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$50 application fee (waived w/promo SUMMER)
FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in business in 12 months for under $10,000.*
*Based on fastest 10% 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 may apply.
Health Care Management Program Highlights
Two Flexible Online Learning Formats
To meet the needs of your busy life, we
offer two competency-based online learning formats—GuidedPath
and FlexPath.
Reduce Your Tuition by $8,000
Enroll in a qualified program, apply for an $8K scholarship, and meet the eligibility requirements.
Generous Transfer Credits
Transfer credits may apply to up to 75%
of our total program requirements, with additional opportunities for
Capella evaluation of prior learning.
Get Ahead With Sophia Learning
Sophia Learning, Capella’s learning
partner, offers low-cost, self-paced general-education courses
designed to be completed in 60 days for $329 per course.
83% of bachelor in business alumni say their Capella degree has positioned them to achieve their professional ambitions.
Source: Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2018
Build a Strong Foundation
In our bachelor’s in health care management, you’ll develop your business acumen, helping prepare you for the rest of your health care career.
Cost & learning formats
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. 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 term
$18,495–$39,306*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$357 per 1000-2000 level credit $411 per 3000-4000 level credit,
180 total quarter credits,
135 max transfer credits
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, moving onto the next course when you're ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
$10,000–$25,000*
ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE
$2,500 per 12-week billing session,
90 total program points,
68 max transfer points
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable–there are more ways to save than you might think.
Reduce your tuition with $8K
Enroll in your bachelor's degree, apply for the $8K scholarship, and meet eligibility requirements.
Low-cost Gen Ed courses
Our learning partner, Sophia Learning, offers a low-cost way to earn gen-ed credits.
"The best part of FlexPath for me was that I could incorporate so much of my career, experience, and knowledge in my assessments, and I also was able to bring my learning to enhance my career.”
Amy Peterson
BS Business Administration
*Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in promotional materials for Capella.
Health Care Management Sample Courses
In our health care management
specialization, you’ll build a solid foundation and master the skills
you need to take charge in a variety of health care
environments.
| BUS3012 |
Fundamentals of Leadership
This course is an introduction to principles and theories 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 BUS3010 may not take BUS3012.
|
3 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS3026 |
Foundations and Future of Health Care Delivery Management
This course offers an indepth 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
This course helps learners develop and demonstrate competence in
their understanding and application of the fundamentals of
organizational communication; the interrelationship of organizational
communication, symbols, culture, and performance; effective
communication practices in relationships internal and external to the
enterprise; and ways these factors contribute to successful
organizational performance. Learners also analyze ways organizational
communication factors are interrelated and function in an
enterprise. |
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4127 * |
Evidence-Based Health Care Management
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): BUS3026.
|
6 quarter credits |
| BUS4128 * |
Cultural Competence in Health Care
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): BUS3026.
|
6 quarter credits |
What You'll Learn
In our BS in Business, Health Care
Management specialization you’ll gain the knowledge to:
- Deliver improved patient care
- Discover business solutions
- Guide others towards achieving the organizational mission
- Understand day-to-day functions
- Communicate professionally
Faculty & support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Faculty
Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold top credentials and have hands-on expertise in their fields. They know what you need to know today.
Enrollment counselors
These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
Advisors
Advisors know the details of your program. Got questions about courses? Instructors? Resources? Advisors have answers.
Tutoring
Need help with a particular topic? Struggling with a concept? We offer subject matter experts and one-on-one support for academic skills and specific subjects.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
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Bachelor’s in Health Care Management Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career paths to
explore with our online Bachelor’s in Health Care Management.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Business analyst
- Practice manager
- Nursing home administrator
- Health administrator
- Clinic manager
- Office manager
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Hospital
- Nursing care facility
- Office of physician
- Health insurance company
- Land-based or online college or university
*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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