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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Healthcare Management

This degree prepares students to be effective healthcare administrators, whether in hospitals, private practices, pharmaceutical or research organizations, insurance companies, non-profits, or government agencies.

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Prepare for high-earning careers in fields like operations, HR, and project management.

What you’ll learn

This program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully meet the needs of a growing healthcare industry. Students explore how healthcare managers, administrators, and executives plan, direct, and coordinate health services for the populations they serve.

career outlook

Thrive in a variety of careers

Medical records specialist
$45,000
Medical and health services manager
$91,000
Healthcare social worker
$58,000
Community health worker
$45,000

Source: Glassdoor City of Detroit

what you'll learn

Build the skills to lead and innovate

Account for Business

Hone the accounting competencies necessary for non-accountants to interpret and evaluate the financial effects of day-to-day management decisions

Address Aging and End of Life

Explore issues of aging, death, and mortality from a wide variety of perspectives

Analyze Healthcare Data

Analyze healthcare data to improve treatments, track trends, and support public health initiatives.

Ensure Healthcare Quality

Improve healthcare processes and patient outcomes by optimizing hospital and clinic operations.

Foster Community Health

Understand key health issues and create programs that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Manage a Healthcare Organization

Develop leadership and decision-making skills to run healthcare facilities efficiently.

Navigate the US Healthcare System

Understand policies, insurance, and patient rights to guide individuals and improve services.

Promote Health and Wellness

Use medical knowledge to educate patients, support wellness programs, and improve healthcare communication.

Provide Healthcare Legally and Ethically

Navigate healthcare laws and ethics to ensure compliance and advocate for fair patient care.

Specialize in one of the following concentrations

Specialize your studies with concentrations in Communications , or Global Healthcare Perspectives.

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Support every step of the way

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Personal coach

From tutoring to time management. Your dedicated coach will help you achieve your goals.

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Financial aid

Expert support to help you access financial aid — plus financing options you’ll only find at Degree Forward.

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Community of peers

Join a community of learners at Degree Forward. Build relationships with other students in your neighborhood.

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Tools for school

Access our comfortable coworking spaces for you to get work done. Laptop, software, tech support...We’ve got you.

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Your pace

Our program works around your schedule, whether you want to take your time or finish as soon as possible.

Cost for all Degree Forward CT programs

Tuition +fees before aid

$3,400 per term

financial aid

Most Degree Forward students are eligible for financial aid, and the average Degree Forward student covers around half of tuition through government scholarship.
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BA Graduate, Healthcare Management
“With Degree Forward, I accomplished my academic goals without having to put my life on hold. This program made pursuing a BA possible by offering flexibility, support, and leadership. I’m incredibly grateful to their team for guidance and encouragement during my journey.”
LaShaun Bundy
BA Graduate, Healthcare Management

Frequently asked questions

What makes Degree Forward different from other higher education opportunities?

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  • Model combines online college degrees from an accredited and non-profit University with in-person support aimed at helping students succeed. 
  • Each student is assigned a personal Coach
  • Coaches help you access resources and supports in your community: transportation, technology support, child care support, career development opportunities, etc.
  • Self-paced and low cost so you can earn a degree around your schedule with little to no student debt upon completion

Is Degree Forward a University? Are Degree Forward's programs accredited?

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  • Degree Forward is not a university. We partner with SNHU, an accredited university, to enable our students to earn associate and bachelor’s degrees. 
  • Southern New Hampshire University (or SNHU) is a private, nonprofit university established in 1932 and located in Manchester, New Hampshire.
  • Our university partner SNHU is regionally accredited. Regional accreditation is the highest form of accreditation, and credits earned through regionally accredited programs are the most likely to transfer.
  • Our students graduate from SNHU with an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree in their chosen field. 

What are the application requirements?

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To apply to one of SNHU’s degree programs, students must have a GED or high school diploma. 

I have college credits, can I transfer my credits?

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  • If you’ve earned 60 or more credits from an accredited institution — or if you’ve earned an accredited AA or AS — you will likely be eligible to begin your studies directly with SNHU’s BA program (skipping the AA and significantly reducing your time to degree). 
  • If you have under 60 transferable credits, you have the option to have a course-by-course evaluation, and may be eligible to transfer credits to the “associate’s degree track”.

How many projects (credits) do I need to graduate?

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  • 1 project is equivalent to 1 credit. Students must complete 60 projects to earn their AA and complete 60 more projects to earn their BA. 

How long does it take to earn my degree?

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  • On average, students can earn an associate degree in  9 to 12 months and a bachelor’s degree in 12 to 36 months.
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