Earn your Bachelor of Health Care Administration 100% Online
Shape the future of health care with our 100% online Bachelor of Health Care Administration program.
Gain essential healthcare administration skills with Mount Mercy University’s 100% online Bachelor of Health Care Administration program. Integrate theory with practical experience in management, finance, and ethics—bridge real-world scenarios with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare organizations.
Program benefits
Mount Mercy offers flexible online programs with 5- and 10-week classes and nine start dates.
Convenience & Flexibility
Mount Mercy offers flexible online programs. Earn your degree without putting your life on hold—access courses anytime, and study when it’s convenient for you. Degrees can be completed in 18-24 months with existing credits!
Personalized Learning
We built our programs to cater to your busy schedule. Progress through the material at your own pace and review the content as needed. You’re in control.
Career Advancement
Our online undergraduate programs allow working professionals to pursue higher education while continuing to work, enhancing career prospects, and opening new job opportunities.
Is Mount Mercy University a good choice for full-time students?
Absolutely! Our online programs are completely tailored to your schedule, which means you can focus on your studies while juggling work, school, and family life. The best part? You are in charge of when and where to study. But you’re never alone. Your professor or counselor is just a click away through the campus portal.
MMU Plus
Want a head start on your master’s degree? Current Mount Mercy students can take up to four advanced courses in any of our graduate programs during their undergraduate studies, if eligible.
Get more from your college experience
It’s easy to see why so many students choose MMU Plus
- Jump-start your master’s degree and take advantage of an up to $9,600 value
- Fulfill electives in your bachelor’s program
- Use your current financial aid toward graduate-level classes
- Make connections for jobs and placements
- Gain advanced skills
All at no extra cost!
Program requirements and course details
Bachelor of Health Care Administration
Students in Mount Mercy University’s Bachelor of Health Care Administration program will gain comprehensive skills for success. The curriculum integrates theoretical constructs with practical experiences, fostering effective communication and proficiency in management, finance, accounting, and marketing. Students will understand the societal context of health care organizations and principles of law and ethics. You’ll also analyze case studies to merge theory with practice and gain a deeper understanding of health care administration.
A Health Care Administration major prepares students for professional administration positions in all health care and health care service areas. A health care administration degree prepares students for a career in any of the following:
- Office Manager
- Clinical Administrator
- Insurance Specialist
- Hospital, Medical Records, or Facilities Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Pharmaceutical Product Manager
Bachelor of Health Care Administration degree requirements
45 credit hours in reflection and action core curriculum requirements
39 credits in degree program major requirements
If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit, please contact online admissions at
319.449.1325 or onlineadmissions@mtmercy.edu.
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
| BA 203 | Principles of Law | 3 |
| BC 202 | Accounting: Information for Decisions | 4 |
| BK 208 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| BN 204 | Principles Of Management | 3 |
| HS 200 | Organization of Health Care Services | 3 |
| HS 201 | Quality Patient/Resident Care | 3 |
| HS 320 | Health Care Law, Regulations and Compliance | 3 |
| HS 415 | Health Care Informatics | 3 |
| HS 430 | Financial Issues in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| HS 450 | Internship in Health Care | 3 |
| MA 135 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
| NU 113 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Choose One of the Following: | 3-4.5 | |
| BI 123 | Biology of Human Concern | |
| BI 125 | Foundations of Biology & Scientific Inquiry I | |
| BI 150 | Basic Microbiology | |
| Choose One of the Following: | 3 | |
| EC 251 | Macroeconomics Principles | |
| EC 252 | Microeconomic Principles | |
| Choose Two of the Following: | 6 | |
| HS 220 | Health Literacy | |
| HS 300 | Principles of Leadership for Health Care Navigation and Administration | |
| HS 399 | Special Topics: Health Care | |
| PO 326 | Politics and Public Policy | |
| PO 353 | Politics and Economic Policy in the United States | |
| PS 259 | Health Psychology: Health & Wellness Applied | |
| PS 349 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | |
| SO 240 | Medical Sociology | |
| SO 342 | Sociology of Mental Health & Illness | |
| SO 343 | Global Health | |
| SO 344 | Gender & Health | |
| SW 225 | Aging In America | |
| SW 245 | Basic Helping Skills | |
| Total Hours | 47-48.5 |
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