Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration
Position yourself with the tools and skills to jumpstart a career in the field of healthcare administration.
Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration: Senior Project
The Senior Project serves as a showcase of an individual student’s body of work. Students will craft a personalized portfolio that demonstrates their experience and expertise in the workforce, alongside the array of technical and soft skills they excel within. The production of this portfolio brings together the academic, professional and personal achievements of the individual, helping brand themselves to potential employers upon graduation.
Your Senior Project acts as a concrete manifestation of your skills and expertise, serving as a compelling asset when you present yourself to potential employers. It stands as a potent addition to your professional portfolio, showcasing your capacity to create a significant impact in any project area you collaborate on.
To delve deeper into the Senior Project and its pivotal role in shaping your educational journey at CUC, please request more information here. Embrace this exceptional opportunity to harness your enthusiasm for both healthcare and business administration and transform it into a promising career through the comprehensive learning experience provided by CUC’s Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration.
Institutional Accreditation
Concordia University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.
The Higher Learning Commission was established in 1895 as one of six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. It is an independent organization whose purpose is to provide accreditation to post-secondary educational institutions that confer degrees. The HLC assesses and accredits the institution as a whole.
The mission of the HLC is to ensure the quality of higher education, striving to be the foremost authority in fair, impactful and reliable accreditation. The HLC serves the best interests of students and member institutions.
Career Outlook: Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration
Upon earning a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration from CUC, you’ll acquire the expertise and credentials essential for embarking on a range of thrilling and fulfilling career paths within the ever-evolving realm of healthcare. According to the BLS, job demand in this space is expected to grow by 28% between 2022 – 2032 (a much faster rate than most occupations). Here are just a handful of the numerous roles that await you after graduation:
- Hospital Administrator: As a hospital administrator, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of healthcare facilities, ensuring smooth functioning, resource allocation and quality patient care.
- Healthcare Consultant: Put your expertise to work by offering advisory services to healthcare organizations, helping them optimize their operations, reduce costs and enhance patient outcomes.
- Healthcare Manager: Manage healthcare teams and departments, overseeing budgets, personnel and policies to ensure efficient and effective healthcare service delivery.
- Health Information Manager: Be at the forefront of healthcare technology by managing electronic health records and ensuring data privacy and security compliance.
- Health Policy Analyst: Contribute to shaping healthcare policy by analyzing healthcare regulations, assessing their impact and making recommendations for improvements.
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist: Focus on enhancing patient care by identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to increase the quality and safety of healthcare services.
- Healthcare Marketing and Communications Specialist: Promote healthcare organizations, services and initiatives through marketing, public relations and communication strategies.
- Healthcare Financial Analyst: Dive into healthcare finance, analyzing budgets, costs and financial performance to ensure the financial sustainability of healthcare organizations.
- Long-Term Care Administrator: Oversee the operations of long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospices, ensuring the well-being of residents.
These are just a few of the exciting career paths that become available with a Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration from CUC. Your degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field while pursuing a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application for admission to the Accelerated Degree Programs.
- Submission of official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended, including records of good standing.
- Possible final high school transcript with graduation date.
*Applicants will be notified of admission decisions generally within 48 hours after submitting all required documents.
Curriculum
Healthcare Coursework
Management Coursework
Senior Project