Bachelor of Science in Health Administration Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
College:	University of Phoenix
Description:	The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program is designed to integrate a foundation of general education and applied sciences with the expertise that prepares the graduate for management positions in health care. The BSHA curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified as relevant to health care services: Structuring and positioning health organizations to achieve optimal performance; Financial management of health organizations under alternative financing mechanisms; Leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills in managing human resources and health professionals in diverse organizational environments; Managing information resources and collecting, analyzing, and using business and health information in decision-making; Statistical, quantitative, and economic analysis in decision-making; Legal and ethical analysis applied to business and clinical decision-making; Organizational and governmental health policy formulation, implementation, and effect; Assessment and understanding of the health status of populations, determinants of health and illness, and managing health risks and behaviors in diverse populations; The development, organization, financing, performance, and change of health systems in diverse communities, drawing broadly on the social and behavioral sciences; and Business and health outcomes, measurement, process/outcome relationships, and methods for process improvement in health organizations. Total credits required for degree program: 120 credits.

Accreditation:	Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	online interactive (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	High School graduate/GED, 18 years of age, employed or have access to work environment.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Address:
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
University of Phoenix has a year-round schedule with classes starting each week.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate Business $494; Undergraduate Education $300; Undergraduate Nursing $430; Graduate Business $612; Graduate Nursing $485; Graduate Education $485; Doctoral $692. On-campus cost per credit varies per campus.

Credit-earning Options:
University of Phoenix accepts transfer credits from regionally and nationally accredited institutions of higher learning. All transferred credits may not be applicable to your chosen degree program.

Delivery Format: (?)
Participate in on-campus or online learning. While widely available, all programs may not be offered in both the online and on-campus formats.

Technical Requirements:
Minimum:1.6 GHz processor; anti-virus software; 256MB RAM; 20 GB hard drive; 56.6 kbps modem; Monitor & video card; speakers; CD ROM; printer; email; ISP; Microsoft®: Office 2003 or later; Internet Explorer® version 6.0; Flash® Player; Adobe® Reader® 6.0

Geographic Restrictions:
University of Phoenix has nearly 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. While widely available, all programs may not be available in all locations.

On-Campus Requirement:
Clinical and doctoral programs require on-campus residencies. Teacher licensure programs require student teaching.

Scholarships Offered:
University of Phoenix Enrollment Representatives can provide information that will help students research scholarships that are available.

Loans Offered:
University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, the PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant. For further details about your eligibility, please complete the "Request for Information" form.

Registration Details:
A University of Phoenix Enrollment Representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.