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Program:
Administration & Management

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

Length of Program:
7-10 semesters

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions
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Degree Overview

Today's healthcare business professionals must not only master business theory, but also understand how to apply it in the operation of healthcare organizations. While earning a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management at Clarkson College, your coursework will familiarize you with subject matters in leadership and ethics, human resources, finance and economics—all tailored specifically to address the unique challenges of the healthcare field. Other major courses include medical terminology, revenue cycle management, quality management, informatics and public health.

The Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management program option is offered 100 percent online and prepares students with the management and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in business and health care work environments.

The program blends core business principles with the knowledge needed to navigate today’s complex healthcare systems. Interdisciplinary curriculum covers topics such as healthcare operations, leadership and ethics, finance, and regulatory environments. You’ll also gain skills in communication, data interpretation, and strategic decision-making—preparing you for a variety of roles in the healthcare industry. You also can choose from the following concentration or minor options to deepen your expertise:

  • Business Management
  • AI Literacy
  • Cybersecurity
  • Project Management

The Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management serves as an excellent stepping stone toward earning a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, also offered through the Clarkson College online campus.

Advanced Standing Credit

Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.

How we prepare
the best

  • Curriculum examines business theory, concepts, and practices through a health care lens.
  • Graduate employment rates above 93%.
  • Students are prepared to pursue a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
  • Career opportunities available as an office manager, quality management specialist, revenue cycle specialist, medical/pharmaceutical sales professional, long term care administrator, and others in related fields.
  • Student learn from experienced faculty with backgrounds in various health care disciplines and practices.
  • Coursework available 100 percent online with part- and full-time study options.

Required Courses for Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management

General Courses

(64 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
BUS 110 - Microsoft Office Applications 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology 1
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education 0
MAT 130 - College Algebra 3
MAT 310 - Statistics 3
Electives 47
Total Semester Hours 64
Core Courses

(9 semester hours) ICC, HUM, EEA courses and electives are offered in the 7.5-week or 6-week format or full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration) depending on the course.

Courses Semester Hours
HUM Core - Humanities 3
HCC Core - Healthcare Communication 3
EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy 3
Electives 47
Total Semester Hours 56
Major Courses

(28 semester hours) All courses are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration except for BUS 499, which is only offered in a full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration).

Courses Semester Hours
BUS 140 - Healthcare Delivery Systems 2
BUS 262 - Business Communication and Marketing 3
BUS 318 - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior 3
BUS 375 - Concepts of Leadership 2
BUS 411 - Operations and Quality Management 3
BUS 450 - Strategic Management 3
◊ BUS 499 - Capstone 3
◊ HIM 215 - Data Management 3
◊ HIM 240 - Introduction to Informatics 3
◊ HIM 360 - Compliance and Legal Applications 3
Electives 47
Total Semester Hours 75
Management Concentration

(19 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
◊ BUS 307 - Principles of Management and Change Leadership 3
◊ BUS 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments 3
◊ BUS 357 - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management 4
◊ HIM 333 - Classification Systems and Reimbursement Methodologies 3
◊ BUS 425 - Project Management 3
◊ HIM 218 - Data Analysis and Visualization 3
Electives 47
Total Semester Hours 66
Project Management Concentration

(19 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
◊ PMM 105 - Project Management Fundamentals 3
◊ PMM 106 - Predictive Project Planning 3
◊ PMM 108 - Project Execution, Monitoring & Control 3
◊ PMM 109 - Agile Frameworks and Methodologies 3
◊ BUS 307 - Principles of Management and Change Leadership 3
◊ BUS 357 - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management 4
Electives 47
Total Semester Hours 66
Cybersecurity Concentration

(19 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
◊ CYB 101 - Intro to Cybersecurity 3
◊ CYB 102 - Career Navigation & Exploration in Cybersecurity 3
◊ CYB 103 - Network & System Security 3
◊ CYB 104 - Cybercrime & Governance 3
◊ CYB 106 - Ethical Hacking 3
◊ CYB 105 - Security Operations 3
Electives 47
Total Semester Hours 65
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Concentration

(19 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
◊ AIL 101 - AI for Everyone 3
◊ AIL 102 - AI for Decision-Making 3
◊ AIL 103 - AI for Creativity and Design 3
◊ AIL 104 - AI Ethics 3
◊ HIM 340 - Healthcare Informatics 3
◊ HIM 218 - Data Analysis and Visualization 3
Electives 47
Total Semester Hours 65

Tuition and Fees

Clarkson College offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.

There are two components to your student account: tuition and fees. Refer to Student Accounts for information regarding tuition, fees, and out of pocket expenses sorted by program.

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2026-27 Tuition

Item Cost
Undergraduate Tuition $691 / credit-hour
Fees
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150 / each
Technology Fee $350 / semester

For a complete breakdown of costs and situational expenses, view the Academic Catalog.

Career Overview

Median Salary

$69,000
Payscale.com, 2024

Job Outlook

The health care administration field is projected to grow 29% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Career Options

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