Health Care Management
Bachelor of Science in Business

If you’re passionate about healthcare, the Bachelor of Science in Business, Health Care Management degree from Capella may help prepare you to be a leader in the field. Dive into quality assurance, risk management and healthcare operations to build the skills that may help you make a positive impact. Engage with faculty and fellow students who represent multiple functional areas across the healthcare ecosystem. Then use this interdisciplinary foundation to integrate the quality of care into your decision-making processes and build a deeper knowledge of healthcare policy.

Aligned to industry standards

We partner with employers and the Capella School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board (SoBTH) to design programs that align to industry standards.

Two flexible online learning formats

To meet the needs of your busy life, we offer two 100% competency-based online learning formats – GuidedPath and FlexPath. Is FlexPath right for you?

Build a strong foundation

Grow your knowledge in management, healthcare economics, legal understanding and strategic planning to help prepare you for your healthcare career.

Classes start April 7

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

Online
FlexPath available
8–15 General education courses
9 Core courses
8 Specialization courses
7–13 Elective courses
1 Capstone
180 Total quarter credits
135 Max transfer credits

FlexPath lets you finish the degree you started, with a bachelor’s in business in 14 months and under $13,000.*

*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.

Is FlexPath right for you?

Explore health care management courses

This degree requires a total of 90 program points in FlexPath or 180 program credits in GuidedPath
You’ll need to complete 8–15 general education courses, 9 core courses, eight specialization courses, 7–13 elective courses and one capstone

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BUS2012 Leadership Fundamentals 3 quarter credits Learners examine the principles of leadership behavior and their application in business and community settings. Learners develop and demonstrate awareness of the characteristics, styles, and practices necessary for effective leadership. Learners who have received credit for BUS3012 may not take BUS2012. 3 quarter credits

BUS3026 Foundations and Future of Health Care Delivery Management 6 quarter credits This course offers an in-depth study of national and global healthcare from a business management perspective. Learners examine the history and evolution of both the U.S. and global healthcare delivery systems. Learners also apply critical thinking skills to analyze a variety of management challenges related to population health indicators, political, economic, and consumer driven forces. Finally, learners explore the high level of change and innovation in the healthcare system by applying change management concepts and skills related to emerging and future trends in healthcare delivery. 6 quarter credits

BUS3050 Fundamentals of Organizational Communication 6 quarter credits This course helps learners understand and apply the fundamentals of organizational communication. Learners analyze the interrelationship of organizational communication, symbols, culture, performance, and effective communication practices in relationships internal and external to the enterprise. Learners also examine how effective organizational communication contributes to successful organizational performance and the ways elements of organizational communication interact and function in an enterprise. 6 quarter credits

BUS4127 Evidence-Based Health Care Management 6 quarter credits Learners in this course develop and apply an understanding of the origin, concept, and practice of evidence-based management relative to the health care field. Learners analyze the credibility and validity of evidence sources and identify potential evidence sources to use in health care management decision making. Learners also synthesize information from variety of evidence-based sources to support leadership decisions from an operational and strategic perspective. Prerequisite(s): BUS3025 or BUS3026. 6 quarter credits

BUS4128 Cultural Competence in Health Care 6 quarter credits In this course, learners gain and apply knowledge of the business management skills used to effectively assess, create, and lead culturally competent health care organizations. Learners explore management responsibilities for creating and maintaining a workplace environment of cultural diversity and inclusion, as well as the challenges associated with this responsibility and the resources available to meet those challenges. Learners also examine how cultural health disparities and the social determinants of health affect the ability of health care organizations to provide culturally competent health care programs and services. Prerequisite(s): BUS3025 or BUS3026. 6 quarter credits

Try FlexPath for yourself

In our nongraded, noncredit-bearing FlexPath Trial Course, you’ll explore online self-paced learning, experience the courseroom and view a sample assessment.

What you’ll learn

The bachelor’s in health care management specialization is designed to build your understanding of basic healthcare business functions – including finance, accounting, human resources, communications and marketing, in addition to more focused functions like quality assurance, risk management and healthcare operations. Other specialization topics include healthcare laws and regulations, leadership and ethics.

On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:

Understand the day-to-day functions within a health organization or department
Guide others toward achieving organizational mission, goals and objectives
Integrate the political, economic and consumer-driven forces to effectively deliver quality consumer-driven healthcare services
Use professional and effective communication to build organizational relationships

Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.

Bridge to Bachelor’s in Business

Gain skills with no-cost courses that apply toward a bachelor’s degree in business.

How much does the BS in Business cost?

The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.

A self-paced learning format that helps put you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.

Enroll in one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you can in 12 weeks
2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
Pay a flat tuition fee per 12-week billing session^*

$2,500 per 12-week billing session
$125 resource kit
90 total program points
68 max transfer points

$12,500 ACCELERATED PACE 14 months

$20,000 TYPICAL PACE 23 months

$32,500 SLOWER PACE 36 months

A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.

Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or quarter

$365 per 1000-2000 level credit $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
$150 resource kit
180 total quarter credits
135 max transfer credits

$18,675 MAX TRANSFER CREDITS 21 months

$43,405 AVERAGE TRANSFER CREDITS 48 months

$70,620 NO TRANSFER CREDITS 81 months

*This is only an estimate, effective July 8, 2024, and is subject to change. Your time and cost will vary depending on your unique circumstances such as your program specialization, transfer credits, any applicable tuition discounts, and (in FlexPath) how quickly you complete courses. These estimates do not include the cost of books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other expenses. Tuition estimates shown for the FlexPath learning format are based on “accelerated pace” (speed of fastest 25% of FlexPath students), “typical pace” (median speed of FlexPath students), and “slower pace” (speed of fastest 75% of FlexPath students) and assumes average number of transfer credits. Tuition estimates shown for programs in the GuidedPath learning format depend on the number of credits accepted for transfer. New or recently revised program estimates are based on comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance is not available for the FlexPath learning format.

Capella is committed to transparency in tuition and pricing. You will be responsible for costs in addition to tuition, which may include travel expenses and practicum costs. You will be charged $50-$200 each quarter or billing session for your resource kit, which includes required books, software and other course materials. Click here to review program-specific fee amounts in our University Catalog.

Find out more about financing and payment options to help you complete your program. Federal aid also is available to help manage the costs of higher education. Learn more about financing your education.

Get the details

Connect with an enrollment counselor to further discuss the cost of the program and explore your eligibility for scholarships and discounts.

“After years of working through traditional school, I was ready to quit. I had to balance the time between my family, my work and my studies. It was taking me a long time to get to where I wanted to be until I discovered FlexPath.”

Stephanie Dewald* – BS Business, FlexPath

*Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in promotional materials.

Are there scholarships available for bachelor’s degrees?

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$15K toward your bachelor’s degree

Apply for a $15K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund select bachelor's degrees.

Employer and association discounts

More than 900 organizations—including corporations and healthcare organizations—invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer access to discounted education programs.

Transfer credits

At Capella, you may be able to transfer previous college credit to cover up to 75% of select bachelor’s degrees, saving you significant time and money.

Gen ed courses included

Complete no-cost online courses through our affiliate, Sophia, and apply your courses toward your degree at Capella. Completed courses can be applied toward a Capella bachelor’s degree, potentially saving you time and money.

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Accreditation and recognitions provide evidence that we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability.

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What are the BS in Health Care Management admission requirements?

Applicants to the BS in Business, Health Care Management program must provide the following information for admission:

Admission application – no application fee required
High school diploma or equivalent
A transcript of any reported GED
4.5 credits eligible for transfer. See Sophia Admissions Pathways as an option to obtain credits.
Applicants under age 24, as well as those over age 24 who have no transfer credits, may be required to submit a high school transcript verifying graduation
A valid, government-issued form of photo identification

SAT and ACT are not required for admission.

FlexPath admission requirements

Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option must also meet the following criteria:

High school diploma or equivalent and 45 transferable college credits
The recommended minimum GPA is 2.8 OR at least 100 applied transfer college credits. Those with a lower GPA and less than 100 applied transfer college credits may have the option to satisfy GPA and/or transfer credit requirements through successful completion of gen-ed courses through our affiliate Sophia prior to starting a Capella degree program.

Transition to FlexPath: Applicants whose GPA is below the FlexPath admission threshold may be considered once they successfully complete at least two GuidedPath courses (or eight credits, whichever is greater). Those learners will also need to meet the requirement of 45 transfer credits to be approved for the transition into FlexPath.

International student requirements

If you live outside the U.S. or aren’t a U.S. citizen, you may be considered an international student.

To meet the requirements for Capella admission, you must:

Earn the minimum score on an acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
Attend an internationally recognized institution
Provide transcripts for evaluation

Learn more about international student admissions.

What support does Capella offer online students?

Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of a bachelor’s student. We’ve structured the experience in manageable pieces to help you earn your degree with support from faculty, staff and online resources.

Faculty

Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold top credentials and have hands-on expertise in their fields.

Enrollment counselors

Our enrollment counselors will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program and answer all your questions about Capella. They can also help you with the admissions process.

Academic coaches

Once you enroll, these specialists can help tailor a program to your goals and experiences and help you stay on track to meet program requirements.

Faculty spotlight

Rebecca Snarski, PhD

Professor, MBA, BSBA | Course Lead | Delta Mu Delta Advisor

What can you do with a BS in Health Care Management degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Health Care Management.

Job titles to explore*

Business office manager
Health center manager
Health services administrator
Healthcare manager
Healthcare operations manager
Human resources business partner
Nursing home administrator
Patient experience manager
Practice administrator

Employment settings to explore

Assisted living facilities for the elderly
General medical surgical hospitals
Home healthcare services
Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities)
Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)
Outpatient care centers

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.

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