Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Program Overview
Our Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. If you’re passionate about leading healthcare organizations, managing healthcare operations, and improving patient outcomes, Newberry College's online Healthcare Administration program will give you practical insights into healthcare systems, finance, and operations, preparing you for a fulfilling career.
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Freshman students must provide a high school transcript or equivalent (GED)
- Transfer students must provide transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. If the student has not successfully completed 28 college credits, they will be required to provide their high school transcript.
- Minimum GPA requirement: 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Learning Path
The healthcare administration online degree program requires 120 total credit hours. 51 credit hours in major/related coursework, including courses such as:
Major / Core Courses (HCA, HCM, ACC, ECO, BUA):
- HCA 201 American Health Care System
- HCA 220 Principles of Health Care Management
- HCA 230 Introduction to Community Health
- HCA 320 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations
- HCA 401 Healthcare Administration
- HCA 420 Healthcare Administration Capstone
- ACC 210 Principles of Financial Accounting
- ACC 220 Principles of Managerial Accounting
- ECO 210 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO 220 Principles of Microeconomics
- BUA 200 Business Statistics
- BUA 210 Business Law
- BUA 220 Principles of Marketing
- BUA 311 Business Ethics
- BUA 361 Human Resource Management
Core Curriculum Requirements:
31-32 credit hours
Additional Electives:
37-38 credit hours
Total Required for Degree:
120 credit hours
Students with healthcare related degrees, diplomas, and certificates may qualify for life credit or accelerated learning pathways.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition Rate: $405 per credit hour
Included Fees / Costs:
- Application fee — No fee to apply
- Student Services fees — included in tuition
- Course Resource fee —included in tuition
- Testing fees — included in tuition
Other Expenses:
- Books and Supplies —varies by course; approx $100-$300 per course
- Transcript fees (for transferring schools) —varies by institution; typically $20-$30 per school
Financial Aid and Grants:
- Explore eligibility for South Carolina Tuition Grant
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Newberry College school code: 003440
Career Possibilities
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Hospital Administrator
- Health Services Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
