Overview

Columbia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in health care administration prepares students for administrative leadership roles in health care. The degree program offers a broad administrative foundation for individuals who are just entering the field, as well as those who are currently working in health care administration. This degree program focuses on business principles, ethics of professional standards and the impact of leadership styles within a health care environment.

Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree program prepares students for entry-level leadership roles in health care. Emphasis is placed on building strong communication skills and organizational competence in managing and developing professional standards, procedures, and policies for various institutional healthcare activities. The degree program offers a broad administrative, educational foundation for individuals who are just entering the field as well as those who are currently working in the field.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

• Apply business principles to the healthcare environment.
• Analyze the ethics of professional standards in healthcare organizations.
• Assess the impact of leadership styles within the healthcare system.
• Evaluate the management of a healthcare organization’s strategic goals.