Online Healthcare Management Degree
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
CTU’s healthcare management online degree program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded study regimen in the field of healthcare. The online Healthcare Management degree program offers instruction in the business and administrative side of the healthcare industry, including, but not limited to, patient access, revenue cycle management, project management, economics of healthcare and fundamentals of marketing and human resource management. You will also have an opportunity to study important regulations and explore how to support an organization’s compliance needs, including patient privacy and HIPAA laws, as well as changing issues in billing and insurance.
This Healthcare Management degree is offered as a general track or with a concentration in Informatics.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management is a 180-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program includes 51 credit hours of general education credit, 109 credit hours of core healthcare management classes, and 20 credit hours of electives to define a concentration area.
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills applicable to management positions in the healthcare industry as well as the application of fundamental principles and concepts of business administration to the healthcare management field.
Students will be presented with an integration of foundational knowledge in healthcare management and understanding and analysis of current issues such as reimbursement strategies; the changing legislative and regulatory environment; and the relationship of cost, quality, and access to care. Students may compare healthcare delivery models for their purposes and effectiveness, and contrast the United States with other countries; apply technology innovations and business, ethical, and legal principles to the management of healthcare organizations; and analyze various types of reimbursement received for healthcare services and the effect on the financial operations of a healthcare organization.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Health Studies Mission Statement
Health Studies at CTU is dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the relevant principles and competencies to empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue leadership roles and career pathways in an evolving healthcare field.
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Courses
Courses: General Education | Credits | |
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COMS105 | Interpersonal Communications | 4.5 |
This course explores the importance of effective interpersonal communication. This course covers: how interpersonal communication impacts an individual, how to recognize the different methods of communication and establishing and maintaining personal and professional relationships through effective communication.
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COMS203 | Speech Communications | 4.5 |
ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
HIST120 | Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present | 4.5 |
MATH102 | Introduction to College Math | 4.5 |
MATH106 | Algebra for Business | 4.5 |
PHIL101 | Introduction to Ethics | 4.5 |
SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
SCI103 | Science and Technology- Laboratory Course | 1.5 |
SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
Total Credit Hours: | 51 |
Total Credit Hours: 180
Learning Outcomes
- Apply ethical and legal principles to the management of a healthcare organization
- Evaluate uses for various technology applications in the healthcare business
- Analyze the various types of reimbursement received for healthcare services and the effect on the financial operations of a healthcare organization
- Compare healthcare delivery models for their purposes and effectiveness
- Apply business principles to the management of the healthcare organization
Faculty

Dr. Rose Nieves
University DeanDr. Rose Nieves is the Dean of the College of Nursing for Colorado Technical University. In this role, she leverages her vast experience as a nursing leader, educator and healthcare provider to help assess, mold, develop and direct the College of Nursing.

Dr. Laura Sliwinski, Ph.D.
Executive Program DirectorDr. Laura Sliwinski joined CTU in 2020 as the Executive Program Director for Health Studies in the College of Nursing and Health Studies. Dr. Sliwinski has over twenty years combined experience in healthcare and higher education administration.
For more faculty profiles please visit our Leadership and Faculty page.
For more information visit the College of Health Studies.
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FAQs
CTU’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (BSHM) Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This bachelor’s degree program emphasizes the skills applicable to management positions, as well as the application of fundamental principles and concepts of business administration to the healthcare management field. Students will be presented with an integration of foundational knowledge in healthcare management and an understanding and analysis of current issues in the field.
As you work to complete your BSHM, you will be immersed in courses where you may study these topics and much more: cultures, traditions, and value systems as they apply in international, multinational, and global business settings; financial statements and financial statement analysis; and building sustainable excellence in customer service.
Courses for the BSHM start online and on our Colorado Springs campus approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The BSHM degree program consists of 180 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. By completing and passing CTU Fast Track™ exams you can receive college credit for what you already know—allowing you to complete your degree program up to 30% faster.1
1 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
Through innovative industry-relevant curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, you will study through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the needs of leadership roles and career pathways in an evolving healthcare field.
What Students Are Saying About Their CTU Experience
Earning a degree with CTU gave me the opportunity to continue my professional growth and career development. I'm looking forward to contributing my expertise to the healthcare industry for the betterment of the patients, families, and the community.
Ronie A. 2021 Graduate, Master of Science in Healthcare Management
As a lifelong learner, I am thrilled at this new opportunity to continue to grow my education in a way that will impact the care of my future patients! I plan to build and expand upon my knowledge of Healthcare Administration so that I may leave a bigger footprint as a healthcare professional.
Geremi B., Current Student Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Ways To Save
Cost of this degree may be reduced based on one or more of the following:
Active duty military status
Number of credits transferred and accepted from other institutions
Tuition Reimbursement (talk to your HR Manager)
Number of CTU Fast Track™ courses successfully passed
Eligibility for a Corporate Alliances Grant (check with your CTU Admissions Advisor)
Grants or scholarships at CTU
Students in CTU bachelor's degree programs may bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. CTU Fast Track™ lets students earn college credit for what they already know. As a result, students can complete their degree up to 30% faster.* Just as important, by passing multiple Fast Track exams, students can save up to 30% on time and money towards the full cost of a degree program with CTU Fast Track™. * There’s no additional cost for the exams and no penalty if a student fails to pass.
Take a look at the list of current Fast Track courses and see how many courses you may be able to earn credit for.
*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.