Health Administration (BS)

Who should apply?

The undergraduate health administration program is for early careerists with an interest in working in in an administrative capacity for health care and service organizations such as hospitals, senior housing facilities, public health clinics, medical practices, health policy and consulting organizations, health IT firms, government agencies, and health care payers.

Why choose George Mason?

• The BS in Health Administration at Mason is certified by the Association of Undergraduate Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
• Courses are offered 100% online, meaning that student can take them from any location across the globe.  This structure also accommodates both full-time and part-time students.  Online courses offer convenience to those students who work during the day and cannot attend classes during this time.
• Our faculty is made up of real-world practitioners, seasoned executives, and researchers who have spent many years working in the field of health administration.

Program requirements may change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements. The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis leading to completion of the objectives of the undergraduate BS program.

Degree Requirements

Total credits: 120

Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees, including the Mason Core requirements.

Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees.

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Additionally, your current employer may provide tuition reimbursement opportunities for graduate studies.

Possible careers for graduates

The BS in health administration prepares students for entry-level health care administration and management careers in a variety of health care service organizations, companies, and agencies. Health service administrators work in a variety of settings such as:

• clinics
• hospitals
• physician practices
• consulting firms
• community health organizations
• home care organizations
• long-term care organizations
• managed care organizations
• information technology organizations
• medical technology organizations
• supply organizations
• advocacy organizations
• professional associations
• the insurance industry

Application Materials

Undergraduate application

• Application fee
• High school transcripts SAT or ACT scores (students who graduated from high school more than five years prior to enrollment at Mason are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores)