Qualify for administrative and managerial positions in the ever-expanding, ever-changing health-care industry by pursuing a bachelor-of-science degree entirely online

Program Overview

• 100% online course of study
• Ideal for part-time students
• Strong foundation in general management

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree-completion program in Health Services Administration (HSAD), provides an entirely online course of study primarily for part-time students holding approximately 90-135 approved quarter credits (60-90 approved semester credits)*. To learn more about transfer credit requirements for this program, click here.

Those students wishing to major in this area to qualify for the following administrative/managerial positions in:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Managed-care organizations
• Health-insurance companies
• Health-marketing firms
• Law firms focusing on health-care issues

This program provides a strong foundation in general management and economic policies related to health care, as well as interdisciplinary courses dealing with ethical, religious, psychosocial, political, legal, literary, and historical perspectives regarding health-care practices and populations in need of health care, especially diverse and vulnerable groups.

Key Program Features

• Entirely online - no on-campus requirement. Complete the health services administration program at the pace that fits into your lifestyle. Take one course per term up to a full time credit load (12 or more credits per quarter).
• Reduced tuition, especially for employees of health-system partners and participating community colleges.
• Availability of financial aid for qualified individuals pursuing 6 or more quarter credits.
• Fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. (202) 887-6791.

Credit Transfers

Students have the ability to transfer approximately 90 approved quarter credits (60 semester credits) out of the required 180 quarter credits (120 semester credits). View the program curriculum for more information regarding credit transfers.

For those with prior courses in health services and/or business administration, up to 135 approved quarter credits (90 semester credits) out of the 180 required quarter credits (120 semester credits) may be transferred with the approval of the Program Director.

Apply to the BS in Health Services Administration

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required. 

*An applicant not holding 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) is still encouraged to apply, but the application will be directed to the Drexel Goodwin College of Professional Studies, where the applicant will be evaluated as a non-matriculated student of the college. (Financial aid is not available to non-matriculated students). Upon completion of the online course prerequisites for the Health Services Administration program, the student's academic record will be reviewed regarding enrollment in the Health Services online program.

NOTE: Students may possibly take a full-time load once approved by their department, but online students will always be coded and enrolled as part-time students. 

Interested in on campus options? Click here for more information.

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