Why Study Health Administration at OCC?
Health Administration sits at the vital intersection of healthcare and business management. As the fastest-growing sector of the economy, the healthcare industry relies on skilled administrators to manage hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical firms. This concentration offers exceptional job stability and a direct pipeline to senior leadership roles, including hospital directors and chief operating officers. By blending finance, policy, and clinical operations, you will graduate as a professional capable of leading in a highly regulated and essential environment.
What You Will Learn
You’ll learn fundamental skills about value, color, composition and mark making. You’ll also learn to think quickly and creatively, identifying typical solutions and moving past them to create more dynamic and compelling imagery. You’ll also become comfortable assession your efforts honestly so that you know when to rest easy, and when you can improve your work.
Core skills and competencies include:
- Navigate the legal and regulatory environment including HIPAA and federal health legislation
- Manage healthcare finances through budgeting, revenue cycles, and Medicare/Medicaid billing
- Utilize health information technology and electronic records to improve clinical operations
- Lead and develop a diverse clinical workforce while managing unique organizational cultures
- Execute strategic planning and operations to improve patient safety and organizational quality
- Apply public health and epidemiology principles to improve community-wide health outcomes
Where Passion Becomes a Career
As the population ages and healthcare systems grow more complex, the demand for qualified health administrators continues to surge. The Bureau of Labor Statistics consistently projects strong employment growth in this field well above the national average. Health administration offers the rare opportunity to combine business skills with genuine social impact, improving patient care, expanding access to services, and making healthcare systems work better for entire communities.
Transfer Opportunities
Credits earned at Ocean County College transfer to four-year colleges and universities, giving students the flexibility to continue their education at accredited institutions.
Connect with our Transfer Services team to ensure a smooth path to your bachelor’s degree.
At A Glance
Length
60 credit hours
~2 Years to Complete
Cost
For Ocean County Residents
Summer – $206 per credit
Effective Fall – $216.00 per credit
Modality
In Person
Academic Pathways
This program is designed to transfer. Where you go next is up to you! After earning your degree at OCC, seamlessly transfer your credits to a four-year college or university, setting the stage for continued academic and career success.
Associate
Build a foundation in the business of healthcare, focusing on the day-to-day operations and administrative structures of modern medical facilities.
Bachelors
Transfer to a four-year institution to specialize in health policy, public health, or executive leadership, preparing for high-level management and strategy roles.
Career
Enter a stable and growing field with the expertise to manage departments in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or government health agencies.
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