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Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration at Drexel LeBow provides you with the essential knowledge and opportunities to develop the critical competencies required for a management career in health services management or administration. The program is designed for those interested in the non-clinical aspects of the health care and services.

Flexible Learning Options

Choose from our on-campus and online degree options

Fully Accredited

Affiliate member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration

BS in Health Services Administration Curriculum

The BS in Health Services Administration follows the key competency areas outlined by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership. In addition to foundational courses in business, computing, English, mathematics, natural sciences and more, this degree requires core courses such as:

  • Introduction to Health Systems Administration
  • Health Care Law
  • Financial Management in Health Care
  • Nonprofits and Health Care
  • Health Care Marketing
  • Management of Health Services
  • Leadership in Health Services Administration
  • Ethics in Health Care Management

Learn more about degree requirements
View the plan of study in the Drexel Catalog

More Ways to Study Health Services Administration

Dual degree programs at Drexel LeBow enable academically qualified students to earn both a bachelor's and an advanced degree in five years.

Drexel LeBow offers a variety of minors and certificates to supplement your major, for both LeBow students and those from other Drexel colleges.

Careers and Network

Opportunities for graduates with a health services administration degree are increasing at a higher rate than average for all occupations, and the typical entry-level education required is a bachelor’s degree (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Graduates with a background in health services administration are prepared for a wide range of entry-level positions in areas such as health care leadership and management, health care consulting, health policy analytics, pharmaceutical sales and more.

Explore health services administration career opportunities

Drexel Co-op and Experience

Students on Drexel co-op

Over 100 years of industry partnership has taught us the value of an immersive education. We focus on ensuring students have access to a wide variety of learning opportunities beyond the classroom to gain deep expertise, broad perspectives and the essential soft skills needed to succeed in business and in life.

Drexel Co-op

Through the Drexel Co-op program, health services administration majors can alternate six months of classroom learning with six months of full-time professional experience through University-approved employers. With plans of study that allow for up to three co-ops, students can gain as much as 18 months of practical, hands-on experience in the workplace, applying what they’ve learned in real-world settings long before graduation.

Past co-op placements of health services administration majors include:

  • AstraZeneca
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
  • ECRI Institute
  • GBS/CIDP Foundation International
  • Gift of Life Donor Program
  • KinderCare Learning Center
  • Trinity Health

Learn more about Drexel Co-op at LeBow

Campus and Facilities

Gerri C. LeBow Hall from Pearlman Plaza Sunset

Our 12-story, 177,500-square-foot home, Gerri C. LeBow Hall, is located at the heart of the Drexel University campus, which is located in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, home to the city’s vibrant research and technology corridor. Being located in Philadelphia, and within a short distance of New York and Washington D.C. means Drexel LeBow students have access, not just to our 1700+ industry partners but also to a wealth of experience from leaders in the business, research and governmental fields.

Get to know the LeBow campus and community

Connect with Us

Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Caitlin Brady

Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment

(215) 571-3570

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