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School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program
Your business insight and dedication to quality healthcare can help transform the lives of others. Start your path to a meaningful career with a BS in Health Care Administration.
A flexible BS in Health Care Administration
The Capella University BS in Health Care Administration program helps you build a fundamental understanding of healthcare systems and managing health organizations. With input from the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Advisory Board, we’ve designed a program with two specializations to help you build expertise that fits your goals.
BS in Health Care Administration program overview
This program provides a focused, practical exploration of the U.S. healthcare system. It’s designed to help you develop knowledge and skills essential to optimizing the effectiveness of healthcare organizations.
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Why Capella?
- Cost & savings
- Flexibility
- Quality curriculum
- Student experience
FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in health care administration in 16 months and under $16,000.
Based on fastest 25 percent 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.
Reduce your tuition
Student loans can help you finance your education – but they must be repaid. So, before you apply for a loan, explore options for discounts, tuition assistance and other ways to help manage costs.
Credit for previous learning
Transfer credit and credit for prior learning (CPL) may be applicable toward your degree.
All transfer and CPL credit must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.
Scholarships & grants
Capella scholarships and federal grants are funds that you don’t have to pay back.
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Ways to save
FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in health care administration in 16 months and under $16,000.
Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by your degree program, transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply. Available in select programs.
Two online learning formats to fit your life
- Take one or two courses at a time
- Set your own deadlines. You can finish a course and move on to the next one without having to wait for a new term
- Complete as many courses as you can in each 12-week billing session
- Available in select programs
- Work on assignments with fixed weekly deadlines
- Take up to three classes per quarter
- Follow a set schedule of 10-week quarters
Distinguished faculty
Our faculty bring a wealth of professional experiences to the classroom, with practical insights that can help you bridge the gap between learning in the classroom and working in the real world. They can help you learn the applicable skills you can use right away and share their understanding of what it's really like to work in your chosen field of study.
BS in Health Care Administration outcomes
The BS in Health Care Administration degree program is designed to equip you with the skills to pursue a career in the field of healthcare administration. The curriculum explores the U.S. healthcare system, including healthcare finance, marketing and strategic planning. The program includes collaborative group experiences to help develop communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making skills that can help you improve your effectiveness in healthcare organizations.
Financing support
- Assistance with the financial aid process
- Scholarships, transfer credits and credit for prior learning
Academic support
- One-on-one enrollment and advising support
- Writing Center, online library and tutoring services
- Expert faculty with real-world knowledge
Additional support resources
BS in Health Care Administration program insights
Specializations
"The most fulfilling part of earning my degree is being able to finally finish what I started all those years ago. I always thought I might have what it takes to earn a degree, but now l've been able to prove it! I also did the Accelerated Master's Pathway and was able to successfully complete some master's-level classes at a distinguished level. It is fulfilling to know that at an age when many brains start declining, I'm still able to do master's-level work."
Diana Morris
BS Health Care Administration, FlexPath graduate
Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in our promotional materials.
87%
of FlexPath alumni would likely attend Capella if they had to do it over again.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2023–2024, point of graduation
"Capella gave me a more big-picture perspective. In my prior role, I had very little understanding of how my work fit into the larger framework of the system in which my clinics operated. Being engaged in my work while learning helped me to see clearly that this education is effective and worthwhile."
Diana Morris
BS Health Care Administration, FlexPath graduate
Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in our promotional materials
Frequently asked questions
Applicants to the BS in Health Care Administration 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.
International, FlexPath, and Accelerated Master’s Pathway applicants will be subject to additional admission requirements.
View full admission requirements for each specialization: Health Care Administration Leadership, Health Information Management.
Capella University’s competency-based approach is designed to help you learn marketable skills applicable in your field. The BS in Health Care Administration degree program explores the U.S. healthcare system, including healthcare finance, marketing and strategic planning. You’ll also study organizational development and behavior, operations assessment and improvement, human resources management, quality management, statistical analysis and research methodology. The program includes collaborative group experiences to help develop communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making skills that can help you improve your effectiveness in healthcare organizations.
For more information regarding our BS Health Care Administration courses and specializations, explore:
The BS in Health Care Administration at Capella University is offered only online. The program is available in the GuidedPath and FlexPath learning formats.
Learn more about the student experience and explore what additional support resources we offer to help you find and succeed in your degree program.
Healthcare administration is the practice of managing, leading, overseeing and administering the operation of dynamic, complex healthcare organizations.
Healthcare administration professionals are the operational leaders who guide healthcare organizations through growth and change.
Ben Spedding, DHA, academic director of the Master of Health Administration program in the Capella University School of Business, Technology & Health Care Administration, outlines the job duties and requirements for healthcare administration professionals today.
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You can complete no-cost general education courses with our affiliate, Sophia. Your enrollment counselor or academic coach can help you identify which Sophia courses are eligible to apply toward your bachelor’s degree. Courses are 100% online, so you can take them at your own pace whenever it’s convenient. Textbooks and other course materials aren’t required. Courses taken through Sophia don’t count toward federal financial aid eligibility.
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