Health Administration Concentration
Program Description
The Healthcare Administration Concentration within the Associate in Science in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, health services management, or a related field.
This concentration combines core business principles with an introduction to the structure and operations of healthcare systems. Students examine topics such as healthcare management, ethics, policy, finance, and organizational leadership within medical and community health settings. Coursework emphasizes analytical thinking, professional communication, and an understanding of regulatory and operational environments in healthcare organizations.
The program provides a strong business foundation while preparing students for upper-level study in healthcare-focused management programs.
Transfer Information
The Healthcare Administration concentration is structured to align with bachelor’s degree programs in healthcare administration, health services management, public health (administration track), and related disciplines.
Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty and Advising & Transfer Services to ensure coursework aligns with the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students planning to transfer within New Jersey should explore the “Transfer Programs” feature on NJ Transfer (www.njtransfer.org) to review articulation agreements and institutional requirements.
Because healthcare management programs may have specific prerequisites, early academic planning is strongly recommended.
Career Information
The A.S. in Business Administration – Healthcare Administration Concentration is designed primarily for transfer. A bachelor’s degree is typically required for management roles in healthcare settings.
With further education, graduates may pursue careers such as:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Medical Office Manager
- Hospital Department Supervisor
- Health Services Coordinator
- Practice Manager
- Healthcare Operations Analyst
Students are encouraged to consult with faculty and Career Services early in their academic journey to explore transfer pathways and long-term career planning within healthcare systems.
Students are encouraged to keep track of degree requirements by using the “My Progress” screen on Student Planning. Student Planning can be accessed via logging into Ocean Connect.
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 151 | English I | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| STSC 150 | Student Success Seminar 2 | 2 |
| ECON 151 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 134 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 152 | English II | 3 |
| MATH 156 or MATH 166 or (MATH 191 or higher) 1 | 3-4 | |
| ECON 152 | Microeconomics Principles | 3 |
| CSIT 123 | Integrated Office Software | 3 |
| ACCT 161 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUSN 251 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ACCT 162 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BIOL 130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture | 4 |
| HEHP 183 | Introduction to Health Administration | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| BUSN 271 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| HEHP 227 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| COMM 154 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives to meet 60 credits 3 | 2-3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 59-62 | |
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Many four-year business degree programs require Precalculus or Calculus as the entry-level math course. Students planning to transfer to Stockton University business programs should take Statistics. Kean Ocean students should take College Algebra and a second math course in Precalculus. Students should speak with an academic advisor when making course selections.
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A variety of STSC -Student Success Seminar courses are available.
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Students should speak with an academic advisor when selecting elective. Students planning to transfer to Stockton University should consider taking ACCT 263.