Healthcare administration involves the organization, financing, and delivery of services to prevent and treat illness and disease. As a BSHA student, you'll gain the requisite knowledge and skills to support public health at the local, state, and federal levels. The BSHA program emphasizes the real-world, relevant skills needed to lead today’s healthcare organizations. You will examine the current state of the industry along with its contemporary and future challenges and will become prepared to address the strategic needs of a sector that continues to experience rapid change and growth.

Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be qualified to seek employment in the rapidly expanding health administration fields. Graduates may seek leadership positions in large healthcare organizations such as hospitals or HMOs. Graduates will also acquire the administrative skills to run smaller healthcare organizations and private medical practices. In addition, this degree will help graduates work in governmental or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that focus on public health.