along with manageable payment plans, but we pair every single student with a dedicated financial aid counselor who can help them find every grant, scholarship, and loan that’s available to them. They can even help you explore work-study employment opportunities.
The New York metro area is home to more than 60 hospitals — and many more private physicians’ offices. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration from Monroe, you’ll have the skill set you need to begin a career in medical administration, with jobs that include:
Your internship, a required part of the Health Services Administration program, is a chance to test your skills in real-world settings. It’s also a way to build your professional network and determine the career path that best fits your talents.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with peers and mentors with on-campusclubs and organizations. They include:
Alpha Eta — Alpha Eta is the national honor society for the allied health professions. Health Services Administration students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship may be eligible to receive an $1000 honorarium to help them continue their research and coursework.
Our Allied Health Club — The Allied Health Club is open to all students in the School of Allied Health Professions. Members across all majors work together to develop health education initiatives for both their fellow students and the surrounding community.
At Monroe, we believe that real-world learning is just as important as what you learn in the classroom — and we do everything we can to make sure you have access to it.
Discover What You Can Achieve
Health services is a dynamic field with enormous opportunity for growth. With a BBA in Health Services Administration, you’ll learn how to maximize the potential of healthcare delivery — even as you maximize your own.
