Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Applied Science in
Healthcare Administration
Supercharge your healthcare career by transforming your health-related AAS degree into a leadership role, mastering healthcare finance, law, and regulations to confidently manage in hospitals, private practices, and more, meeting the growing demands of the healthcare sector. Available Online and at the Meridian campus!
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About the Program
KEY INFORMATION: The Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Healthcare Administration, offered at Mississippi State University's Riley Campus in Meridian and Online, presents a unique educational pathway for individuals with health-related AAS degrees, starting in January 2024.
This program is meticulously crafted to equip future healthcare leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as managers in diverse clinical settings. Our graduates are groomed to take on pivotal roles in hospitals, private medical practices, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, insurance firms, and medical equipment manufacturing industries.
The courses you take in BAS in Healthcare Administration strengthen your core skills in:
- Communication Skills
- Financial Acumen in Healthcare
- Healthcare Policy and Law
- Healthcare Technology Management
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- Leadership in Clinical Settings
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Quality and Risk Management
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Courses
The courses below are for the Healthcare Administration BAS major.
HCA 3103 Health Information Systems
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
HCA 3113 Managing Healthcare Organizations
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. Management principles for large and small healthcare organizations including the fundamental principles of planning, organizing, and leading.
* Technical content transfers in from AAS in Healthcare-related area.
HCA 3123 Healthcare Economics
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. The United States healthcare system and healthcare organization management from an applied economics perspective; topics include costs, profit maximization, pricing, market structure, and government intervention
PREREQUISITE NOTICE
EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics
HCA 3203 Healthcare Marketing
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. This course explores the principles of marketing and their application in healthcare. Students will learn the essential elements of marketing strategies, including the marketing environment, customer behavior, STP, and the four Ps and their roles in healthcare industries.
* Technical content transfers in from AAS in Healthcare-related area.
HCA 3313 Healthcare Systems
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. This course explores the US healthcare system. Students examine access, quality, & cost, public health, managed care, patient services, and mental healthcare. They examine the role of healthcare professionals and providers. Students will look at how U.S. healthcare compares to other countries.
HCA 3513 Human Resource Management in Healthcare
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. Development of efficient programs for managing human resources in large and small healthcare settings. Emphasizes ethics, equal employment opportunity, performance evaluation, recruitment, selection, education, training, labor relations, resources and capabilities, safety, and health.
* Technical content transfers in from AAS in Healthcare-related area.
HCA 3813 Healthcare Regulations
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. Overview of health law in the U.S. Covers major laws & regulations that apply to healthcare, the most regulated sector of our economy. You will learn that health law is overlapping layers of federal, state, and local jurisdiction.
HCA 4013 Healthcare Ethics
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. An examination of major ethical theories and moral issues that bear on the provision of healthcare, including paternalism, confidentiality, end of life decisions, and access to healthcare.
HCA 4303 Finance for Healthcare
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. Concepts including budgeting, revenue cycle, cash management, investing, and risk are applied to the financial management of healthcare organizations.
PREREQUISITE NOTICE
FIN 3123 Financial Management
HCA 4803 Healthcare Policy
3 HOUR |
Meridian, Online
Three hours lecture. Policy making in the public and private health sectors in the United States. Governmental and corporate management of issues associated with access, cost, and quality; influences of health care and business ethics; processes of innovation. Policy formulation, implementation, assessment, and modification.
PCS 2111 Introduction to the Bachelor of Applied Science
1 HOUR |
Online
One hour lecture. Introduction to the Bachelor of Applied Science emphasizing the significance of merging applied and technical coursework from students' prior Associate of Applied Science degrees with upper-level coursework from the university. It provides a foundation for students to integrate theory-based education with practical and professional skills.
PCS 3103 Professional Leadership Strategies
3 HOUR |
Online
Three hours lecture. Tailored to empower adult learners currently active in the workforce, and students with proficiency in technical fields by equipping them with practical expertise to elevate their leadership capabilities.
PCS 4112 Professional Success Strategies in Applied Fields
2 HOUR |
Online
Two hours lecture. Designed for students in their final semester of the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). The course focuses on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge for successful professional transition and advancement in applied fields.
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Tuition & Scholarships
Transfer your credits for lower tuition
Use our Tuition Estimator (2025-2026) to see how affordable your degree could be. Slide the notch to the number of credits you've already earned—which may qualify for transfer credit—to get an estimate of what your remaining degree might cost. This estimate is for tuition and fees only for the Online Campus Only. This estimate does not include housing, food, books, supplies, or costs of living. For a better calculation of your true cost, please visit MSU Student Financial Aid, use their TrueCost Calculator tool, and contact them for more guidance.
BAS Degree Requirements: Our Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree requires 120 total credits. Use the slider to see your estimated cost based on how many transfer credits you bring in—the more credits you transfer, the fewer you'll need to complete at MSU.
Current Online Tuition Rates (Fall 2025/Spring 2026):
- 1-11 credit hours: $460.75 per credit hour
- 12-16 credit hours: $5,227.00 flat rate per semester
- Over 16 credit hours: Additional overload tuition at $460.75 per credit hour
Save Money with Full-Time Enrollment: Students who enroll full-time can complete their remaining degree requirements at a significantly lower total cost. For example, a student with no transfer credits taking 15 credit hours per semester for 4 semesters would pay approximately $20,908 in tuition and fees, compared to taking the same 60 credit hours part-time at $460.75 per credit hour ($27,645 total).
Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's MSU record after consulting with your advisor at Mississippi State. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted.
Scholarships and other financial aid options (MTAG, MESG, PTK, Community College Transfer, Military) will reduce this total tuition and fees cost for the hours you will need to earn a BAS degree.
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