Healthcare Administration B.S.
Lead the organizations that care for people.
Every hospital, clinic, nursing home, and public health agency depends on people who can run it well, and as the country ages, there aren’t enough of them. Manhattan University’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration prepares you for that work. You’ll start with the life sciences every health professional needs, then learn how health systems are organized, financed, regulated, and led. A minor in public health is built right into the major, so you graduate ready for an entry-level position in healthcare management or for graduate study in the field.
This program is part of Kinesiology & Health
The Manhattan Advantage
Why Study Healthcare Administration at Manhattan University
The major is built on a simple idea: you can’t run a healthcare organization well if you don’t understand what it does. So you start where the other health majors start, with biology, anatomy and physiology, and an introduction to public health, plus a math foundation in calculus and data science. By sophomore year you’re studying how the U.S. healthcare system is put together, who pays for what, and where it breaks down. Then the business courses take over: economics, financial management in healthcare, the legal side of running a facility, and organizational psychology, which comes down to getting a building full of people to pull in the same direction.
You’ll also learn to make decisions with evidence instead of hunches. Principles of Epidemiology teaches you to read the numbers behind a community’s health, and Health Research Methods teaches you to go find your own. Foundations of Public Health Policy shows how those numbers turn into rules, budgets, and programs. That’s the public health minor earning its keep inside the major: when you graduate, you can look at a hospital the way an administrator does and at a neighborhood the way a public health professional does. And because this is a liberal arts university, courses in ethics, health disparities, and the social side of medicine keep the people on the other end of every decision in view.
Senior year pulls it together. In the Practicum in Public Health, you’ll join a small team working with a community health organization to plan an intervention it can put to use, then present the plan and explain how the team got there. In Health Research Methods, you’ll design a research project of your own. You’ll graduate ready for an entry-level role in healthcare administration, with real work to talk about in interviews, or for a graduate program in healthcare administration, public health, or a related field.
Academics
Curriculum & Courses
The B.S. in Healthcare Administration is 126 credits: 21 in the healthcare administration core, 21 in public health, including the five courses that make up the minor, 32 in the science and health foundations shared with the other health majors, 10 in mathematics and computing, one course on health and society, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences core curriculum, and nine credits of free electives. The sequence runs from science and public health in the first two years to finance and law in the third, and ends with organization and management, ethics, policy, the practicum, and the research project in the fourth.
To view the complete curriculum, please visit our academic catalog or contact an admissions counselor for more information.
Public Health Minor
Five of the public health courses in the major- Introduction to Public Health, Essentials for Public Health Practice, Foundations of Public Health Policy, Disparities in Health, and the Practicum in Public Health- are the same five courses that make up Manhattan University’s Public Health minor. Finish the major and you’ve finished the minor, with no extra courses to take, and both go on your transcript.
Liberal Arts Core and Electives
The remaining credits are the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences core curriculum, including first-year writing, three courses in religious studies, and six Roots courses, two in psychology and sociology, plus nine credits of free electives you can apply toward a minor, more public health, or additional science.
- Ethics in Healthcare
- Financial Management in Healthcare
- Healthcare Organization and Management
- Legal Aspects in Health Care
- Microeconomics
- Organizational Psychology
- U.S. Health Care Systems
- Disparities in Health
- Essentials for Public Health Practice
- Foundations of Public Health Policy
- Health Research Methods
- Introduction to Public Health
- Practicum in Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- First Aid, Emergencies, and CPR
- Introductory Nutrition
- Principles of Biology I & II and Lab
- Calculus for the Life Sciences I
- Computer Applications for Life Sciences
- Foundations of Data Science (or Elementary Statistics)
Why Study in New York City
New York City runs the largest public hospital system in the country, NYC Health + Hospitals, with 11 hospitals across the five boroughs, and it’s home to New York-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, and Northwell Health, academic medical centers and hospital networks that rank among the city’s biggest employers. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is one of the world's oldest and largest public health agencies. Closer to campus, Montefiore is the Bronx's largest employer, and a few miles down the road, community hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics stretch in every direction. Each one needs administrators, and each is a subway ride from Riverdale. For students in the major, that means practicum placements, internships, and first jobs at the organizations you’ll study in class, in a city where healthcare runs at a scale no other American city can match.
Learn From Faculty Who Teach Every Health Major
Healthcare Administration students learn from the Department of Kinesiology and Health faculty, the same department that teaches exercise science, health science, physical education, and public health. They teach the healthcare administration core and the public health courses, advise students across the health majors, and guide the senior practicum from the first meeting with a community partner to the final presentation. Biologists in the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences teach the science foundation, and psychology and economics faculty round out the business side. All of it happens in small classes, with professors who have time to know where you’re headed and help you get there.
Career Outcomes
Potential Careers
Graduates are prepared for management and coordination roles in hospitals, medical practices, long-term care, health insurers, and public health agencies, and for graduate study in healthcare administration, public health, or business, the usual route to senior leadership in the field.
- Clinical Coordinator
- Community Health Program Manager
- Health Information Manager
- Health Policy Analyst
- Healthcare Administrator
- Healthcare Compliance Specialist
- Hospital Operations Coordinator
- Medical Practice Manager
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Patient Services Manager
- Public Health Administrator
- Quality Improvement Coordinator
About
Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
The B.S. in Healthcare Administration makes its home in the Department of Kinesiology and Health within the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. The Kakos School is the largest of Manhattan University’s three schools, offering 33 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and six combined degrees across the humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional fields. Grounded in the University’s Lasallian Catholic mission and located near the heart of New York City, the School pairs rigorous academics with small classes, close faculty mentorship, and real-world experience throughout the five boroughs and beyond. That foundation delivers: Manhattan University ranks in the top 3% nationally for salary impact (Wall Street Journal, 2026), a measure of how strongly a degree here translates into graduates’ career earnings.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused education accessible and affordable. Through a combination of competitive tuition, robust financial aid, and our Jasper Guarantee, students and families can plan their education with confidence. The Jasper Guarantee locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring financial stability and eliminating unexpected increases as you work toward your degree.
More than 90% of Manhattan University students receive some form of financial assistance, including merit scholarships, grants, and need-based aid, significantly reducing the overall cost of attendance.
- Tuition & Fees: View current undergraduate rates
- Financial Aid: 90%+ of students receive aid
- Scholarships: Multiple merit- and need-based opportunities
- Jasper Guarantee: Your tuition rate is locked for all four years
A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible.
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At Manhattan University, every undergraduate student is protected by the Jasper Guarantee, which locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring clarity, stability, and peace of mind as you plan your education. This promise reflects our commitment to affordability and to supporting students and families throughout their academic journey.
Admissions Information for Manhattan University
Start Your Journey in Healthcare Administration
Applying to Manhattan University is designed to be clear and accessible. Review the requirements below to take the next step toward your degree.
Requirements:
- Application & transcript
- SAT/ACT optional
- Personal statement
- Letter(s) of recommendation
Deadlines:
- Early Action: November 15
- Regular Decision: February 1
Admission and Application Process
International Students:
Support available for visas, documentation, and English-language assessments.
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