Abilene Christian University

What you'll study

The program’s core covers business, technology, marketing and ethics as applied to healthcare. Core topics include operations of patient-care organizations (including long-term care), health services delivery, public and community health principles, healthcare policy and regulation, industry trends, and quality and safety issues. Students also study quantitative and qualitative research methods, information technology systems, human resources management, finance and economics, leadership and management, communication, and marketing for care delivery and outreach. 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.

After core completion students choose one concentration to specialize their major. Available concentrations:

• Change Management: courses in change management theory, healthcare communication campaigns, decision making, and conflict and crisis management to prepare administrators to lead through regulatory, payer and technology shifts.
• General: a customizable path allowing selection of courses from the Public and Community Health and Change Management pools to match individual interests and career goals.
• Medical Billing: focuses on medical terminology, billing and coding procedures, insurance processes and patient records; coursework prepares students to sit for the AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB®) exam.
• Public and Community Health: introduces population and public health theory and practice with introductory courses such as Epidemiology, Global Public Health, and Health Disparities.

Entry requirements

The source page lists admission requirements and accreditation but provides no detailed, itemized entry criteria in the quoted text. Prospective applicants should consult an ACU admissions advisor or the program page for specific prerequisites, transfer-credit policies, and application steps.

Career prospects

The program highlights career pathways into management and administrative roles across healthcare organizations. Common job titles indicated by the program include Medical and Health Services Manager, Practice Administrator, Health Information Manager, Community Services Director, Healthcare Executive Assistant, and Healthcare Human Resources Manager.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program advertises a Locked-In Tuition policy that guarantees the same undergraduate price for the duration of the degree. Students pursuing graduate study can take up to six hours of graduate-level coursework while in the bachelor’s program to reduce time and cost toward a Master of Healthcare Administration. For scholarship, federal aid and institutional funding details, contact ACU’s financial aid office.