Bridge to Bachelor’s in Business
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Health Care Management
Bachelor of Science in Business
Step into the business side of healthcare with confidence. Our BS in Business, Health Care Management program equips you with comprehensive healthcare operations skills and knowledge – from accounting, finance and human resources to healthcare-specific quality assurance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Develop a deeper knowledge of healthcare policy and build a strong foundation for professional growth.
At a glance
- Online
- FlexPath available
- 8–15 General education courses
- 9 Core courses
- 8 Specialization courses
- 7–13 Elective courses
- 1 Capstone
- 180 Total quarter credits
- 135 Max transfer credits
FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in business in 14 months and under $13,000.*
*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Explore health care management courses
- This degree requires a total of 90 program points in FlexPath or 180 program credits in GuidedPath
- You’ll need to complete 8–15 general education courses, 9 core courses, eight specialization courses, 7–13 elective courses and one capstone
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BUS2012
Leadership Fundamentals
3 quarter credits
Learners examine the principles of leadership behavior and their application in business and community settings. Learners develop and demonstrate awareness of the characteristics, styles, and practices necessary for effective leadership. Learners who have received credit for BUS3012 may not take BUS2012.
3 quarter credits
BUS3026
Foundations and Future of Health Care Delivery Management
6 quarter credits
This course offers an in-depth study of national and global healthcare from a business management perspective. Learners examine the history and evolution of both the U.S. and global healthcare delivery systems. Learners also apply critical thinking skills to analyze a variety of management challenges related to population health indicators, political, economic, and consumer driven forces. Finally, learners explore the high level of change and innovation in the healthcare system by applying change management concepts and skills related to emerging and future trends in healthcare delivery.
6 quarter credits
BUS3050
Fundamentals of Organizational Communication
6 quarter credits
This course helps learners understand and apply the fundamentals of organizational communication. Learners analyze the interrelationship of organizational communication, symbols, culture, performance, and effective communication practices in relationships internal and external to the enterprise. Learners also examine how effective organizational communication contributes to successful organizational performance and the ways elements of organizational communication interact and function in an enterprise.
6 quarter credits
BUS4127
Evidence-Based Health Care Management
6 quarter credits
Learners in this course develop and apply an understanding of the origin, concept, and practice of evidence-based management relative to the health care field. Learners analyze the credibility and validity of evidence sources and identify potential evidence sources to use in health care management decision making. Learners also synthesize information from variety of evidence-based sources to support leadership decisions from an operational and strategic perspective. Prerequisite(s): BUS3025 or BUS3026.
6 quarter credits
BUS4128
Cultural Competence in Health Care
6 quarter credits
In this course, learners gain and apply knowledge of the business management skills used to effectively assess, create, and lead culturally competent health care organizations. Learners explore management responsibilities for creating and maintaining a workplace environment of cultural diversity and inclusion, as well as the challenges associated with this responsibility and the resources available to meet those challenges. Learners also examine how cultural health disparities and the social determinants of health affect the ability of health care organizations to provide culturally competent health care programs and services. Prerequisite(s): BUS3025 or BUS3026.
6 quarter credits
Try FlexPath for yourself
In our nongraded, noncredit-bearing FlexPath Trial Course, you’ll explore online self-paced learning, experience the courseroom and view a sample assessment.
What you’ll learn
The bachelor’s in health care management specialization is designed to build your understanding of basic healthcare business functions – including finance, accounting, human resources, communications and marketing, in addition to more focused functions like quality assurance, risk management and healthcare operations. Other specialization topics include healthcare laws and regulations, leadership and ethics.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Understand the day-to-day functions within a health organization or department
- Guide others toward achieving organizational mission, goals and objectives
- Integrate the political, economic and consumer-driven forces to effectively deliver quality consumer-driven healthcare services
- Use professional and effective communication to build organizational relationships
How much does the BS in Business cost?
The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.
A self-paced learning format that helps put you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.
- Enroll in one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you can in 12 weeks
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per 12-week billing session
- $2,575 per 12-week billing session
- $125 resource kit
- 90 total program points
- 68 max transfer points
$12,875
ACCELERATED PACE 12 months
$20,600
TYPICAL PACE 21 months
$33,475
SLOWER PACE 35 months
*This is only an estimate, effective July 7, 2025, and is subject to change.
Capella is committed to transparency in tuition and pricing. You will be responsible for costs in addition to tuition, which may include your resource kit, travel expenses and practicum costs.
Your tuition amount will vary depending on your unique circumstances such as your program specialization, transfer credits, any applicable tuition discounts and how quickly you complete courses. Books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other expenses are not included. Tuition estimates shown for the FlexPath learning format assume average number of credits and are based on:
- "Accelerated pace” (speed of fastest 25% of FlexPath students)
- “Typical pace” (median speed of FlexPath students)
- “Slower pace” (speed of fastest 75% of FlexPath students)
New or recently revised program estimates are based on comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance is not available for the FlexPath learning format. Review program-specific fee amounts in our University Catalog.
Get the details
Find out more about financing and payment options to help you complete your program. Federal aid also is available to help manage the costs of higher education.
Connect with an enrollment specialist to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or quarter
- $375 per 1000-2000 level credit $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
- $150 resource kit
- 180 total quarter credits
- 135 max transfer credits
$18,675
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS 21 months
$42,815
AVERAGE TRANSFER CREDITS 48 months
$71,475
NO TRANSFER CREDITS 81 months
*This is only an estimate, effective July 7, 2025, and is subject to change.
Capella is committed to transparency in tuition and pricing. You will be responsible for costs in addition to tuition, which may include your resource kit, travel expenses and practicum costs.
Your tuition amount will vary depending on your unique circumstances such as your program specialization, transfer credits and any applicable tuition discounts. Books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other expenses are not included. Tuition estimates shown for the GuidedPath learning format depend on the number of credits accepted for transfer.
New or recently revised program estimates are based on comparable programs. Review program-specific fee amounts in our University Catalog.
Get the details
Find out more about financing and payment options to help you complete your program. Federal aid also is available to help manage the costs of higher education.
Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.
“After years of working through traditional school, I was ready to quit. I had to balance the time between my family, my work and my studies. It was taking me a long time to get to where I wanted to be until I discovered FlexPath.”
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What are the BS in Health Care Management admission requirements?
Applicants to the BS in Business, Health Care Management program must provide the following information for admission:
- Admission application – no application fee required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A transcript of any reported GED
- 4.5 credits eligible for transfer. See Sophia Admissions Pathways as an option to obtain credits.
- Applicants under age 24, as well as those over age 24 who have no transfer credits, may be required to submit a high school transcript verifying graduation
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
SAT and ACT are not required for admission.
FlexPath admission requirements
Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option must also meet the following criteria:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 45 transferable college credits
- The recommended minimum GPA is 2.8 OR at least 100 applied transfer college credits. Those with a lower GPA and less than 100 applied transfer college credits may have the option to satisfy GPA and/or transfer credit requirements through successful completion of gen-ed courses through our affiliate Sophia prior to starting a Capella degree program.
Transition to FlexPath: Applicants whose GPA is below the FlexPath admission threshold may be considered once they successfully complete at least two GuidedPath courses (or eight credits, whichever is greater). Those learners will also need to meet the requirement of 45 transfer credits to be approved for the transition into FlexPath.
International student requirements
If you live outside the U.S. or aren’t a U.S. citizen, you may be considered an international student.
To meet the requirements for Capella admission, you must:
- Earn the minimum score on an acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Attend an internationally recognized institution
- Provide transcripts for evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
What support does Capella offer online students?
Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a bachelor’s student. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces to help you earn your degree with support from faculty, staff and online resources.
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Rebecca Snarski, PhD
Professor, MBA, BSBA | Course Lead | Delta Mu Delta Advisor
What can you do with a BS in Health Care Management degree?
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Health Care Management.
Job titles to explore*
- Business office manager
- Health center manager
- Health services administrator
- Healthcare manager
- Healthcare operations manager
- Human resources business partner
- Nursing home administrator
- Patient experience manager
- Practice administrator
Employment settings to explore*
- Assisted living facilities for the elderly
- General medical surgical hospitals
- Home healthcare services
- Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities)
- Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)
- Outpatient care centers
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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