Online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy

Health care administration and policy covers the policies and procedures that make up the U.S. health care system. A complex, multifaceted system, understanding all parts of health care administration is critical for those interested in pursuing a career in health care.

The health care administration and policy degree is ideal for students looking to:

• Get involved in the health care system in a management or administrative role.
• Work in local or federal government, crafting law and policy.
• Advocate for health policy change working for a non-governmental organization.
• Become practitioners managing their own practice.

In all clinical settings addressing mental and physical health, administrators are critical to ensure everything runs smoothly. Administrative work centers on meeting patient needs, evaluating key services, budgeting, improvement and daily oversight of operations. On the policy side of health care, the primary focus is working with leaders to set standards for the industry, creating standard operating procedures, engaging in advocacy or working with the government to create and amend regulations.

Why earn an online health care administration degree from ASU?

The need for a non-clinical professional workforce continues to grow due to an aging population, a rise in chronic conditions, changes in technology and increasingly complex regulations. As a student in this program, you’ll learn through a multidisciplinary approach taught by a diverse group of experienced faculty members. You’ll graduate prepared to become an administrative leader or team member in health care facilities, private practices, hospitals and more.