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Healthcare Administration (B.S.)

Department of Business Management
Healthcare Administration is an exciting and rewarding career path that allows individuals to lead the “business side” of healthcare. This includes improving the operational, strategic, financial, and clinical performance of healthcare provider organizations.
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Healthcare Administration Introduction

Students in the healthcare administration major get a wide variety of courses that involve health and business. At BYU-Idaho, you’ll learn everything from human anatomy to economics to healthcare strategy. You’ll be well equipped to handle challenges in the field and prepared to support healthcare professionals as they help patients.

As a student studying healthcare administration, you’ll learn:

  • To be a leader in healthcare 
  • How the U.S. healthcare industry operates 
  • To collaborate with other healthcare professionals 
  • How to run healthcare organizations effectively 

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Healthcare Administration, start with one of these major-specific courses or view the recommended 4-Year Plan for this major:
Spreadsheet Analysis for Business
September 18, 2025 03:44 PM
BA 215
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Introduction to Healthcare Administration
April 13, 2026 10:08 AM
HCA 285
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Healthcare Law and Ethics
April 13, 2026 10:09 AM
HCA 290
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Financial Management
September 18, 2025 03:43 PM
FIN 301
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Managing Healthcare Provider Organizations
April 13, 2026 10:12 AM
HCA 340
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Healthcare Strategy
April 13, 2026 10:13 AM
HCA 380
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Healthcare Insurance Industry
April 13, 2026 10:14 AM
HCA 395
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Healthcare Operations
April 13, 2026 10:15 AM
HCA 455
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4-Year Plan
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Graduate Career-Ready

A degree in Healthcare Administration prepares graduates to work for a variety of healthcare providers. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in

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BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program enjoy strong earning potential with average annual salaries in Idaho reaching approximately $75,600 and mid career roles exceeding $90,000. These competitive outcomes reflect the high demand for skilled administrators who can manage the business operations of hospitals and insurance providers across the country.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for leadership roles within hospital systems and medical device manufacturers such as GE Healthcare or Intermountain Health. This degree also provides a direct path into high impact careers within healthcare insurance companies and supply chain management firms that keep global clinical operations running smoothly.

Preparation for Grad School

This program serves as a premier foundation for students pursuing advanced degrees such as a Master of Healthcare Administration or an MBA with a healthcare emphasis. You will develop the analytical and leadership skills required to gain admission into top tier graduate programs at institutions like the University of Utah and the University of Michigan.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Healthcare Administration
The healthcare administration program will enable you to become a leader who uses AI with confidence, purpose, and integrity. Our Applied AI for Business course (BUS 199) anchors the program’s commitment to integrating AI throughout your education. Through hands-on projects and real-world challenges, you’ll learn to evaluate AI for accuracy and bias, apply the right tools in the right moments, and guide teams in creating innovative solutions. You'll actually apply AI to real-world problems. Rooted in gospel‑centered ethics and discipleship, our program prepares you to master the technology—not be mastered by it—so you can lead in a workplace shaped by rapid innovation.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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