At Bethany, you’ll find a curriculum that distinctively prepares you for a successful career in the field of healthcare administration.

Your courses may include:

Organizational Leadership

This course will focus on the leader as a relationship builder, social architect, as well as the personal side of that individual. Traits, behaviors, relationships, and the strengths of an organizational leader will be addressed.

Healthcare Service Operations

This course is your introduction to healthcare operations. You’ll learn about operations and systems management within the context of healthcare systems, how hospital supply chains work, and how to analyze operational processes to improve efficiencies. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to evaluate and optimize hospital processes. This online class has optional live sessions.

Health Data and Analytics

This course will help you understand the process of analyzing patient and other healthcare data to drive change and achieve greater efficiencies in healthcare systems. You’ll build the programming and scripting skills you need to analyze and explore data sets. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to perform statistical analyses of healthcare data and turn it into actional information to improve healthcare systems. This online class has optional live sessions.

Health Law and Ethics

This course is your overview of healthcare law in the U.S. You’ll learn about the ethical and legal issues that healthcare providers and administrators are confronted with in the modern workforce. By the end of this course, you’ll understand how the legal environment shapes the medical professional and how to analyze and respond to a range of ethical and legal issues. This online class has optional live sessions.

Healthcare Finance

This course teaches you how to apply concepts of finance and accounting to healthcare. You’ll learn how to track and evaluate the financial status of a healthcare organization. Additionally, you’ll learn how healthcare systems finance growth and other projects. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze issues and trends in healthcare finance and use financial information to support healthcare decision-making. This online course has optional live sessions.

Health Systems of the U.S.

This course is your introduction to the U.S. healthcare system and the process of healthcare management. You’ll learn how the healthcare industry functions and explore the roles and impacts of its various parts. You’ll also have the opportunity to compare and contrast the U.S. healthcare system with those of other nations. By the end of this course, you’ll know the ins and outs of the American healthcare system. This online class has optional live session.

Bethany College is a private, liberal arts institution founded in 1840 in Bethany, West Virginia. With a history steeped in tradition, it is the oldest degree-granting institution in the state. The college is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) but welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Set in a picturesque rural environment, Bethany College offers a tranquil and close-knit campus atmosphere, providing students with personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Its small class sizes ensure that students benefit from direct engagement with faculty, who are deeply committed to teaching and mentorship.

The college offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, emphasizing critical thinking, effective communication, and lifelong learning. It is particularly known for its strong programs in communications, education, and pre-professional tracks, including law and medicine. Students are encouraged to participate in internships, research, and community service, fostering both academic and personal growth.

Bethany’s rich campus life includes numerous student organizations, NCAA Division III athletics, and cultural activities, providing a well-rounded college experience. Its historic campus features notable landmarks such as Old Main, a National Historic Landmark.

Graduates of Bethany College are known for their leadership and service, carrying forward the institution's commitment to preparing students for meaningful lives and careers.