Health Administration, B.S.

Program Summary

Be the change that shapes the future of healthcare administration.

Do you want to solve the biggest issues in healthcare? Prepare for a career of helping others. Become a character-driven leader.

As an administrator, you’ll be working alongside clinicians and patients to make a difference. Learn to use your business administration skills to improve the environment of patient care. Join our diverse and inclusive community to shape the future.

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What Will I Learn?

You will take the required general education courses and traditional Business Administration courses such as economics, marketing, and accounting for the first 5 semesters.

The following 3 semesters, you will take Health Administration courses focusing on healthcare research, healthcare organizations, systems and management, and bioethics. You will also complete an applied research project and two semester-long practicums in a healthcare setting.

My favorite thing to teach is that no one is a born leader – we are all students. As your professor, I’ll pray for you, encourage you, and teach you all about healthcare administration.

Destiney Pampoukidis, Instructor of Business

Program Highlights

FROM UNDERGRADUATE TO BHA
You’ll build foundational skills in Business Administration, then complete your degree studying Health Administration.

TWO HEALTHCARE INTERNSHIPS
You’ll complete two semester-long internships in a healthcare setting.

SAVE TIME AND MONEY
Qualifying students can earn their Masters of Health Administration in as little as 14 months instead of 18.

Courses and Requirements

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Career Outlook

Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:

Internships

Rochester Regional Health systems
University of Rochester Medical Center
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
The Highlands at Pittsford
New York State Health Departments

Careers

Program Administrator
Nurse Manager
Assistant Director of the Office of Mental Health
Behavioral Health Consultant
Director of Revenue Integrity
Operations Director

Graduate Schools

Roberts Wesleyan University
University of Brockport
SUNY Geneseo
University of Buffalo
Daemen University

Minor Options

Minor Requirements

Students wishing to graduate with a minor must complete at least 18 semester hours in a selected
discipline. Specific minor requirements are listed within the departmental sections of this catalog. In
order to earn a minor when some of the coursework is also required by their major, students must take
at least nine hours unique to the minor. In order for a transfer student to earn a minor offered by Roberts,
the student must earn at least nine hours at Roberts.

Accounting (20 Hours)

ACCT 2010 with lab
ACCT 2020 with lab
ACCT 3010
ACCT 3110
BUAD 1010
One Accounting (ACCT) elective (3 hours)

Business Administration (20 Hours)

ACCT 2010 with lab
ACCT 2020 with lab
BUAD 1010
ECON 2010 or 2020
MGMT 2020
MRKT 2010

Business Management (18 Hours)

MGMT 2020
MGMT 2200 OR ECON 3330
MGMT 4020
Additionally, students may choose, in consultation with their academic advisor, any combination of nine
credits in upper-level courses that align with their personal/career goals.
- Examples include:
  - Accounting
  - Art
  - Business Administration
  - Communication
  - Computer Science
  - Economics
  - Homeland Security
  - Mathematics
  - Marketing
  - Ministry
  - Music
  - Social Work

Marketing (18 Hours)

MRKT 2010
MRKT 3400
MRKT 3600
9 elective hours tailored appropriately to the student’s major and individual needs
- Selected jointly by the student and the Lead Professor of Marketing

Sports Management and Marketing (18 Hours)

Sports Management and Marketing: (18 Hours)

SPMM 1010
SPMM 2010
SPMM 2020
SPMM 2500
6 additional credits from: MRKT upper level coursework (e.g. MRKT 3400 Advertising & Branding, MRKT
3450 Consumer Behavior, SPMM 3500 & 4500 3-credit Prep/Internship) or MGMT upper level
coursework (e.g. MGMT 3900 Project Management, MGMT 4020 Managerial Toolbox). Students may
take both classes in MRKT, MGMT or one of each.
Students who elect to take an Internship (SPMM 4500) MUST ALSO take SPMM 3500 Internship Prep, which together is a 3-credit commitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Health Administration program accredited?

Yes, the Health Administration program at Roberts Wesleyan University is fully accredited, ensuring that it meets rigorous quality standards. Our accreditation demonstrates a commitment to delivering a high-quality educational experience that supports your professional development and career goals.

The School of Business at Roberts Wesleyan University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

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What is health administration?

Healthcare administration involves the oversight of a healthcare facility. Among other aspects, health administration can include management of operations, budgeting, finance, scheduling, programming, and policy.

Is a Health Administration degree worth it?

A Bachelor’s in Health Administration (BHA) from Roberts can provide you with valuable takeaways. Not only will you take traditional Business Administration courses, but you will also take courses focused on healthcare research, healthcare organizations, systems and management, and bioethics.

Infused with an applied research project and two semester-long practicums in a healthcare setting, you will leave Roberts prepared for a fulfilling and successful career in healthcare.

How much do Health Administrators make?

According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in 2023 was $110,680. Naturally, the numbers will differ by area, business, and position.

Can I meet with a professor when I visit Roberts?

Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet individually with a professor to get an overview of the major and your individual questions answered. Our Discovery Day events typically include a Faculty & Services Expo, where you can meet your future professors.

Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?

Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.

We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.

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