The Bachelor’s Degree program in Health Services Administration provides students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to seek entry-level management positions in the field of healthcare. The program focuses on health policy formulation and analysis, finance, business and operations management, economics of health care, marketing, human resources management, and ethical issues critical to the delivery of health services in the public and private sectors.

Upon completion, graduates with a BBA degree in Health Services Administration will be able to: 

1. Use technological and communication competencies to collaborate with various constituencies across diverse healthcare environments.
2. Apply legal and ethical principles, policies, and professional standards to promote quality across the healthcare continuum.
3. Leverage data and technology designed to improve overall healthcare system performance.
4. Evaluate risk and quality management practices to improve patient outcomes.
5. Effectively apply methodologies and techniques related to management processes including (a) program planning, implementation, and evaluation; (b) development, management, and evaluation of human resources; and (c) financial management processes.
6. Function within the governing structure of healthcare organizations, including the role of the governing board, administrators, risk management and committees.

Requirements

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The following courses may be substituted for HA-101: HA-106 Introduction to Contemporary Health Issues, HC-101 Introduction to Medical Assisting or DS-101 Introduction to Patient Care and Sonography.

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May substitute one English course with LA-205 Professional Communication

BBA Health Services Administration: Medical Coding Specialization

Health information coders, medical record coders, coder/abstractors, and coding specialists assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure, relying on their knowledge of disease processes. They may use classification systems software to assign patients to Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs). In addition to the DRG system, coders use other systems, such as those required for ambulatory care settings, physicians’ offices, or long-term care facilities. The Medical Coding specialization applies to the BBA in Health Services Administration and requires 15 credits in Medical Coding related courses that serve as major-area or open electives. Students who satisfactorily complete the specialization are eligible to sit for the national certification examination.

Recommended Sequence

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Major Area and Open Elective should be chosen based on advisement and area of concentration.