BACHELOR OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Degree Description
The Bachelor of Health Administration is designed to integrate a foundation of general education with health administration theory and practice the expertise that prepares the graduate for management positions in health administration. The BHA curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified to be relevant to health administration: Critical thinking from a Biblical perspective to analyze and solve complex problems, Professional communication skills that are developed by developing an understanding of the Biblical principles applicable to provide effective communication strategies within the organization, with staff, patients, and the public. Leadership abilities that have been established on biblical principles to establish and lead effective work teams toward a shared organizational mission. Foundation of ethical principles based on Bible to guide the decision making process from application of personal and organizational values. Quantitative skills to manage an organization’s financial health, provide data to measure, and report an organization’s quality outcomes. Legal and regulatory knowledge to reduce an organization’s liability and effectively manage risk. Broad knowledge of the health administration industry, to include managed care and long term care administration. Marketing strategies taught from a Christian world view to reach the appropriate audience in creative, cost effective ways. Ability to embrace the biblical principles regarding the management of human resources and how to secure, retain, and train the most competent workforce available. Using biblical principles to plan and organize skills to complete business-critical projects. The program as described is 49 credits. Belhaven College’s existing Bachelor of Science in Management forms the foundation for this degree, with health administration courses placed where applicable.
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