Health Services Administration
The University of Evansville offers three degrees in Health Services Administration (HSA) to meet the rising challenges of the health care industry:
- Four-year bachelor's degree (BS)
- Five-year combined bachelor's/master's degree (BS/MS)
- Two-year master's degree (MS)
Incoming traditional students have the choice to obtain a four-year traditional degree or extend one additional year and achieve both the bachelor's and master's degrees. Students interested in the BS/MS program need to apply through the University of Evansville's Admissions Office. International students need to apply through the university's Office of International Admissions.
The many changes in health care resulting from government administration, new advancements in technology and ever fluctuating populations have created a need for managers who can deal with a multitude of challenges specific to the health care industry. Health care administrators need to understand business concepts as well as health related aspects of the care delivery.
Career Opportunities
Health Care Administrators are employed by a wide variety of organizations including hospitals, managed care companies, outpatient care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, mental health organizations, public health agencies and any organization that has a stake in health care today. The need for health services administrators is projected to increase faster than the average of all occupations through the next 5-10 years.
