Bachelor of Health Administration - ASPIRE
Overview
WHAT FACULTY & STUDENTS SAY
The Bachelor of Health Administration degree at Belhaven College, now Belhaven University, is designed to integrate a foundation of general education with healthcare management theory and practical expertise that prepares the graduates for management positions in healthcare. The health administration curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified to be relevant to healthcare administration:
- Critical thinking from a biblical perspective to analyze and solve complex problems
- Professional communication skills developed through an understanding of the biblical principles applicable to provide effective communication strategies within the organization, with staff, patients, and the public
- Leadership abilities that have been established on biblical principles to establish and lead effective work teams toward a shared organizational mission
- Foundation of ethical principles based on the Bible to guide the decision-making process from application of personal and organizational values
- Quantitative skills to manage an organization's Financial health provide data to measure and report an organization's quality outcomes
- Legal and regulatory knowledge to reduce an organization's liability and effectively manage risk
- Broad knowledge of the health administration industry, to include managed care and long term care administration
- Marketing strategies taught from a Christian worldview to reach the appropriate audience in creative, cost effective ways
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Curriculum Summary
| Bachelor of Health Administration Curriculum Summary | ||
| Course # | Title | Credit |
| BUS301 | Advanced Learning Applications | 1 |
| BSM 325 | Introduction to Management Decision-Making | 3 |
| BHA 315 | Health Care Organizations in the United States | 3 |
| BUS 362 | Human Resources | 3 |
| BSM 370 | Financial Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BBA 310 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BBA 412 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUS 414 | Business Law | 3 |
| BSM 392 | Research Methods | 3 |
| BSM 425 | Marketplace Economics | 3 |
| BSM 415 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BHA 402 | Ethics in Health Administration | 3 |
| BHA 326 | Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis | 3 |
| BHA 401 | Financial Administration of Health Care | 3 |
| BHA 411 | Health Care Marketing | 3 |
| BBA 419 | Business Policy | 3 |
| WVC 401 | Kingdom Life: Family and Workplace | 3 |
Major |
49 | |
General Education |
47 | |
Additional Transfer or Electives |
28 | |
Total Required Course Hours |
124 | |
Course Descriptions
See University Catalogue for course descriptions.
Admission Information
As you apply for admission to Belhaven
University, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item
required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college.
If you have any questions about admission, contact aspire@belhaven.edu or (601)968-5988.
1. COMPLETE the APPLICATION for ADMISSION ONLINE
- Pay the $25 application fee through the online payment form.
- If you prefer not to fill out the application online, you can download it and mail/fax it in: application for admission
- Minimum age of 21* (If you are unable to meet the admission requirements, please contact the Office of Admission.)
- One year of relevant work experience required
*Age Waiver
In rare cases, the admissions committee may waive the age requirement under the following guidelines:- The student must show significant work experience.
- Cumulative transfer GPA must be at least 2.5.
- The committee may request an interview with the applicant.
2. REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS
- Please submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. You may make copies of the transcript request form provided.
- Students applying with fewer than 12 semester hours of college credit acceptable by Belhaven must also submit an official high school transcript showing the date of graduation. A 2.0 grade point average is required.
- A student who has earned the General Education Development (GED) certificate may be admitted. An official GED transcript must be provided from the State Department of Education of the state that issued the certificate; subscores must be 45 or higher or an average standard score of 50 or higher.
3. TRANSFERRING CREDITS
Full credit is usually allowed for students transferring work from another regionally accredited institution. See Transferability of Credit Notice. The registrar will determine if the work is consistent with a liberal arts curriculum. The final decision is made on the basis that work must:
- be from an accredited institution,
- be college level, and
- equal a 2.0 average.
4. SUBMIT TEST SCORES
- Diagnostic Testing will also be available to students in order to determine the student’s level of Math and English skills.
- Your admission representative will work with you to determine what, if any, additional items may be required to present your application package to the Admission Committee.
- A veteran who wishes to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 and/or DD295 to Belhaven University.
- All international students whose native language is not English must present an acceptable score of at least 450 paper-based, or 45 internet-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A student with a TOEFL score of 450-524 or iBT score of 45-60 will be required to take English as a Second Language courses before beginning their program of study. If a student scores 525 or higher they will not be required to take English as a Second Language courses. Exceptions to this requirement will be considered for students presenting strong verbal scores on the SAT or ACT, or if students provide other evidence of English proficiency acceptable to the University. In registering for the TOEFL, note the Belhaven TOEFL code number is 1055. All international students must provide an official guarantee of funds (Affidavit of Support) for the first academic year of attendance. Medical Insurance is also required.
5. FINANCIAL AID
- Apply for Federal Assistance by filing the Free Application for Federal Assistance (FAFSA) on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to list Belhaven University as one of the colleges to receive the results of your evaluation. Our code number is 002397. Do not mail the form before January 1 but applying early improves your opportunities for the best aid package.
- Visit the Belhaven University Financial Aid Web Site.
Please return all admission materials above to:
Phone: 1-800-786-1779 or 601-968-5988
Fax: 601-352-7640
aspire@belhaven.edu
Belhaven University does not discriminate in the administration of its education policies, applications for admission, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and extracurricular programs. The rights, privileges, programs and activities at Belhaven University are made available to all students who are enrolled regardless of sex, religion, color, national origin, handicap or age.
