Bachelor of applied science

Healthcare Administration & Management

Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? The Healthcare Administration & Management Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) will help you get there, giving you the practical skills needed to lead teams, improve operations and deliver high-quality patient care. 

You'll learn from faculty with real-world healthcare and management experience, gaining the hands-on experience that can set you up for success in a variety of leadership roles across the healthcare industry.

Why Study Healthcare Administration & Management at FRCC?

If you have an associate degree in a healthcare-related field and want to continue your education, the Healthcare Administration and Management BAS offers a flexible pathway to a bachelor’s degree. You’ll build career-ready skills in healthcare leadership, operations, finance, human resources, quality improvement and regulatory compliance, all while receiving personalized support from dedicated faculty and staff.

Built for Working Professionals

This program is designed for working professionals—letting you choose from full- and part-time options and courses offered online, so you don't have to put your career and life on hold while you get your education.

Degree Details

Healthcare Administration & Management BAS

Locations: Online
Total Credits: 120 credits*
(4 semesters)

*Up to 78 credits of your related healthcare associate degree can be used to fulfill lower division and general education requirements.

The Healthcare Administration & Management BAS is designed for students who have already completed an associate degree in a healthcare-related field.

As part of this program, you'll study a variety of topics, such as:

  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Healthcare operations and quality improvement
  • Healthcare law, ethics, and regulatory compliance
  • Health information systems and data management
  • Finance, accounting, and resource allocation
  • Human resources and supervisory management
  • Strategic planning and project management
  • Professional communication in healthcare
  • Healthcare marketing
  • Research and evidence-based decision-making
  • Interprofessional collaboration and teamwork

When you graduate, you can go on to pursue a variety of roles in the healthcare industry, such as healthcare manager, clinic supervisor, practice manager, or healthcare administrator in hospitals, outpatient clinics, public health agencies and other healthcare-related settings.

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