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A healthcare professional: Pursue a healthcare management degree online at Regent University.

B.S. in Healthcare Management

Manage Your Future Through a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management

In the changing world of healthcare, there’s a need for strong leadership and management. Are you ready to take your place? Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program, offered exclusively online, will help you understand the continuum of care in the U.S. healthcare system and make ethical managerial decisions. Learn the fundamentals of healthcare operations, informatics, marketing, accounting, organizational dynamics, and more—all taught from a solid Christian foundation. Offered as a stand-alone program, or choose an emphasis with a Nursing Home Administration concentration.

Online
120+
August 21, 2023
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GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

Explore key industry issues, such as healthcare legislation, informed consent, corporate liability, medical malpractice and patients’ rights.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

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Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships. Explore all scholarships.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 11 years in a row (2013-2023). Experience the Regent difference.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

On completing the B.S. in Healthcare Management degree program, you can:

  • Understand critical issues and market forces affecting this industry.
  • Be competent in healthcare financing mechanisms and the industry’s influence on public policy.
  • Understand the impact of health policy on key stakeholders.

Career Opportunities

  • Medical Services Administration
  • Long-term Care Administration
  • Community Health Management
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Health Promotion & Communication
  • Public Health Information Analysis
28%
Projected employment growth for medical and health services managers from 2021-31 (much faster than average) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022
Provides a comprehensive presentation of financial accounting principles and practices. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financial statements, the basic framework and contents of these reports, and the preparation process.
Exploration of principles and activities in the commercial enterprise including topics such as product, price, promotion, place/channel, competition, company, and communication.
Examines from a Christian perspective, foundational leadership behaviors required of leaders within organization. Students will learn leadership theories and styles of communication, and develop strategies for implementing effective oral and written leadership communications in businesses and organizations.
Examines statistical theories, principles and concepts associated with business operations and processes. The course utilizes statistical methods and techniques to develop, implement and analyze business decisions designed to improve efficiency and productivity. Prerequisite: MATH 102, 201, 211 or equivalent.
Study of strategy development and deployment in the business enterprise and examines the overarching application of the role of a biblical worldview in the business enterprise. Prerequisites: ACCT 205, BUSN 240, and BUSN 320.
Examines macroeconomic theories, comparative economics, econometrics, macro-economic models, fiscal and monetary policy formation and analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or ECON 260.
Various components of the U.S. healthcare system over the entire continuum of care. Attention given to private and public financing mechanisms, the forces of market competition, government regulation, and the impact of health policy on key stakeholders. Presents students with a variety of healthcare career options.
Day-to-day operational management of healthcare organizations including hospitals, private practice, ambulatory settings, and specialty services, with a focus on issues influencing the administration of today's healthcare organizations. Attention given to those issues that affect the delivery of care, and how decisions are made to develop new programs.
Practice in making managerial decisions in a wide variety of situations. Cases are presented that analyze current issues such as service-line management, healthcare reform, the medical home, accountable care organizations, community benefit, CEO compensation and other legal and cultural issues affecting the healthcare organization.
Introduction to the management of medical information systems in healthcare, emphasizing the optimization and customization potential of computer functions in the health services environment. Exploration of organizational and cost-benefit issues related to healthcare information systems, including clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, and universal medical records.
Complex financial models in healthcare organizations and the influence of public policy, the ACA and market conditions on the financial viability of the healthcare organization. Topics include financial statement analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, variance analysis, financing techniques, and case studies. Prerequisite: ACCT 205.
Public health policy creation and the regulation of healthcare delivery in the U.S. Social, moral, and ethical issues associated with these policy decisions and regulations, such as corporate liability, medical malpractice, admission and discharge process, informed consent, patients' rights, and confidentiality of medical records. Prerequisite: HCMT 310.
Faculty approved practical experience in a healthcare organization including monitored work experience; and/or completion of a culminating management project involving submission of a written report and oral presentation building the case for a new healthcare program, policy, or expansion. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
The concepts, theories, and current practice regarding organizational structures and their development, the dynamics of individual and collective behavior within organizations; human interaction within organizations to foster and manage change. Emphasis on the role of leadership and cultural values. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management or leadership coursework.
Study of why employees behave as they do and how to promote behavior required to implement a focused business strategy using staffing, development, and reward systems.

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

  • Email your unofficial high school or college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
  • Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
  • International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID if Applicable

  • All online students and graduate level on-campus students are required to email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
  • Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

  • Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent’s school code is 030913.
DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$9,492.5012 - 18$18,985
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$630Under 12$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$630Over 18$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)		$630N/A$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850

Housing Fees »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid »

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Block Rate Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$9,04012 - 18$9,040
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$603Under 12$7,236
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)		$603Over 18$10,854
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)		$603N/A$1,809+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$800 (Fall & Spring)
$650 (Summer)

Housing Fees »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$650

Military Admissions & Aid »

What is healthcare management?

Healthcare management, or healthcare administration, is the leadership and management of healthcare systems and entities. Healthcare management can involve overseeing healthcare networks in various areas or managing processes in one place, like a hospital or medical department.1

Healthcare managers share many functions with managers from other industries. They track progress toward goals, increase efficiency by communicating with team members and coordinate to ensure the team can complete the essential functions.

What can I do with a bachelor’s in healthcare management?

A degree in healthcare administration can open doors to more executive roles in healthcare. A B.S. in Healthcare Management will help you understand the processes that help people get the care they need. After completing your degree, you can work in management roles within hospitals, insurance firms, or specialized departments. You can also pursue a career as a chief nursing officer, medical director, or hospital manager.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (October 25, 2022). Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.

“Thanks to Regent, I finished my degree and took hold of my future.”

Mandy Rogers, 2010

“Regent’s online program gives me flexibility and convenience I need.”

Sheri Terrillion, MBA, 2019 Healthcare Management

“People, especially kids, need more than clichés. My training at Regent gave me a meaningful way to express my empathy - which is passion and compassion combined - and they could feel the authenticity of it.”

Cedric Rucker, M.A. in Counseling, 2008 Community Counseling

“I chose to go back to school to help advance my career. I’ve used the knowledge, skills and abilities I’ve learned at Regent extensively. When I saw Regent’s motto, Christian Leadership to Change the World, I knew this was for me.”

Julia DuBree, RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2018 School Nurse

“Regent's online, eight-week programs will help you take responsibility and have a way to be self-taught. You'll not only have that initiative, but you'll be able to interact with your professors online. It was really good for me.”

Taniki Richard, B.S. Business Leadership, 2016 Former U.S. Marine Corps