Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA)
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) From a 100% Online University
Work to develop a foundation in health administration and advance your education with an online Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) degree program.
While attending our fully online bachelor degree program, you will:
- Work to develop skills to use and evaluate data.
- Work to develop the analytical and problem-solving skills needed as a health administration professional.
- Expand your awareness of emerging trends and their potential impact in the field.
- Connect with other students and be mentored by faculty in an online environment.
- Prepare to pursue graduate studies.
Online Health Administration Degree Program Overview
This 100% online college degree program is designed to help you work to develop a strong knowledge base in health administration, including health systems, ethics, finance, and health policy. The EdActive™ Learning Approach promotes readiness to apply your knowledge and skills in the real world after you graduate or can help you prepare to pursue graduate studies in health administration.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) degree program helps graduates prepare for entry and midlevel functional positions in health care administration, or to pursue graduate education in the field. Our mission in The College of Health and Human Services is to produce competent and caring professionals and leaders committed to improving the health, well-being, and safety of the populations they serve. We do this with an evidence based, online teaching model, and a student-centered learning environment in which undergraduates can expand their knowledge and skills.
Students can develop their understanding of research, evaluation, and the data upon which health care managers base their decisions. Students can develop analytical and problem-solving skills required of such professionals. They can enhance awareness of legal and ethical issues in the health field and can learn to recognize the economic, political, and social environment in which health care functions.
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings or contact Trident today to learn more.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of their respective program option, graduates should be able to:
- Articulate how social, economic, and political forces shape healthcare systems.
- Compare leadership theories of healthcare administration professional practice.
- Analyze available data and information to understand financial, information systems management, or other healthcare management decisions.
- Describe different healthcare quality improvement practices.
- Explain emerging organizational trends in healthcare administration.
- Determine the role and impact of sociocultural factors in healthcare delivery.
- Define relevant ethical, legal, and regulatory principles in healthcare delivery.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, Trident has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
My research is focused on health communication and in particular I do research in consulting with the National Hemophilia Foundation. It’s been very rewarding working with these young women and really being able to help change their lives and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Rhynders, Associate Dean
Your courses at Trident are designed to help prepare you to address the challenges of access, quality, and cost in a dynamic healthcare environment. As a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) student, you will take a variety of classes, including Introduction to Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare, Health Care Finance, Management of Health Programs, Healthcare Quality Assessment and Improvement, and many others.
The BSHA requires 120 credits for degree completion. See the Trident University Catalog for all requirements and full descriptions of all course offerings. Students in the College of Health and Human Services are also required to meet Trident's general education requirements as specified in our course catalog.
Have you ever thought about earning your masters degree? If so, we have a dual credit option that allows you to earn MSHA degree credits while taking BSHA program courses. We call it FastracDC and it is a fast and affordable pathway to a masters degree. By selecting the dual credit option you can have three of your upper division courses applied towards an MSHA degree from Trident.
The College of Health and Human Services offers a general Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with no concentration.
Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:
- A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
If you plan to transfer-in potential credit, please review our transfer policy.
Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by passing a Trident Challenge Exam*? Undergraduate students can demonstrate their knowledge and, if successfully passed, earn credit toward their degree. Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!
*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition toward the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of Trident Challenge exams successfully passed. Trident Challenge exam credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for a reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential challenge exam savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
The following standard transfer policies apply:
- Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
- Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
- All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student's permanent record.
- Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
- At the undergraduate level, students may transfer in credit no matter the date of completion. In cases where the content of a course is deemed outdated or no longer relevant / equivalent credits for that course will transfer as general elective credits only.
- Students may formally appeal transfer decision to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing within five business days and must be accompanied by supporting documents or evidence.
Tuition cost for the bachelor program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $415 | $1,660 | $12,450 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members** | $330 | $1,320 | $9,900 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees** | $250 | $1,000 | $7,500 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** | $250 | $1,000 | $7,500 |
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 credits per year for 4 years. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? Visit Trident's Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident's Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.
Want to save time & money on your degree? Receive credit for eligible past experience and military service with Trident Fastrac*. Click here to learn more.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
The online Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) program is designed to provide skills to help graduates prepare to pursue entry and mid-level functional positions in health care administration or to pursue graduate education in the field. Our mission is to produce highly competent, ethical, caring health administration professionals who can both manage and effect change for the better in organizations and systems. We do this with an evidence-based, online teaching model, and a student-centered learning environment designed to help undergraduates expand their knowledge and skills.
Students in this program will study the social, economic, and political forces that shape the healthcare system. They will develop effective communication skills suitable for healthcare administration and explore how to address emerging trends and how they impact operations in a health-related administrative practice.
The BSHA requires 120 credits for degree completion.
You may be eligible for transfer credit with provided official transcripts.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
You can begin your education at Trident now. Classes at Trident begin monthly. Completion of the applications and admissions processes will depend on how quickly you begin.
Speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-800-579-3197) or request information online.
Once you have completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
Trident offers flexible courses in a curriculum tailored to skills and training utilized in the field of education today. In addition, it was developed for working adults. Trident goes the extra mile to evaluate military training and traditional academic credit to maximize potential credit transfer. We also offer several non-traditional ways to earn academic credits that can accelerate your ability to meet graduation requirements. Degree candidates can pursue an education degree online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own schedules.
