About the Program
FIU's BHSA program is ranked as one of the largest
undergraduate health services administration programs in the country, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The
program emphasizes systems engineering and financial management of health organizations, health services research, economics, politics and legal aspects
of health systems, and program planning and evaluation. Its curriculum prepares graduates to effectively
manage healthcare organizations within an everchanging, highly technological, multicultural world.
BHSA faculty member are leaders in their field, with
both deep academic knowledge in all areas of
healthcare and real-world practical experience.
Application Information
Students can apply for admission any semester. FIU undergraduate applications can be submitted online at: http://
admissions.fiu.edu/how/apply.php
Admission Requirements
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Completion of University Core Curriculum or an AA
from an accredited State of Florida institution
2.5 cumulative GPA
Completion of the following prerequisite courses as
part of their 60 credit-hours of lower-division course
work and achieve a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with
no grade lower than a “C’ in any one course for the
following required prerequisites:
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Bachelor of
Health Services
Administration
Program
Principles of Microeconomics
Accounting for Decisions
Accounting for Planning and Control
Introduction to Microcomputers
Statistics
Why Apply?
Department Information
Our Bachelor of Health Services Administration program
qualifies graduates for entry-level management positions in
a variety of health related organizations or for further education at the graduate level. Healthcare needs talented
individuals to fill a growing need for professionals within
the system – that of the Health Services Administrator.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Health Services Administration is one of seven departments in the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and
Health Sciences. The mission of the department is to:
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Prepare students to become health service managers and leaders
Provide high-quality, accessible, culturally competent, and evidenced-based healthcare management instruction
Promote globally ethical community healthcare
services
Produce professionals who can collaborate within
our local and global population
For program information:
http://cnhs.fiu.edu/programs/hsa/index.html
For advising information:
Please contact a BHSA advisor at: 305-348-7709
For undergraduate education information:
http://undergrad.fiu.edu/
305-348-2800
Florida International University
Nicole Wertheim College of
Nursing & Health Sciences
11200 SW 8th Street, AHC 3– 320
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-4513
FOUNDATION
CORE
INTEGRATED
CGS 1100
Microcomputer Applications
STA 2023
Statistics
CGS 1060C
Computer and Internet Literacy
STA 2023 Statistics
CGS 1060
Intro. to Microcomputers
STA 2023
Statistical Methods
CGS 2060
Intro. to Microcomputers
STA 2122 Intro. to Statistics I, OR
STA 3111 Statistics I, OR
STA 3145 Statistics for the Health Professions OR
STA 2023 Statistics for Business and Economics
HSA 3111 (corequisite)
Cultural Competency in Health Sciences
HSA 3412C
ENC 3213 or COM 3110 or PAD 3438, HSA 3111 and HSA 3180
HSA 3111, HSA 3180 and HSC 3661
HSA 3111 and HSA 3180
HSA 3111 and HSA 3180
ENC 3213 or COM 3110 or PAD 3438, HSA 3111 and HSA 3180
HSA 4700 and HSA 4421
HSA 3412C, HSA 4431, HSA 4421 and HSA 4700
HSA 4700, HSA 4190, HSA 4170, HSA 4110, and HSA 4421
HSA 3111, HSA 3180, HSA 4431,HSA 3412C, HSC 3661, ENC 3213 or
COM 3110 or PAD 3438, HSA 4700, HSA 4190,HSA 4170, HSA 4110,
and HSA 4421 with Department consent
HSA 3111, HSA 3180, HSA 4431, HSA 3412C, HSC 3661, ENC 3213 or
COM 3110 or PAD 3438, HSA 4700, HSA 4190, HSA 4170, HSA 4110,
and HSA 4421 with Department consent
Quality and Evidence-Based Healthcare Services
Communication and Information Technology for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare Financial Management
Healthcare Organizational Behavior and Resource Management
Legal Aspects of Healthcare
Program Planning and Evaluation
Global Healthcare Systems and Policy
Healthcare Quality Management
Global Issues and Trends in Healthcare
Administrative Internship or HSA approved elective
HSA 4700
HSA 4190
HSA 4170
HSA 4110
HSA 4421
HSA 4140
HSA 4150
HSA 4192
HSA 4113
HSA 4850
Elective Courses – (12 credits) Must earn a C or higher to count towards BHSA degree and the electives need to be upper division courses. With a Bachelor’s in
Health Services Administration, you have a variety of possible careers. The electives you choose for your degree can provide a focus and foundation that helps you
gain entry into a specific career path.
HSA 3111 (corequisite)
Communication Theory and Practice for Health Professions
HSC 3661
Communication Skills for Policy and Management
Business and Professional Communication OR
Per FIU course catalog
NONE
Values, Ethics, and Conflict Resolution
HSA 4431
Professional and Technical Writing OR
ECO 2023, ACG 2021 or ACG 3024,CGS 2060, STA 2122 or STA 3145
or STA 2023 and/ or department consent
Leadership and Management for Health Professionals
HSA 3180
ENC 3213 OR
COM 3110 OR
PAD 3438
NONE
Introduction To Health Services Systems
HSA 3111
PREREQUISITES
COURSE TITLE
COURSE
MUST EARN A GRADE OF C OR BETTER IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: (MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 IS REQUIRED
Must be taken at FIU.
ACG 2071 Managerial
Accounting
ACG 3301 Accounting for Planning and Control
Must be taken at FIU.
ACG 2022
Financial Accounting
ACG 2001 Principles of Accounting I
AND
ACG 2011 Principles of Accounting II
ACG 2021
Financial Accounting
ACG 2021 Accounting for Decisions
Palm Beach State College
ECO 2023
Principles of Microeconomics
Broward College
ECO 2023
Principles of Microeconomics
Miami Dade College
ECO 2023
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 2023
Principles of Microeconomics
Florida International University
Students must complete prerequisite courses as part of their 60 credit-hours of lower-division course work and achieve a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA with no
grade lower than a “C’ in any one course for the following required prerequisites: