About Health Services Administration at CSUSB
At Cal State San Bernardino, our bachelor of science in health services administration program prepares you to be a leader in one of today’s fastest-growing and most meaningful fields — healthcare management.
Health services administrators oversee and improve the way healthcare organizations operate. With this degree, you’ll be ready to manage hospitals, clinics and healthcare systems across the public, private and nonprofit sectors, equipped with the skills to advance quality, efficiency and innovation in healthcare delivery.
Your coursework at CSUSB blends business and healthcare fundamentals. You’ll take classes in operations management, human resources, accounting and financial management, health policy, strategic planning, marketing and statistical analysis — all aligned with the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) certification standards. Whether you plan to go straight into a professional role or pursue graduate studies, you’ll graduate ready to make a real impact in the healthcare industry.
Careers in Health Services Administration
Healthcare is evolving — and skilled administrators are in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for medical and health services managers is expected to grow 29% between 2023 and 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
With your CSUSB degree, you’ll be prepared to take on leadership roles across a variety of healthcare settings. Possible career paths include:
- Hospital Administrator/Manager
- Clinic Manager
- Health Information Manager
- Quality Improvement Coordinator/Manager
- Health Services Researcher
- Medical Records Manager
- Medical Services Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Healthcare Financial Analyst
- Health Policy Analyst
Sample Courses
Medical Care Organizations
Overview of healthcare systems such as health and medical care services, resources, facilities, interest groups, financial structures. Evaluation of how these systems and their interactions facilitate or raise barriers to health care access.
Human Resource Management in Health Care
Principles of effective human resource management in health care settings. Topics include state and federal regulations for the workplace, recruitment, retention, training, compensation, and benefits.
Strategic Planning and Marketing in the Health Care System
This course includes the basic methodologies and approaches applied in strategic planning and healthcare marketing. It entails strategic management planning processes with regard to economic and political forces to shape the healthcare marketplace.
Meet Professor Younglee Kim, Ph.D.
Opportunities for Students
As a student in the B.S. in Health Services Administration program at CSUSB, you’ll be part of the College of Natural Sciences and have access to valuable academic and professional resources that help you grow and connect.
You’ll benefit from:
- State-of-the-art labs and facilities
- Individualized faculty advising and mentorship
- Departmental honors opportunities for high-achieving students
- Membership in CSUSB’s student chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) — connecting you with peers and professionals across the region
Whether you’re passionate about improving healthcare delivery, shaping policy, or managing complex systems, CSUSB will help you build the skills and experience to lead with purpose.
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