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Online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Healthcare Administration

Launch Your Healthcare Management Career

Prepare for in-demand healthcare management roles through coursework in U.S. healthcare systems, finance, policy, and quality improvement. Build the skills needed to make a meaningful impact while meeting critical industry needs.

Application Deadline1/7/27
Start Date3/3/27

Online

Modality

As few as 4 years

Duration

120

Credit Hours

$382 per Credit

In-State Tuition

Program Overview

A Strong Foundation for Advanced Study and Healthcare Careers

Official Degree Name: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Healthcare Administration

Prepare for in-demand healthcare management roles with AUM’s online BIS Healthcare Administration degree program. The industry-aligned coursework will build your knowledge in finance, economics, policy, and operations while providing you with a strong foundation for graduate study, including AUM’s BIS Healthcare Administration degree online program or an MPH program. Plus, our transfer-friendly application process allows you to apply up to 64 undergraduate credit hours to this program, reducing time and cost to graduation.

Curriculum aligned with healthcare labor market needs

May prepare you for the Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam

Courses emphasize real-world skills like financial analysis and policy evaluation

Designed for individuals pursuing middle management roles in physician offices, insurance companies, accountable care organizations, and other healthcare settings

Curriculum

Tailor Your Learning to Your Career Goals

AUM’s online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Healthcare Administration program helps working adults build career-ready skills for management roles in healthcare settings. Through sixteen-week courses, you’ll gain a strong understanding of healthcare systems and policy, while developing practical skills in accounting, budgeting, financial decision-making, and quality improvement.

Coursework emphasizes real-world application, including analyzing financial statements, evaluating healthcare policies, understanding organizational strategy, and how to identify improvement opportunities and create corrective actions. Interested students may be prepared to pursue the Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam.

With the ability to transfer up to 64 credits from prior learning, you can accelerate your path to graduation and complete the program in as little as two years.

Career Outlook

Build Your Future in Healthcare Administration

Pursue exciting opportunities in healthcare management, a field projected to grow 23 percent from 2024 to 2034.1 AUM’s online BIS Healthcare Administration program prepares you for administrative roles across hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, insurance companies, and other healthcare settings. Aligned with healthcare labor market needs, the curriculum may also prepare you to pursue the Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam, supporting your long-term career growth.

Medical and Health Services Managers

$117,960

per year1

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

$67,310

per year2

Program Outcomes

Develop practical management skills for today’s healthcare environments. Learn how to link budgets, performance metrics, and compliance standards to real operational decisions. Analyze the structure and financing of the U.S. healthcare system and explore how government, stakeholders, and economic principles shape policy, reimbursement, and operational standards. Define and apply financial and accounting concepts, interpret data, and understand how healthcare policies are developed and influenced. You’ll also examine how economic forces affect costs, access, and decisions in administrative and clinical support roles.

What You’ll Learn

  • Financial Literacy & Budgeting – Understand how to read financial statements, identify cost drivers, and conduct variance analysis.
  • Revenue Cycle & Reimbursement – Learn the fundamentals of payer mix, billing processes, and denial management.
  • Health Economics – Explore demand, incentives, market forces, and the shift to value-based care.
  • Policy & Regulatory Analysis – Assess compliance implications, governance structures, and organizational risk.
  • Data Interpretation & Performance Measurement – Use KPIs, dashboards, and trend/variance analysis to drive decisions.
  • Strategic Thinking – Develop skills in service line planning, competitive positioning, and long-term sustainability.
  • Operational Communication – Craft executive summaries, present recommendations, and align stakeholders effectively.
Admissions

Applying to the Online BIS Healthcare Administration

Take the next step in your career by applying to AUM’s online BIS Healthcare Administration program. There is no application fee, and rolling admissions let you apply when it’s convenient. Transfer credits may help you graduate sooner and save on tuition.

Online Application

Official Transcripts

2.3 GPA

Review Our Simple Admission Process

At AUM, we value your time—that’s why we’ve made applying easy. Fill out an application, complete your online program’s requirements, request your official transcripts, and watch your email for updates. When you’re ready to learn more, connect with an admissions team member by calling 800-316-7592 or visiting the admissions hub.

CALENDAR OVERVIEW

Know What's Ahead, Every Step of the Way

Explore key academic dates and deadlines, so you can plan ahead and stay on track from application through graduation.

Now enrolling

Apply by
1/7/27
Start Class
3/3/27
TUITION OVERVIEW

A Cost-Effective Path to Career Growth

The tuition at AUM Online is lower than that of many state universities, with scholarships available to help reduce costs. The BIS Healthcare Administration concentration offers a high-value bachelor’s degree designed to provide long-term career benefits at an affordable price.

ProgramsPer Credit HourPer Program
In-State$382$45,840
Out-of-State$405$48,600

Cost reflects tuition only, does not include fees.

Military Benefits

Auburn University at Montgomery is proud to support the educational goals of military veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, guardsmen, and their families. We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, and Military Friendly® ranked us among the Top 10 schools for 2023-2024. Moreover, our Veteran and Military Resource Center offers an array of resources for fostering a smooth admissions process and online student experience.

Financial Aid Opportunities

At AUM, we strive to make your online degree program as affordable as possible, with cost-effective tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. We encourage you to complete your FAFSA® form to determine your financial aid eligibility — the school code for Auburn University at Montgomery is 008310.

Faculty Spotlight

Meet Our Faculty

At AUM, you’ll feel supported by expert faculty members who bring valuable teaching and professional backgrounds to each online class. Our online instructors have completed extensive training in designing and teaching online courses, further elevating your experience as an online student.

Faculty headshot: Michael McEachern

Dr. Michael McEachern, MHA Program Director

Dr. Michael McEachern brings over 30 years of practical healthcare leadership experience as a hospital chief executive officer, chief operating officer, senior vice president, EMS leader, and educator. He has worked in acute and long-term acute care health systems and free-standing hospitals. His experience includes nonprofit, for-profit, religiously sponsored, government entities, and distressed organizations, where his work focused on developing leaders and transforming delivery systems.

Dr. Michael McEachern, MHA Program Director

Dr. Michael McEachern brings over 30 years of practical healthcare leadership experience as a hospital chief executive officer, chief operating officer, senior vice president, EMS leader, and educator. He has worked in acute and long-term acute care health systems and free-standing hospitals. His experience includes nonprofit, for-profit, religiously sponsored, government entities, and distressed organizations, where his work focused on developing leaders and transforming delivery systems.

While chief operating officer for a two-hospital regional system, Dr. McEachern directed the development of a NeuroSpine Institute, where medical staff membership is contingent on quality outcomes. As chief executive officer of a regional trauma and teaching hospital, he grew a center for research studies in cardiac surgery and Six Sigma programs. Dr. McEachern’s experience also includes transitioning physician-dominated anesthesia services to a collaborative model, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologists. As an EMS leader, he served on regional and state bodies charged with developing EMS standards.

Dr. McEachern’s education experience at the university level includes undergraduate courses in healthcare, leadership, and development and master’s-level courses in finance and leadership. He has taught seminars at the Congress on Healthcare Leadership, hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and presented to CEO groups regarding transformation through Six Sigma, LEAN, and simulation. He is a Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (LFACHE), a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and serves on accreditation teams for the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

A Quality Experience for Online Learners

Earn your degree online from Auburn University at Montgomery to experience a quality education with the flexibility to succeed in class and your career. You can complete your coursework using your laptop or mobile device with opportunities to study when and where it's convenient.

  • Academic support: Access online advising and tutoring
  • Career services: Prepare to succeed after graduation
  • Help desk: Get technical assistance for your program
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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Medical and Health Services Managers.” Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars.” Retrieved January 15, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/health-information-technologists-and-medical-registrars.htm.