Online
Healthcare Administration Online
Curriculum
Dive into Mercy College's online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, designed for future leaders in healthcare. This program blends business and leadership, equipping students for healthcare management roles. Complete your degree in as little as five semesters, with flexible start dates in fall, spring, or summer, to balance full-time work and study. Fast-track your career in healthcare with Mercy College.
Sample program of study for Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 301 | Introduction to the United States Healthcare System | 3 |
| HCA 310 | Organizational Behavior in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 312 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| HCA 316 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
| HCA 330 | Principles of Accounting for Healthcare | 3 |
| HCA 410 | Introduction to Healthcare Finance | 3 |
| HCA 412 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HCA 419 | Reimbursement, Insurance, and Managed Care | 3 |
| HCA 435 | Quality Improvement and Patient Safety | 3 |
| HCA 440 | Fundamentals of Population Health for Healthcare Administrators | 3 |
| HCA 450 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 318 | Principles of Healthcare Marketing | 3 |
| HCA 399 | Special Topics in Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| HCA 420 | Fundamentals of Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEN | Oral and Written Communication | 6 |
| GEN | Math, Statistics, and Logic | 3 |
| GEN | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
| GEN | Arts, Humanities, Culture and Diversity | 9 |
| GEN | Natural Sciences, Technology and Innovation | 6 |
| GEN | Additional General Education Coursework (any category) | 6 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Curriculum effective Fall 2021. For students enrolled prior to Fall 2021, please reference the Mercy College catalog.