B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration

What Is the B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration?

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Healthcare Administration at Mississippi State University prepares healthcare professionals for leadership and management careers in hospitals, clinics, physician practices, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations. Designed for students who have earned a health-related Associate of Applied Science degree, this program builds on existing clinical expertise while developing skills in healthcare leadership, finance, management, and operations.

Community college transfer students with A.A.S. degrees in fields such as dental hygiene technology, health information technology, medical assisting technology, physical therapist assistant, radiological technology, surgical technology, and nursing will find this program particularly suitable for advancing their careers in healthcare administration.

By focusing on management positions within clinical environments, including hospitals, private medical practices, and long-term care facilities, the program primes students for success in roles where they can make a meaningful impact on patient care and organizational efficiency.

This program is also offered fully online. 

Online B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission: 
To provide a pathway for healthcare professionals to advance into leadership and management roles through high-quality education in healthcare administration, leadership, finance, and operations.

Vision: 
To be a leading transfer-focused healthcare administration program that empowers healthcare professionals to become effective leaders who improve organizational performance, patient experiences, and community health outcomes.

Values: 
Advancing Excellence Through High-Quality Education: Delivering robust, career-focused learning experiences that support student achievement and professional advancement. 
Fostering Compassionate Leadership: Inspiring service-oriented leaders who strengthen healthcare organizations and enhance the well-being of those they serve. 
Strengthening Collaboration Across Health Professions: Encouraging partnership, mutual respect, and interdisciplinary teamwork to advance healthcare performance and outcomes.

Program Outcomes

• Students demonstrate a knowledge of the nature, types, and functions of healthcare organizations, including multi-institutional systems and managed care arrangements. 
• Students demonstrate a knowledge of the economic, legal, political, and ethical issues that impact healthcare delivery. 
• Students demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of management including organizational change, design, performance, strategic planning, marketing, human resource management, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership as applied in a healthcare setting. 
• Students demonstrate the ability to effectively apply basic quantitative skills to healthcare management and finance. 
• Students demonstrate the ability to apply theories of healthcare administration to address clinical problems in subsequent clinical management roles.

Program Requirements

• Completion of an A.A.S. degree in a health-related discipline.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.0 at time of admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About the B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration

Who is eligible for the B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration?

Students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in a health-related field may be eligible for admission to the B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration program.

Is the B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration available online?

Yes. The B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration is offered fully online, providing flexibility for working healthcare professionals and transfer students.

What skills will I learn in the Healthcare Administration program?

Students develop knowledge and skills in healthcare leadership, healthcare finance, management, operations, and organizational decision-making to prepare for leadership positions within healthcare organizations.

What careers can I pursue with a B.A.S. in Healthcare Administration?

Graduates may pursue leadership and management careers in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations.