College of Professional Studies
Healthcare Administration
Combine your passion for care with your talent for business. Demand is high for healthcare administration professionals who possess both business acumen and in-depth knowledge of healthcare functions and processes. In response, Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies offers the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree program.
- Online Location
- Online Format
- Fall, Spring, Summer Entry Terms
- No Meets F1 Visa Requirements
Overview
Please note: We're excited to announce that we have officially changed the name of the BS Health Management program to Healthcare Administration to reflect the content of our program better.
As a student in this focused bachelor's degree program, you'll enhance your analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills while establishing competency in health care management, finance, policies and procedures, and relevant legal and regulatory issues. From health care administration to health services management, this degree program prepares you for numerous career opportunities in this dynamic and rewarding field.
Curriculum
General Requirements
University-Wide Requirement
Minimum 120 total semester hours required
Minimum 2.000 GPA required
Students must earn a minimum of 60 Northeastern University semester hours in order to receive a bachelor’s degree.
Note: Individual program requirements may exceed the above minima.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Foundation Courses
33 semester hours required
English
Complete one of the following two courses with corresponding lab:
Complete the following two courses with corresponding labs:
Mathematics
MTH 1100 - College Algebra
3.00
MTH 2310 - Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
3.00
Economics
ECN 1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics
3.00
Information Technology
Information Technology
Choose one of the following:
Social Sciences
Major Courses
36 semester hours required
Management and Finance
Law, Regulation, and Policy
Organizational Operations
Capstone
Professional Electives
15 semester hours required
Complete 15 semester hours from the following:
MGT, MKT, PSY, HSC, HMG, HRM, or the following two courses:
Electives
Complete a minimum of 36 semester hours to reach 120 semester hours.
Experiential Learning
Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
Career Outcomes
An aging population has increased demand for healthcare professionals who can improve efficiencies and enhance the quality of care within healthcare service organizations. Robust growth for the field is expected, particularly for applicants with healthcare experience and strong business and management skills.
Impressive Numbers
- The median pay for a health services manager in 2015 was $94,500, much higher than that of the average U.S. worker. (BLS, 2015)
- Between 2014 and 2024, there is expected to be a 19% growth in healthcare jobs. (BLS, 2015)
What can you do with your degree?
This undergraduate program is designed for students who wish to work in non-clinical, managerial roles within healthcare organizations.
Careers to consider include:
- Medical and health services manager
- Insurance underwriter
- Social or community service manager
- Healthcare administrator
Industry-Aligned Faculty
Our industry-aligned faculty bring relevant real-world experience, knowledge, expertise, and connections that will help you achieve your career goals.
Admissions
Financial Info
The university's financial aid policies are designed to enrich our campus community by ensuring that Northeastern is affordable for all admitted students.
- $1.6K Cost per Course
- $10.2K Avg Institutional Aid
- 45% % Receiving Aid