Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, Minor in Health Ministry

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Healthcare Administration

Total program length

153 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Healthcare administration core

96 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration with a Minor in Health Ministry prepares students to become effective healthcare administrators who can integrate faith-based principles with evidence-based management practices. This program combines comprehensive healthcare management education with spiritual care training, equipping graduates to lead healthcare organizations with compassion, ethical integrity, and administrative excellence. Students will develop expertise in healthcare policy, financial management, operations, and strategic planning while gaining specialized knowledge in health ministry and faith-based patient care.

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration with a Minor in Health Ministry combines a rigorous general education foundation with comprehensive study in healthcare administration theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the analytical and leadership skills necessary to navigate complex health systems through a faith-based perspective.

Florida's current standard establishes a minimum of 120 semester credits for a bachelor's degree and at least 30 general-education credits for a Bachelor of Science. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 153
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Healthcare administration core | 96 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone Written Report & Presentation

• 3
• Completion of core courses in Healthcare Administration
• CAP 505
• Community Health Ministry Evaluation
• 3
• None
• CAP 510
• Independent Study / Field Research
• 3
• None
• CAP 520

Capstone Mentorship Seminar

• 3
• None
• CAP 501 — Healthcare Administration Capstone Research: Research methods for capstone projectThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• CAP 502 — Health Ministry Program Design: Designing and implementing health ministry programsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• CAP 503 — Final Capstone Project Development: Development and completion of capstone projectThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• CAP 504 — Capstone Written Report & Presentation: Written report and oral presentation of capstone projectThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• CAP 505 — Community Health Ministry Evaluation: Evaluation of community health ministry programsThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• CAP 510 — Independent Study / Field Research: Self-directed research under faculty supervisionThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• CAP 520 — Capstone Mentorship Seminar: Mentored seminar for capstone project developmentThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..

Capstone Oral Defense Preparation

• 3
• None
• CAP 600
• Senior Thesis: Advanced Integration of Health and Ministry
• 3
• CAP 504
• MPH 6002
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• 3
• None
• MPH 6004
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• 3
• None
• MPH 6005
• Healthcare Policy and Public Health Ethics
• 3
• None
• MPH 6007
• Nutrition and Holistic Health
• 3
• None
• MPH 6008
• Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health
• 3
• None
• CAP 530 — Capstone Oral Defense Preparation: Preparation for final capstone oral defenseThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• CAP 600 — Senior Thesis: Advanced Integration of Health and Ministry: Students will conduct original research or develop a major project that synthesizes healthcare administration principles with faith-based service models. The final output demonstrates technical competency and alignment with core ministry values. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MPH 6002 — Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Public health professionals work to improve the health and well-being of populations through disease prevention, health promotion, and health educationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• MPH 6004 — Environmental and Occupational Health: A Master of Science (MS) in Public Health is a graduate-level program designed to prepare individuals for careers in public health practice, research, policy, and administrationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• MPH 6005 — Healthcare Policy and Public Health Ethics: A Master of Science (MS) in Public Health is a graduate-level program designed to prepare individuals for careers in public health practice, research, policy, and administrationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• MPH 6007 — Nutrition and Holistic Health: A Master of Science (MS) in Public Health is a graduate-level program designed to prepare individuals for careers in public health practice, research, policy, and administrationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..
• MPH 6008 — Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health: A Master of Science (MS) in Public Health is a graduate-level program designed to prepare individuals for careers in public health practice, research, policy, and administrationThis course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions..

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• GEN 105 | Introduction to Theology | 3 | None
• GEN 105 | Introduction to Theology | 3 | None
• GEN 106 | GEN 106 Public Speaking and Communication (CSP) | 3 | None
• GEN 107 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 | None
• GEN 108 | Ethics and Moral Reasoning | 3 | None
• GEN 109 | Leadership and Team Development | 3 | None
• HCA 201 | Introduction to Healthcare Administration | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 202 | Healthcare Management and Leadership | 3 | None
• HCA 203 | Health Policy and Ethics | 3 | None
• HCA 204 | Healthcare Law and Compliance | 3 | None
• HCA 205 | Financial Management in Healthcare | 3 | None
• HCA 206 | Healthcare Marketing and Communication | 3 | None
• HCA 207 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 | None
• HCA 208 | Strategic Planning in Healthcare | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 209 | Quality Improvement and Patient Safety | 3 | None
• HCA 210 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 | None
• HCA 211 | Health Economics and Policy | 3 | None
• HCA 212 | Healthcare Financial Accounting | 3 | None
• HCA 213 | Healthcare Operations Management | 3 | None
• HCA 214 | Healthcare Risk Management | 3 | None
• HCA 215 | Healthcare Administration Internship | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HCA 290 | Open Elective / Practicum Enhancement | 3 | None
• HCA 301 | Long-Term Care Administration (Elective) | 3 | None
• HCA 302 | Global Health Systems (Elective) | 3 | None
• HCA 303 | Healthcare Supply Chain Management (Elective) | 3 | None
• HCA 304 | Healthcare Entrepreneurship (Elective) | 3 | None
• HCA 305 | Public Health Administration (Elective) | 3 | None
• HCA 401 | Organizational Behavior in Faith-Based Health Systems | 3 | HCA 202
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HM 401 | Introduction to Health Ministry | 3 | None
• HM 402 | Spiritual Care in Healthcare | 3 | None
• HM 403 | Faith-Based Approaches to Patient Care | 3 | None
• HM 404 | Counseling in Health Ministry | 3 | None
• HM 405 | Health Ministry Leadership | 3 | None
• HM 406 | Theology of Suffering and Compassionate Care | 3 | HM 401
• GEN 450 | Grant Writing and Resource Development for Ministries | 3 | GEN 107
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP 501 | Healthcare Administration Capstone Research | 3 | None
• CAP 502 | Health Ministry Program Design | 3 | None
• CAP 503 | Final Capstone Project Development | 3 | Completion of core courses in the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program
• CAP 504 | Capstone Written Report & Presentation | 3 | Completion of core courses in Healthcare Administration
• CAP 505 | Community Health Ministry Evaluation | 3 | None
• CAP 510 | Independent Study / Field Research | 3 | None
• CAP 520 | Capstone Mentorship Seminar | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP 530 | Capstone Oral Defense Preparation | 3 | None
• CAP 600 | Senior Thesis: Advanced Integration of Health and Ministry | 3 | CAP 504
• MPH 6002 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 | None
• MPH 6004 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 | None
• MPH 6005 | Healthcare Policy and Public Health Ethics | 3 | None
• MPH 6007 | Nutrition and Holistic Health | 3 | None
• MPH 6008 | Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MPH 6009 | Global Health Issues and Faith-Based Responses | 3 | None
• MPH 6010 | Research Methods in Public Health | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Healthcare Administrator
• Hospital Manager
• Health Services Manager
• Clinical Operations Director
• Health Ministry Coordinator
• Healthcare Consultant
• Medical Office Manager
• Nursing Home Administrator
• Health Information Manager
• Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist
• Patient Care Services Manager
• Healthcare Policy Analyst
• Community Health Program Director
• Faith-Based Healthcare Leader

Important Notices

• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Degree abbreviation | B.S. in Healthcare Administration
• Total program length | 153 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years