In response to a critical need for healthcare professionals, Adelphi has announced a fully online healthcare administration undergraduate degree.
The job outlook for medical and health services managers is strong, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting a for medical and health services managers between 2024 and 2034鈥攁 rate that is significantly greater than the average聽for all other occupations.
Drawing on Adelphi鈥檚 historic strength in nursing and public health as well as business administration, its new has been designed to prepare the next generation of skilled and strategic healthcare leaders.
鈥淲e are excited about the fully online BS in Healthcare Administration program that will be available to a broad range of students who are keen to enter the medical world at a moment of transformation,鈥� said Interim Provost Susan E. Dinan, PhD.
She explained, 鈥淗ospitals and other healthcare facilities need well-educated administrators who can guide them from a business perspective and help establish consistent policies, sound financial management and astute planning for incorporating AI and other technologies into the institutions.鈥�
Completely Online, Full Time or Part Time
The new program joins the offerings at 天美传媒鈥檚 College of Professional and Continuing Studies. 鈥淭he new online BS in Healthcare Administration fits our mission perfectly,鈥� said Sandra Castro, PhD, Senior Associate Dean of the College. 鈥淥ur goal is to help adults, parents, and working students find degree programs that enhance their careers and fit into their busy lives.鈥�
The new is in keeping with the innovative degree programs that fuel Adelphi鈥檚 growing reputation for academic distinction. Working professionals benefit from the fully online, asynchronous, full- and part-time flexibility of the new degree program. Additionally, it welcomes transfer students with up to 90 credits, making it a perfect choice for those looking to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Healthcare and Business, Combined for Maximum Career Potential
Expert faculty, including experienced healthcare practitioners and professors, guide students through a uniquely well-rounded approach that includes liberal arts and core courses in healthcare and business. Students have the additional flexibility to align coursework with聽their specific career goals.
- The business core gives students a solid foundation in everything from economic decision-making and managerial finance to international business management and strategic planning to succeed in roles as administrators, managers and leaders of healthcare businesses.
- The healthcare core provides invaluable skills in healthcare big data and policymaking, health data analytics, hospital management, and regulatory compliance鈥攅ssential preparation for roles that help ensure outstanding healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in any healthcare setting.
Become Certified as a Healthcare Executive
Students graduate not only with an understanding of leadership and management in the healthcare administration field, but also with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in a critical field.
Earning the degree聽jump-starts preparation for the certification exam鈥攁 vital credential for executive roles.
Most important, online students can access supportive faculty ready to offer guidance every step of the way, along with comprehensive career support from the 天美传媒 Center for Career and Professional Development, which connects students with recruitment programs, job fairs, internship opportunities and services such as Handshake, an online service that employers use to recruit Adelphi students and alumni.
about this new career-focused program at Adelphi.