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Online BBA in Healthcare Administration

Walsh University’s online BBA in Healthcare Administration prepares you to lead in today’s complex healthcare environment. Learn to manage systems, people, and resources that support patient care and organizational efficiency. Graduate ready to improve outcomes and lead change in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations.

Average Length of
Program: 12-24 Months

Average Program Cost:
$18,000*

Next Start Dates:
August 18, October 20, January 5

The Walsh Advantage

  • Earn your degree online from an accredited, trusted university
  • Affordable, transparent tuition
  • Military Friendly designation
  • Tuition deferment/payment plans available (Ask for details!)
  • Personalized attention from expert faculty
  • Earn credits for previous life experience and work training

Positions Walsh University graduates have held include:

  • Health Administrator
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Health Services Manager
  • Nursing Home Manager
  • Healthcare Consultant

Career Outlook and Average Salary:

  • Average Salary: $72,400 - $88,000 per year
  • Job Growth (2023–2033): 29% (much faster than average)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Admission Requirements

  • Must be age 21 or older
  • Accepts transfer coursework of a C- or higher
  • 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Apply (Free)
  • Submit Documents (High School and College Transcripts and Resume) Electronically to degreecompletion@walsh.edu or Mailed Directly to: 
    • Walsh University, Degree Completion & Online Programs
      2020 East Maple Street
      North Canton, OH 44720
  • Talk to a Walsh Enrollment Manager about Transfer Credits and Additional Credits for Prior Learning
  • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), use Walsh’s school code: 003135
  • Review Degree Plan, Financial Aid and Enroll!

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Questions?

Please contact the office of Degree Completion at degreecompletion@walsh.edu


*Factoring in work experience, transfer credits, and aid. Every student’s situation is different. For a customized estimate, please contact the Office of Admissions.

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Degree Completion Graduate Story

Meet Jenn, Class of 2020

Healthcare Administration Course Highlights

This foundational course provides an overview of the organization, delivery, and financing of healthcare services in the United States. Students will learn to identify systemic problems in healthcare and design solutions to remove barriers to effective treatment.

This course focuses on the legal and ethical challenges faced by healthcare administrators. Students will develop organization-specific ethical plans and learn to respond to legal and ethical issues in healthcare services.

Students will use R to analyze healthcare data and develop data-informed solutions to real-world healthcare problems. The course emphasizes converting healthcare data into actionable insights to improve healthcare delivery.

This course covers the financial management of healthcare organizations, including budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making. Students will learn to use financial data to develop solutions that improve healthcare outcomes.

Students will address operational inefficiencies in healthcare systems by focusing on data analysis, supply chain management, and performance management. The course emphasizes developing effective, non-disruptive solutions to improve healthcare operations.

In this capstone course, students will apply strategic thinking to healthcare management by proposing systemic changes to a simulated healthcare system. The course culminates in a major project that enhances students' administrative skillset and prepares them for future careers.

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