Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration

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The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Healthcare Administration is specifically tailored to cultivate leaders for managerial roles within clinical settings. The specialized educational pathway is ideal for individuals holding health-related Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees, offering the opportunity to transfer up to 45 hours of technical credits. Graduates of the program will have opportunities to work in a wide variety of clinical settings.

Health-related A.A.S. degrees suitable for the program:

Dental Hygiene Technology
Health Information Technology
Medical Assisting Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Management Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiological Technology
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Surgical Technology
Associate Degree Nursing

Tuition & Fees

Tuition per credit hour	$419.00
Instructional Support Fee per credit hour	$25.00

Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.

Degree Requirements

The following requirements must be met to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration:

Must pass a minimum of 120 applicable hours.
- 60 hours must be earned at an accredited four-year university.
- 30 hours of upper-level (3000/4000) credits must be earned at MSU.
- The final 30 hours must be earned at MSU.
- Up to 60 hours transferred from an accredited community college may apply toward the degree (up to 45 hours may be technical credit).
Must meet GPA requirements:
- 2.00 GPA on all MSU course work attempted.
- 2.00 GPA on all course work attempted.

Transfer Credit

May apply up to 60 hours from an accredited community college (up to 45 hours may be technical credit).
Minimum overall GPA of 2.0 at time of admission.
Upon admission to the university, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate prior coursework to determine how it transfers to Mississippi State University.

Program Outline

30-32	General Education Required Hours
36	HCA Major Core Required Hours
9	Additional Required Hours
43-45	Healthcare Technical Hours from A.A.A. degree
120	Total Required Hours to Graduate

Program Curriculum

BAS Curriculum Map

General Education Core:

All students who enter MSU must meet the common core curriculum requirements as set by the Board of Trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning of the State of Mississippi to qualify for any bachelor’s degree.

English Composition I & II (6 hours)
Fine Arts* (3 hours)
Humanities* (6 hours)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Core Elective*
Mathematics (3 hours)
- Business Stats I or Intro to Stats
Natural Sciences with Labs* (6-8 hours)

*See MSU Undergraduate Catalog for General Education course options.

Healthcare Administration Major Core:

Course Number	Course Title	Hours
HCA 3103	Health Information Systems	3
HCA 3113	Managing Healthcare Organizations	3
HCA 3123	Healthcare Economics	3
HCA 3203	Healthcare Marketing	3
HCA 3313	Intro to U.S. Healthcare System	3
HCA 3513	Human Resource Management in Healthcare	3
HCA 3813	Intro to Healthcare Law & Regulation	3
HCA 4013	Ethical Issues in Healthcare	3
HCA 4303	Financial Management for Healthcare	3
HCA 4803	Healthcare Policy	3
PCS 2111	Introduction to Bachelor of Applied Science	3
PCS 3103	Professional Leadership Strategies	3
PCS 4112	Professional Success Strategies in Applied Fields	3

Additional Healthcare Administration Requirements:

Course Number	Course Title	Hours
CO 1013 or CO 1003	Introduction to Communications -or- Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
EN 3313 or MGT 3213	Writing for the Workplace -or- Organizational Communications	3
FIN 3123	Financial Management	3

Healthcare Technical Hours:

Course Number	Course Title	Hours
xxxx	Technical content transfers from the Associate of Applied Science in a related area.	43-45

Admissions

If you have never attended Mississippi State University, please complete the online Undergraduate Admissions Application.

You will choose Healthcare Administration (BAS) as your major and Online Education as your campus.
Submit a separate official final transcript from each college or university attended; faxed transcripts will not be accepted. An applicant may not ignore previous college attendance and must list all colleges attended on the application for admission. You must be in good standing at the last college or university attended.
Transcripts and documents may be sent to admit@msstate.edu.
If you are unable to submit official transcripts and other documentation electronically, you may send them via U.S. Postal Service to:
Office of Admissions & Scholarships
P.O. Box 6334
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Readmission

If you have previously attended Mississippi State University, you will need to apply for Readmission.

You will choose Healthcare Administration (BAS) as your major and Online Education as your campus.
Once you are readmitted, contact your advisor so they may change your major and campus and advise you for the upcoming semester.
Submit a separate official final transcript from each college or university attended; faxed transcripts will not be accepted. An applicant may not ignore previous college attendance and must list all colleges attended on the application for admission. You must be in good standing at the last college or university attended.
Transcripts and documents may be sent to admit@msstate.edu
If you are unable to submit official transcripts and other documentation electronically, you may send them via U.S. Postal Service to:
Office of Admissions & Scholarships
P.O. Box 6334
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Academic Advising

After gaining admission to the university, you must contact your assigned advisor to determine the courses most appropriate to take. Before the upcoming semester, your advisor will send an email to your MSU email account, making course recommendations based on your program of study.

Mississippi State University uses email as its official means of communication with all MSU students. Please check your MSU email account (NetID@msstate.edu) daily. Information on setting up your MSU email can be found at the link for student services.

Program Reminders

If you want to deviate from the program of study recommended for you, check with your advisor.
If you take courses not on your recommended program of study, there is a risk that the classes will not count toward your Healthcare Administration degree.

All programs of study are subject to review by the Registrar's Office for graduation, even from a signed program of study. Courses that do not articulate to a MSU course may or may not apply to your program as core courses. You can see these course articulations through Degree Works. Degree Works is your personal degree audit system and can be accessed by: