Healthcare Administration
Become a Skilled Ethical Leader
Learn the business side of the healthcare sector.
Davis & Elkins’ Healthcare Administration major equips students with versatile, adaptable skills that are invaluable in the healthcare and other administrative fields. You’ll gain practical, adaptive business skills, be trained in cutting-edge analytics, and practice ethical decision-making. This hybrid program culminates in a hands-on practicum that requires solving real-world administrative problems in healthcare.
The healthcare administration program prepares you to lead with purpose in the healthcare sector. Whether you aspire to work in hospital administration, health services management, or healthcare consulting, our program equips you with the expertise to drive healthcare success and make a meaningful impact on patient care. You’ll learn the fundamentals of healthcare systems, data analytics, and financial management in healthcare.
Baccalaureate Programs (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
The hybrid bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration requires 45 credit hours of specified courses in accounting, business, economics, finance, math, management and marketing, and 21 additional credit hours of healthcare administration courses. The healthcare administration courses are offered through Rize/LCMC.
Courses
What We Offer
- Inside U.S. Healthcare Policy
- Career Navigation and Exploration in Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Justice, Law, and Ethics
- Strategic Healthcare Operations
- Healthcare Finance
- Data-Driven Healthcare – Analytics, IT, and AI
- Healthcare Innovation – The Capstone Project
Areas of Strength
Data-Driven Decision Making: Our program emphasizes the importance of data analytics in healthcare administration, equipping students with the skills to make informed decisions based on factual information. Additionally, you’ll gain an understanding of HIPAA and other compliance laws to ensure patient privacy and uphold ethical practices.
Hands-On Learning: The program features project-based learning, allowing you to work on real-world healthcare challenges and develop practical skills in healthcare management.
Operational Focus: The curriculum includes a dedicated course in Healthcare Service Operations, preparing you to manage the complexities of modern healthcare systems and improve operational efficiency.
The healthcare administration program also provides an excellent foundation for graduate work in healthcare leadership, health policy, or business administration.
Careers in Healthcare Administration
With a healthcare administration degree, you’ll enter a field with strong demand for your skills. The career opportunities you can pursue include:
- Health Administrator
- Hospital Administrator
- Health Services Manager
- Nursing Home Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
Why Healthcare Administration at D&E
Prepare to manage complex healthcare systems and improve patient care outcomes. Gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles needed to navigate the challenges of the healthcare industry. Enjoy diverse career opportunities and play integral roles in healthcare management, hospital administration, and health services. You’ll attain practical insights into healthcare systems, finance, and operations, preparing you for a fulfilling career.