Healthcare Administration
Location: Lincoln, Online
Degree Type: Undergraduate
College of Business
Healthcare Administration Major Program Overview
If you are passionate about improving healthcare organizations and making a meaningful difference in people's lives, healthcare administration is where you belong. As a healthcare administration major, you will develop the expertise, strategic thinking, and specialized knowledge that healthcare organizations demand. Our application-oriented curriculum goes beyond theory - you will develop knowledge in healthcare policy, healthcare finance, strategic operations, and data-driven decision-making while learning to navigate the complex healthcare landscape with clarity and confidence. From healthcare justice and ethics to innovation and quality improvement, you will build the skills that prepare you to operate effectively in hospitals, clinics, insurance organizations, tech companies, and public health institutions. In addition, you will strengthen your analytical reasoning, sharpen your decision-making abilities, and learn to balance operational excellence with quality patient care.
Program Information
Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Administration Minor
Career Opportunities in Healthcare Administration
Doane's healthcare administration graduates are strategic problem-solvers who excel at improving healthcare systems, managing resources, and enhancing patient outcomes. With this degree, you will enter one of the nation's fastest-growing sectors, offering diverse, rewarding career paths across hospitals, medical practices, insurance companies, government agencies, and nonprofit health organizations. Career opportunities for healthcare administration majors may include:
- Medical Practice Manager – Oversee physician offices and outpatient facilities, managing operations, staff, and patient services.
- Health Information Manager – Direct the management of patient data, electronic health records, and health information systems.
- Managed Care Coordinator – Work with insurance companies and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and control costs.
- Healthcare Quality Manager – Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care outcomes.
- Patient Services Manager – Coordinate patient experience programs and manage front-line healthcare service teams.
- Healthcare Consultant – Advise healthcare organizations on operations, strategy, compliance, and performance improvement.
- Clinical Services Manager – Coordinate clinical departments and ensure efficient delivery of patient care services.
- Healthcare Compliance Officer – Ensure healthcare organizations meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Healthcare Operations Manager – Optimize workflows, resource allocation, and operational efficiency in healthcare settings.
