Overview

Using an innovative and dynamic curriculum, faculty equip students with competencies in communication and relationship management, leadership, professionalism, knowledge of the healthcare system, and business knowledge and skills.

Objectives and Curriculum

Samford University’s Healthcare Administration major provides students with a foundation in business, leadership and interpersonal skills. It is uniquely focused on nurturing service-minded leaders who have a global leadership perspective and a call to serve the community.

Students will graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to:

Understand business principles and practices necessary to deliver quality healthcare
Apply servant leadership characteristics and attributes
Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards
Use communication, interpersonal problem solving and conflict resolution skills effectively in interprofessional teams
Understand healthcare issues that affect different segments of the healthcare patient population

Internships

At Samford, we know there is no substitute for experiential learning. Internships are a critical tool that combine what a student learns in the classroom with real-life experience. As a part of the curriculum, students are required to complete two internship placements, totaling at least 240 hours of field experience. Faculty work directly with students to ensure their internship placements align with their interests and career goals.

Professional Development

Opportunities for professional development and fellowship abound, including student membership in the American College of Healthcare Executives, attendance at conferences, case competitions, student organization leadership and service projects.

Career Pathways

The healthcare administration major is designed to prepare students to serve in entry-level management positions in a diverse field of healthcare businesses and organizations, including:

Hospitals and health systems
Consulting firms
Insurance
Local, state and federal government agencies
Long-term care
Nonprofit organizations or foundations
Pharmaceutical companies
Medical group practices
Medical sales
Healthcare entrepreneurship

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Administration
Biostatistics: Numbers that Matter
Principles of Health Informatics and Information Technology
Healthcare Systems, Organization, and Policy
Managing Healthcare Organizations: Principles
Healthcare Marketing and Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Health Administration Health Informatics View 1015 other Bachelors in Health Administration in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$40 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $42,120)
Translated and notarized transcript (if your high school study was done abroad)
WES Course by Course Evaluation
ECE Course by Course Evaluation
Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

Tuition Fee

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International

38144 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38144 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38144 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38144 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Homewood

850 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Healthcare Administration.

Available Scholarships

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