Healthcare Management
Online Bachelor’s Degree
- Next Start Dates
- November 12, 2025
- January 05, 2026
23 courses to complete the Healthcare Management Bachelor’s program
90 credit hours required for graduation2
Online Bachelor of Healthcare Management Degree
Whether you pursue our general Healthcare Management Bachelor's degree or specialize in Public Health, you’ll prepare for management and leadership roles in the healthcare industry. In the Public Health specialization, you’ll gain an understanding of advocacy and corporate wellness in health services.
Plus, with our accelerated Master's pathway, there are six courses in the Healthcare Management Bachelor's degree without a specialization that align with our Master’s in Healthcare Administration degree program (MHA), and up to five courses in the Public Health specialization that align with our MPH program.
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Self-Directed Assessments & Empowered Learning™
The Bachelor’s degree is available with $149 self-directed assessments, which allow you to show that you already have the skills in a particular course and don’t need to take it. Save time and money with self-directed assessments and other Knowledge Credit™ options.
The Bachelor’s degree is also available with Empowered Learning™, which means you can:
- Access courses anytime, from almost anywhere
- Go faster when you can, and slower when you need to
- Create real-world projects that prove your new knowledge
- Stay connected with faculty and peers in live sessions
For additional information, visit our Empowered Learning™ page.
- Pursue Professional Certifications
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Online Courses Go Where You Go
Flexible and affordable, online courses are designed to give you more control and balance over your busy schedule. Learn through live interactive sessions with faculty and peers, real-world projects and virtual labs. You'll receive continued support from admissions representatives, experienced faculty, library and learning resources, experienced tutors, 24/7 tech support, personal academic advisors and career services.
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Institutional Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
Rasmussen’s online Healthcare Management program offers courses taught and designed by faculty with experience in the healthcare system and healthcare management. Each course will help students develop skills and gain technical knowledge so they can pursue success with a Bachelor’s of Healthcare Management. Here are some example courses that you would take as you pursue your degree, whether you choose the general Healthcare Management Bachelor’s or a Public Health specialization:-
Healthcare Management (with No Specialization)
Quality Improvement in Healthcare
HSA 3383 / Online / 3 CreditsFocuses on the relationship between healthcare quality, organizational performance and the role of governing bodies in healthcare organizations.
Healthcare Operations Management
HSA 4110 / Online / 4 CreditsExamines the operations of human resource management, IT, materials and healthcare facilities.
International Healthcare
HSA 4124 / Online / 4 CreditsCompares and contrasts foreign healthcare services and systems.
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Public Health Specialization
Health Education and Training
HSC 3371 / Online / 4 CreditsExamines health and wellness education to support wellness and prevention.
Healthcare Advocacy
HSC 3485 / Online / 4 CreditsDevelops skills to act as a healthcare advocate for patients, diverse clients and special populations across the life span.
Epidemiology
HSC 4500 / Online / 4 CreditsStudies the patterns and causes of diseases in populations and how they are documented and evaluated to determine causes.
"Being a Rasmussen graduate makes you feel limitless, and I am looking forward to all of the avenues that this degree will open for me."
Heather M.
Graduate, Healthcare Management
Your Future is Full of Possibilities in Healthcare Management
Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your online courses, you can prepare for a successful career across a wide range of private and public healthcare settings. Our Healthcare Management program is designed to help you gain job-ready skills and strategic thinking that employers seek in healthcare managers.-
Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management
Intended for:
Degree with No Specialization
Students interested in becoming an efficient leader across a wide range of healthcare organizations.
Public Health Specialization
Students interested in corporate and community health and wellness and helping others in a non-clinical setting.
Finish in as few as:
18 months1
Learning includes:
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
- Empowered Learning®
Typical career paths:
Degree with No Specialization
- Healthcare Manager
- Healthcare Administrator
- Hospital Director of Admitting
- Clinic Manager
- Assistant Administrator
- Nursing Home Administrator
Public Health Specialization
- Healthcare and Social Assistance
- Finance/Insurance
- Educational Services
- Public Administration
Pursue potential job growth:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29% from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than average.6 Rasmussen’s Healthcare Management program can help set you up for success in this growing career path.
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Tuition & Savings
Do the Math:
With eight start dates a year and a total of 23 courses, students who enroll can finish in as few as 18 months.1
$322 full-time tuition per credit
x 90 total credits
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$28,980 total full-time tuition
+ $5,290 total fees
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$34,270 full-time estimated tuition and fees
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
Other Ways to Save
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how our degrees are designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
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What Can You Do With a Healthcare Management Degree
Discover how earning a Healthcare Management degree and finding a role within the business side of healthcare could be the satisfying career move you've been looking for.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Bachelor Completer Entrance Option, students must hold a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Department of Education, or students must have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester credits with a grade of C or higher.
No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.7
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how financial aid options can make these programs more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions representative today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Where Can I Find a Healthcare Management Program Near Me?
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find an online Bachelor of Healthcare Management program near you.- Online
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses*
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
