Healthcare Administration, B.S.

California Baptist University

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Healthcare Administration is an undergraduate program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the healthcare industry. This program combines business principles with healthcare management, focusing on the operational and administrative aspects of healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Program Summary:

The Healthcare Administration, B.S. program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems, management practices, and policies. Students learn how to navigate the complexities of healthcare delivery while gaining essential skills in leadership, strategic planning, and healthcare economics. The curriculum blends healthcare knowledge with business strategies, ensuring graduates are equipped to manage healthcare operations efficiently and ethically.

Key areas of study often include:

1. Healthcare Systems and Policy: Understanding the structure and functioning of healthcare systems, including policies, regulations, and the role of government in healthcare delivery.
2. Healthcare Management: Learning how to manage healthcare organizations, including human resources, budgeting, operations, and quality improvement.
3. Medical Terminology: Mastery of the language used in healthcare to communicate effectively within the industry.
4. Healthcare Ethics and Law: Exploring ethical issues in healthcare administration and the legal framework that governs healthcare practices and patient rights.
5. Health Economics: Studying the financial aspects of healthcare, including reimbursement models, budgeting, and cost control.
6. Organizational Behavior and Leadership: Learning how to lead and manage teams, improve organizational performance, and drive change in healthcare settings.
7. Healthcare Marketing and Communication: Developing strategies for effective communication and marketing in healthcare organizations.
8. Information Technology in Healthcare: Understanding the role of health informatics and technology in improving healthcare delivery and patient care.
9. Healthcare Quality and Risk Management: Learning how to ensure the quality of care, manage risks, and improve patient outcomes in healthcare facilities.
10. Strategic Planning in Healthcare: Developing skills to plan and implement strategies that improve healthcare services and adapt to industry changes.