Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

What you'll study

The program begins with core coursework covering business, technology, marketing and ethics as applied to healthcare, then deepens into topics specific to healthcare management. Example coursework listed by the program includes Survey of Community and Public Health Issues, Innovation & Trends in Healthcare, Healthcare Leadership and Relationship Management, and Healthcare Quality & Safety.

• Core topics: operations of patient care organizations (including long-term care), health services delivery, healthcare policy and regulation, industry trends, quality and safety.
• Business and research skills: quantitative and qualitative methods, health information technology systems, human resources management, finance and economics, leadership and management, communication, and marketing for care delivery and outreach.
• Concentrations (choose one): Change Management; General; Medical Billing; Public and Community Health. Concentration examples: change management theory, healthcare communication campaigns, decision making and conflict/crisis management; medical terminology, billing and coding, insurance processes (prepares students for AAPC CPB® exam); epidemiology, global public health and health disparities.

Entry requirements

The published program page references admission requirements but does not list specific criteria in the available text. Prospective applicants should consult ACU admissions for required transcripts, transfer credit policies, and any program-specific prerequisites.

Career prospects

The program identifies common job titles graduates pursue, including Medical and Health Services Manager, Practice Administrator, Health Information Manager, Community Services Director, Healthcare Executive Assistant, and Healthcare Human Resources Manager. Coursework is designed to prepare students for administrative, operational and community-facing roles across healthcare settings.

Scholarships & funding angle

ACU offers a Locked-In Tuition program guaranteeing the same undergraduate per-hour rate for the length of the degree; the published cost on the program page is $395 per credit hour with a $310 resource fee per term. Students should also explore institutional scholarships, financial aid and any employer tuition-assistance options.