Become a Confident Leader

The health care field is rapidly expanding, and confident, capable leaders are in high demand. To lead, you need a firm set of ethical values and the ability to motivate others. You also need practical skills in human resources and research-based decision-making. Count on Belhaven to instill those values and teach you the skills you need to go far in this challenging — and highly rewarding — field.

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Health Administration at Belhaven University

Why You’ll Love Health Administration at Belhaven

Flexibility

Classes are offered in seven-week terms throughout the year, so you can plan a schedule that best fits you. Plus, you can complete classwork or view materials at any time through our Canvas e-learning system.

Caring Faculty

As experts in their fields, our faculty members are dedicated to helping you learn complex subjects. They know you by name, and they push you to succeed at the highest level.

Top Business School

Colleges of Distinction recognizes us as a top Christian business school. The honor is based on faculty and program quality, a commitment to offering you real-world experience, and alumni job placement.

Christian Worldview

You are challenged to think critically and analytically about who God is — and who you are — as we equip you to fulfill your calling to glorify God and be a blessing to the world.

#9 Best School

Study.com ranked Belhaven as a top 10 “Best Healthcare Administration School”

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Flexibility for your busy lifestyle

A Proven Value

Our tuition is affordable, and we also offer comprehensive financial aid packages

ACHE Student Chapter

Belhaven hosts a local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives

What Can I Do with a Health Administration Degree?

Our Health Administration curriculum emphasizes the roles of leaders in the workplace. This 124 credit hour program includes courses in business fundamentals, business law, communication, computer applications, human resources, marketing, and research-based decision-making.

Potential occupations include:
  • Case and contract managers
  • Communications and marketing assistants
  • Leadership and management of technological innovations
  • Managers of health information services
  • Office finance and accounting roles
  • Office or department management roles
  • Project consultants and supervisors
  • Supervisors of medical records, billing, and insurance
  • Supervisory roles in human resources

School of Business: Verified Excellence

Belhaven’s business school is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Why is this important?

Knowing the School of Business is accredited by the IACBE tells you that Belhaven voluntarily holds itself to a set of quality standards and is willing to allow outside business experts come to campus and verify Belhaven is doing what we say we are doing. Belhaven’s commitment to the accreditation process benefits you because it ensures you will be provided a quality education.

Health Administration: What You’ll Study

Applying to Belhaven’s online programs is quick and easy. We’ll need a couple supporting documents — things like transcripts from any other school you’ve attended. When you have gathered those, just complete our online application form.

How To Apply

These rates are for August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024.

Program Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate Degree/Certificate $435
Active Military Discount, Undergraduate Program $250
20% Discount: Military Spouse/Veteran/First Responder $348

* Military/first responder benefits cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarships or discounts.

Visit the Scholarships, Tuition & Fees page to view other fees as well as the cost estimate calculator.

The Fall meeting of Belhaven Future Healthcare Leaders is Monday, October 3rd from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. in Irby 300 on the main campus. The meeting is open to all Belhaven students, faculty, and staff who are interested in healthcare. Kevin Stump from Mississippi Organ Recovery (MORA) will be the guest speaker. The upcoming bone marrow collection project will be discussed. Lunch will be provided by MORA. Please RSVP if you are attending.

Belhaven has a student chapter of Belhaven Future Healthcare Leaders (BFHL) for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The purpose of the chapter is to promote educational development of skills necessary for the effective leadership in healthcare organizations that students may serve once completing their studies at Belhaven University. Membership is open to all Belhaven University students and faculty who have an interest in healthcare management.

Meet the Chair

Dr. Brett Andrews

Dean of the School of Business

601-968-8945
bandrews@belhaven.edu

Contact Us

Office of Adult, Graduate, and Online Admission

Phone: 601-968-5940

Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202

Fax: 601-300-2932

onlineadmission@belhaven.edu

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Verse of the Year

God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.

Philippians 2:13