UNF: Bachelor of Healthcare Management

Online Courses & Real-World Experience in Healthcare Management

The Department of Health Administration offers an undergraduate program culminating in a Bachelor of Health Management (BHM) degree. The upper-level courses in this degree are fully online. The program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level administrative positions in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, mental health organizations, insurance companies, public agencies and many other types of health care organizations. It also serves to help enhance careers of students already working in the health services industry.

The primary goal of the BHM program is to provide students with the entry skills needed by health administrators and management professionals. The program includes an internship course that allows students to intern in hospitals, long term care facilities, insurance companies, group medical practices, clinics, or health care technology companies.

Elevate Your Healthcare Management Career

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Why pursue a career in healthcare management?

A career in healthcare management offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying excellent career prospects and earning potential.

Make a Difference in Your Community

As a healthcare executive, your decisions can directly influence the well-being of countless individuals within your community. Our graduates are driven by a strong sense of social responsibility and a desire to improve healthcare delivery for all. By pursuing a career in healthcare management, you can play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and ensuring that your community receives the highest quality of care.

Promising Career Outlook

The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, and the demand for skilled healthcare managers continues to rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow by 32% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by the aging population, increasing healthcare costs, and the need for efficient management of healthcare facilities and organizations.

Excellent Earning Potential

Healthcare management professionals enjoy competitive salaries and excellent earning potential. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that medical and health services managers earned a median annual salary of $101,340 in 2021, significantly higher than the median annual wage for all occupations. With the right qualifications and experience, healthcare managers can command even higher salaries, particularly in leadership roles or specialized areas.

Career Flexibility and Diverse Opportunities

A degree in healthcare management from the Brooks College of Health opens doors to a wide range of career paths. Our graduates work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, healthcare consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance organizations, government agencies, and more. This versatility allows you to explore different areas of interest and find the perfect fit for your skills and aspirations.

Respected Role in the Community

Healthcare executives are highly respected members of their communities, playing a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of the population they serve. As a healthcare manager, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders, to drive positive change and improve healthcare outcomes.

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The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida.

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What does the program cost?

Tuition, fees, and textbooks make up most of the costs to students. Detailed information regarding tuition and all general fees can be found on the UNF Tuition website.

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What is UNF+ Pathways to Success? These are opportunities for high-achieving UNF undergraduates to easily move into UNF graduate programs. The UNF Health Administration Department offers options to help all interested UNF students to find their path to the UNF MHA Program.

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BHA-MHA Accelerated Pathway Course Sequence

Sequencing Schedule Effective Fall 2024

Junior Year

Fall Term	Spring Term
HSA 3101 Intro to Health Administration (3)	HSA 4553 Health Law & Ethics (3)
HSA 4111 US Healthcare System (3)	HSA 3173 Healthcare Accounting (3)
HSA 4544 Global Healthcare (3)	Health Administration Elective (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level) OR HSA3383 Quality Management IF completing HSA4850 Health Administration Internship for an elective requirement in LAST semester
HSA 6342 Healthcare Human Resources (3)	HSA6198 Health Information Tech (3)
HSA 2530 Language of Healthcare (3) (if not completed)	-
Total Semester Hours: 12-15	Total Semester Hours: 12

Senior Year

Summer Term	Fall Term	Spring Term
HSA 3430 Health Economics (3) (pre-reqs: ECO2023 & STA2023 or STA2014)	HSA3222 Long Term Care Administration (3)	HSA4922 Capstone: Health Administration (3) *must be completed in the last semester
HSA 4170 Health Care Finance (3) (pre-reqs:ECO2023, HSA3173; HSA3101;HSA4111)	HSA3160 Health Care Marketing (3)	Health Administration Elective (3) (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level)
HSA 6905 Health Policy (3)	HSA 6520 Managerial Epidemiology (3)	Health Administration Elective (3) (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level) *If taking HSA4850 Health Adm Internship for elective, all major courses must be completed before final semester
Health Administration Elective (3) (GEY; HSC; HSA; MAN 3000-4000 level)	HSA5177 Health Care Finance (meets Health Administration Elective (3)	HSA 6385 Quality Mgmt in Healthcare (3)
-	HSA2530 Language of Healthcare (3) (if not completed)	-
Total Semester Hours: 12	Total Semester Hours: 12-15	Total Semester Hours: 12

Remaining Master of Health Administration course (based on application submission and admission into the MHA program)

Summer Term

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS
HSA6178	Advance Health Care Finance	T	3
HXXXX	Graduate Elective HSAXXXX Graduate Elective (HSA6958: Study Abroad – Health Administration, HSA6515: Practice Management)	-	3

Fall Term

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS
HSA6114	Health Organization and Delivery	M	3
HSA6186	Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior	T	3
HSA6435	Health Economics	W	3

Spring Term

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	DAY	CREDITS
HSA6196	Quantitative Analysis Health	M	3
HSA6815	Practicum: Executive Skill Development	T	3
HSA6149	Health Planning	W	3
HSA6188	Capstone: HC Strategic Management	R	3

Program Competencies (BHA & MHA)
Program Competencies (BHA & MHA)

On completing the program the students should be able to:

Communications
1. Listen and understand the ideas and thoughts of others
2. Speak clearly and effectively before individuals and groups and use non-verbal forms of communication.
3. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
4. Demonstrate appropriate communication for different audiences and situations.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
1. Work collaboratively in a team setting.
2. Coach, mentor and support others.
3. Establish, build, and maintain relationships with others including those with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
4. Use diplomacy and tact.
Critical Thinking
1. View issues from different perspectives and ask the right questions when making decisions.
2. Identify and prioritize organizational needs and solutions.
3. Use statistical and analytical tools to measure and improve organizational performance.
4. Appropriately challenge others viewpoints and perspectives.
Business Analysis and Problem Solving
1. Apply economic theory and advanced financial knowledge to decision making.
2. Demonstrate strategic thinking skills in planning and evaluation.
3. Recognize political and legal implications of actions and decisions.
4. Identify and prioritize organizational needs and market imperatives in design and development of business plans for health Programs and services.
5. Demonstrate project management skills.
Management and Leadership
1. Demonstrate basic leadership skills.
2. Know, support and use team development methods.
Professionalism and Ethics
1. Articulate, model and reward professional values and ethics.
2. Understand, demonstrate and reward cultural sensitivity and competence.
3. Demonstrate integrity in dealing with others.
4. Establish and maintain professional relationships.
Academic Learning Compact

To view the BHA Academic Learning Compact, please visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness website.
Frequently Asked Questions

For additional information about the BHA program/s, please review the frequently asked questions website.