Engage in collaborative group experiences to develop and strengthen
communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills needed in today’s health care industry. This program is
designed to help you influence health care professionals and
organizational processes, lead performance management, ensure the
implementation of initiatives, and optimize the effectiveness of
health care organizations. It is offered in both a bachelor's degree
pathway and an accelerated master's pathway (AMP). Successful
graduates of this program may pursue roles as health care
professionals.
The FlexPath option offers the potential to significantly reduce the
cost of earning your degree, accelerate the time required for degree
completion, and better align your learning to the needs of employers
and society. Traditionally, degree programs are constructed around
credit hours that measure the time required to complete specific
courses. Under, FlexPath, degree programs are constructed around the
direct assessment of demonstrated competencies. While resources will
be recommended, you can use any materials and resources you choose,
including textbooks, eBooks, simulations, videos, articles, and work
experiences. This new competency-based format allows you to complete
course work at your own pace throughout each quarter. Once you believe
you have mastered the course concepts, you will complete activities to
demonstrate specific competencies by the end of the quarter.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
We have not yet collected enough information
to publish learning outcome data for this program.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Care Administration
specializations
- Health Information Management
- Health Information Management, Accelerated Master's Pathway option (AMP)
- Leadership
- Leadership, Accelerated Master's Pathway option (AMP)
Quality and Professional Relevance
- The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program is designed around the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) content areas and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Competency Assessment Tool 2015.
- This program features a collaborative, problem-based learning model that incorporates industry best practices and the knowledge and skill sets expected by leading health care organizations.
- The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+) report shows that Capella seniors score significantly higher in critical thinking and written communication compared to seniors from non-proprietary and other proprietary institutions. The full CLA+ report is available.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Apply organizational skills and cultural competence to effectively develop and lead high-performance teams to meet diverse stakeholder and organizational goals in a variety of health care environments.
- Execute decisions in compliance with personal and professional values and legal, regulatory and ethical considerations inherent in managing healthcare systems and organizations.
- Analyze records and reports for action based upon established benchmarks and organizational goals and performance.
- Develop approaches to operational and strategic issues in managing health care organizations through the use of information technology, leadership skills, risk management, quality improvement concepts, and the application of healthcare ethics.
- Apply continuous improvement and quality management processes to improve outcomes.
- Create reports and records to attain measurable results in quality improvement, patient safety, budgeting, supply chain management, and risk management.
- Interpret the organizational elements, structure, performance, financing, terminology, and delivery modalities for the US health care system.
Bachelor of Science Program Graduates
Data from graduates from all Bachelor of Science programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
All Bachelor's Graduates
Career Preparation
All Bachelors Degree Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to
my career: 76%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 79%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 79%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career & Professional Accomplishments
All Bachelor's Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
All Bachelors Degree Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession:
41%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 39%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 36%
Received a salary increase: 36%
Received a promotion: 37%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Bachelor of Science Program Graduates
Data from graduates from all Bachelor of Science programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction with Capella
All Bachelor's Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
All Bachelors Degree Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 86%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 91%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 84%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
All Bachelor's Graduates
Skills & Abilities
All Bachelors Degree Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources
appropriately: 96%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 96%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 97%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 98%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 98%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues: 97%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity: 95%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 97%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 96%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 96%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 95%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
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"I now have a better understanding of how supply chain and
inventory management actually works. That helps me apply what I've
learned to find better ways of doing things."
Carol Roman
Currently pursuing BS
School of undergraduate studies
Specialization in Management and Leadership