The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration prepares students with the skill set needed to enter an administrative career path in the healthcare sector. They will learn to apply management theory and best practices to real-life problems in long-term care (nursing homes and assisted living) venues, hospitals, health insurance companies, consulting firms, and more.
First Semester Planning
We recommend that students register for approximately 15 credits each semester and no more than 16 credits in their first semester. Your schedule should be well-balanced and include coursework from a variety of subjects. A diverse schedule will help you begin your studies in potential majors and minors; explore a breadth of new knowledge across departments at Rutgers to meet SAS Core Curriculum learning goals; and survey broader academic interests through elective courses as you work to attain the required 120 degree credits for graduation.
Your schedule will look something like this:
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College Writing or English course per placement results (3 credits) Major Exploration course (3-4 credits) Major or Minor Exploration course (3-4 credits) Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits) Course beyond main academic interest, such as SAS Core or elective course (3 credits) Byrne or First-Year Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) (1 credit) Total Credits: 15-16 |
Introductory courses recommended by faculty. Include at least one of these in your schedule:
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Course Title |
Course Number |
Credits |
Subject on University Schedule of Classes |
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Intro to Planning, Policy & Health |
10:775:101 |
3 |
Policy, Health, and Administration (775) |
| Introduction to Health Administration | 10:501:203 | 3 | Health Administration (501) |
| Accounting for Supervisors and Managers | 10:501:207 | 3 | Health Administration (501) |
Your first year of college is an opportunity for you to explore fields of interest to enhance your understanding of yourself, the world around you, and your main academic and career goals. Think of your schedule as including courses you must take (English, courses to explore potential majors, etc.) and courses you can take (everything else!) All courses are part of your degree - if necessary, review the components of the SAS degree on this page.
Through these degree components, you will curate your own unique educational experience - but we understand that this level of flexibility and freedom can feel overwhelming for new students. Like a recommendation based on a book or TV show you enjoyed, the information below can help you identify related courses to consider in your first semester.
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Course Title |
Course Number |
Credits |
Subject on University Schedule of Classes |
| Virtual Team Dynamics | 04:189:151 | 3 | Communication and Media Studies (189) |
| Introduction to Human Resource Management |
37:533:301 | 3 | Human Resource Management (533) |
| Sociology of Medicine and Healthcare | 01:920:210 | 3 | Sociology (920) |
| Statistics I | 01:960:211 | 3 | Statistics (211) |
The Schedule of Classes provides information about the courses being offered in a particular semester. There are literally thousands of courses offered each semester at Rutgers, and you may find it helpful to narrow down your options by looking for courses in subjects related to your potential major or minor. Use the recommendations below to find possible introductory courses in other subjects. To find potential courses in other subjects related to this one: 1. On the Schedule of Classes, select the current term, location "New Brunswick" and level "undergraduate". Click continue. 2. In the Search By box, click the "search multiple subjects" link. Select the following departments: Economics (220) Organizational Leadership (713) Statistics (960) - also includes Biostatistics Human Resource Management (533) 3. In Section Status, deselect Closed 4. In Level of Study, deselect 300 and 400. In general, 100 and 200 are appropriate for first-year students, 300 and 400 are often more appropriate for students with more familiarity with the subject. If you are interested in registering for a 300 or 400 level course, consult with an advisor before registering. Review these courses for possible inclusion in your first-semester schedule, or to consider for future semesters. Additional information Beyond the Classroom For your first semester, we want you to focus on selecting appropriate courses, begin to understand the expectations and rigor of college, and identify resources to help you succeed at Rutgers. But, we also know that it is important to provide information for future planning. In addition to the information below, students interested in exploring possible career options may find this resource from the Office of Career Exploration and Success helpful - you'll find that a degree in this subject prepares you for a wide variety of career options! Health Administration majors are eligible for the Bloustein Honors Research Program (BHRP), which is a two-semester program for students in their senior year. Students must apply and be selected for this program –https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/undergraduate/bloustein-honors/.
