BBA Healthcare Administration

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Healthcare Administration Program Objectives

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration prepares agile leaders who can align clinical priorities with operational excellence. The program blends health-system knowledge with finance, quality, informatics, and policy, offering a pragmatic, future-focused approach to running safe, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare organizations.

Through a structured and immersive curriculum, students will develop expertise in:

  • Healthcare Systems & Policy – Understanding how hospitals, clinics, insurers, and regulators interact; interpreting health policies and delivery models to inform strategic and operational decisions.
  • Hospital & Clinic Operations, Quality & Safety – Designing patient flows, optimizing scheduling and capacity, and applying quality improvement methods to enhance outcomes and reduce variation.
  • Healthcare Finance & Revenue Cycle – Budgeting, cost analysis, service line performance, pricing, coding/billing overviews, and revenue integrity to ensure sustainable operations.
  • Health Informatics, EHR & Data Analytics – Leveraging electronic health records, dashboards, and analytics to monitor KPIs, support clinical decisions, and drive population-health insights.
  • Patient Experience & Service Excellence – Building patient-centric processes, feedback loops, and communication frameworks that improve satisfaction, access, and continuity of care.
  • Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation & Risk – Aligning policies and controls with international and regional standards; preparing for audits and mitigating legal, ethical, and operational risks.
  • Leadership, Strategy & Change Management – Leading multidisciplinary teams, managing projects, and executing transformation across clinical, administrative, and digital initiatives.

  • Through practicums, case simulations, and industry engagement, students turn theory into action. Graduates step confidently into roles such as healthcare administrator, hospital operations coordinator, quality & patient safety associate, health informatics analyst, revenue cycle analyst, compliance & accreditation associate, patient experience officer, clinic manager trainee, or supply chain & materials management associate—ready to deliver efficient, compliant, and patient-centered care at scale.

    Faculty Details
    Type Of Course:

    Undergraduate

    Duration:

    3 years / 6 semesters

    Number Of Seats*:

    Limited

    Credits:

    180 ECTS

    Program Curriculum:

    30 Modules (24 Common Subjects + 6 Specialization Subjects)

    1 Capstone Project / Business Plan

    1 Internship Report

    Medium of Study:

    English

    Mode of Delivery: Online Live Sessions
    Entry Criteria: High School / Diploma
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    Program Overview

    BBA in Healthcare Administration

    The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Healthcare Administration prepares students to manage healthcare organizations with a strong foundation in business and specialized knowledge of healthcare systems. Spanning six structured semesters, the curriculum blends managerial fundamentals with healthcare quality, policy, informatics, and service delivery—equipping graduates to operate confidently across hospitals, clinics, public health, and nonprofit settings.

    Emphasizing patient-centered leadership, ethical decision-making, digital enablement, and operational excellence, the program builds progressively from business foundations to healthcare specialization, culminating in industry immersion and a capstone project.

    • Core Business Foundations (Semesters 1 & 2)

    Build essential knowledge in economics, accounting, marketing, and management while strengthening communication, statistics, intercultural fluency, and professional ethics for global healthcare environments.

    • Strategy, Leadership & Operation (Semesters 3 & 4)

    Focus on strategic planning, negotiation, digital transformation, and ethical leadership. Hands-on learning spans project management, human resources, financial decision-making, operations, information systems, and research methods.

    • Healthcare Administration Specialization (Semester 5)

    Explore quality management and patient safety, health information systems, healthcare policy and law, ethics, mental health services, and community health—developing the ability to improve care pathways and manage multidisciplinary teams.

    • Capstone Project & Internship (Semester 6)

    A capstone thesis and internship report (based on practical experience in a healthcare setting) enable students to integrate learning in real-world contexts and demonstrate readiness for roles in hospital administration, public health, and digital health services.

    Why Choose This Program?

    • Healthcare + Business Fluency – Integrates core management with healthcare operations to elevate quality, efficiency, and access.
    • Patient Safety & Quality Focus – Emphasis on accreditation standards, continuous improvement, and outcomes-driven leadership.
    • Digital & Data-Driven – Practical exposure to EHR, analytics, and informatics to support evidence-based decisions.
    • Workforce & Service Excellence – Build skills in staffing, communication, and experience design for patient-centered care.
    • Real-World Readiness – Capstone, internship, case studies, and simulations ensure workplace preparedness and industry awareness.

    Grounded in solid business fundamentals, healthcare specialization, and industry exposure, the BBA in Healthcare Administration empowers graduates to lead safe, efficient, and compassionate care—creating sustainable value for patients, providers, and communities.

    Program Curriculum

    Build Your Journey
    • Award: Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
    • Credits: 180 ECTS (30 per semester)
    • Duration: 3 Years / 6 Semesters
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      CREDITS
    • Introduction to Business

      4
    • Principles of Microeconomics

      5
    • Business Statistics

      6
    • Business Communication

      5
    • Introduction to Marketing

      5
    • Intercultural Skills I

      5
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      CREDITS
    • Financial Accounting

      6
    • Principles of Macroeconomics

      4
    • Organizational Behaviour

      5
    • Business Law

      5
    • Principles of Management

      5
    • Intercultural Skills II

      5
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      CREDITS
    • Negotiation Skills

      5
    • Strategic Management

      6
    • Operations Management

      5
    • Digital Transformation in Business

      4
    • Ethics & CSR in Business

      5
    • Leadership

      5
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      CREDITS
    • Entrepreneurship & Innovation

      6
    • Project Management Principles

      5
    • Human Resource Management Fundamentals

      4
    • Financial Management

      5
    • Information Systems for Business

      5
    • Research Methods

      5
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      CREDITS
    • Healthcare Quality Management

      6
    • Health Information Systems

      5
    • Healthcare Policy and Law

      5
    • Healthcare Ethics

      5
    • Mental Health Administration

      5
    • Community Health

      4
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      CREDITS
    • Capstone Project / Thesis

      15
    • Internship Report (8 to 10 weeks)

      15

    Thriving in Healthcare Administration: Career Paths & Opportunities

    A BBA in Healthcare Administration opens meaningful, high-impact career pathways across hospitals, clinics, public health, and digital health ecosystems. Graduates gain expertise in operations, quality & patient safety, health informatics, policy, and financial stewardship—equipping them to align clinical priorities with efficient, patient-centered service delivery. Whether in provider organizations, payers, or health-tech, this degree prepares professionals to lead with empathy, data, and operational excellence.

    Top Career Opportunities:

    • Healthcare Administrator
    • Hospital Operations Coordinator
    • Quality & Patient Safety Associate
    • Health Informatics / EHR Analyst
    • Patient Experience Officer
    • Revenue Cycle Analyst
    • Clinic / Practice Manager (Trainee)
    • Healthcare Project Coordinator
    • Compliance & Accreditation Associate
    • Supply Chain & Materials Management Associate
    • Community Health Program Officer

    Industries That Hire BBA Healthcare Administration Graduates:

    • Hospitals & Integrated Health Systems
    • Clinics, Ambulatory & Primary Care Networks
    • Public Health Agencies & Government Programs
    • Health Insurance & Payer Organizations
    • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
    • Medical Devices & Diagnostics
    • Telehealth, Digital Health & Health IT
    • NGOs, Nonprofits & Community Health Providers
    • Consulting & Healthcare Advisory Services

    Graduates with a BBA in Healthcare Administration combine business acumen with a deep understanding of care delivery to improve access, quality, and efficiency. Their ability to optimize operations, leverage data and informatics, ensure compliance, and elevate the patient experience positions them to lead positive change across the health sector—driving safer, smarter, and more compassionate care.

    Reasons to Choose a Bachelor’s Degree at ISTEC Business School

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    • Internationally Recognized Degree – Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, ensuring global credibility.
    • Industry-Focused Curriculum– Covers marketing, entrepreneurship, corporate communication, and omnichannel customer relations.
    • Work-Study Opportunities – Gain real-world experience with work-study programs available from the first year.
    • Global Exposure – Option to study abroad in the Management & International Business major during the third year.
    • Strong Career Prospects – Graduates secure roles in business development, digital marketing, finance, and international trade.

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