Business Administration – Health Care Administration concentration

Health Care Administration is a concentration in Central Penn College’s Business Administration bachelor’s degree program.

Lead the Business of Health Care with a Business Administration Degree – Health Care Administration Concentration

If you’ve ever experienced long wait times in a doctor’s office or an overcrowded emergency room, you’ve seen firsthand that health care is about much more than medicine. Behind every patient visit, there’s a complex system of financial, operational, and regulatory factors at play—factors that require skilled professionals to manage efficiently.

Health care is a massive industry, and like any business, it demands strong leadership to operate effectively. The Health Care Administration concentration within Central Penn College’s Business Administration bachelor’s degree program prepares students to take on this essential role. From financial management and insurance policies to staffing, government regulations, and strategic planning, students will gain the knowledge and skills to keep health care facilities running smoothly while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Now, more than ever, the health care industry needs well-trained business professionals who understand the unique challenges of the field. Without strong administrators, medical facilities can face financial instability, operational inefficiencies, and regulatory issues—all of which directly impact patient care. That’s why Central Penn College’s Health Care Administration concentration focuses on equipping students with a deep understanding of the industry’s inner workings, including the evolving landscape of insurance, compliance, and health care policies.

Through this concentration, students will develop the strategic thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to manage hospitals, private practices, insurance companies, and other health care organizations. They’ll learn to navigate the ever-changing health care environment, ensuring that facilities remain financially sound and operationally efficient while delivering exceptional patient care.

If you want to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of the medical field, the Health Care Administration concentration in the Business Administration degree program is your opportunity to step into a leadership role. Take the first step toward a career where business meets health care—and where your skills can make a life-changing difference.

Courses

Careers you can pursue

• Hospital Administrator/Manager
• Healthcare Facility Manager
• Health Services Manager
• Medical Practice Manager
• Health Information Manager
• Health Policy Analyst
• Healthcare Consultant
• Clinical Manager
• Healthcare Financial Manager
• Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager

You will succeed if you are...

• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Cultural Competence