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Bachelor of Healthcare Administration (BHA)

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

The mission of the BHA Program is to prepare ethical, entry-level healthcare administrators for careers in a variety of healthcare settings and to add to the body of knowledge in our fields.

Vision

The vision for the BHA program at Texas State University is to be the undergraduate health administration program of choice for students, faculty, alumni, and employers in the United States.

Values

We value and, teach, model leadership, service, scholarship, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

Structure & Pace

Program Domains & Competencies

Leadership

1. Communication Skills
2. Relationship Management
3. Leadership Skills & Behaviors
4. Organizational Climate & Culture
5. Managing Change

Knowledge of the HC Environment

6. Healthcare Systems & Organizations
7. Healthcare Personnel
8. The Community & Environment
9. The Legal Environment of HA

Business Knowledge & Skills

10. General Management
11. Financial Management
12. Strategic Planning & Marketing
13. Information Management
14. Quality Improvement

15. Professional Development
16. Quantitative Analysis & Decision-making

 

For More Information

Visit the B.H.A. Catalog page for detailed requirements and course descriptions for the program.

Program Pace

A screenshot of an Excel table showing the BHA course sequence by semester.
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Photo of BHA program director, Dr Jose Betancourt

For More Information Contact

Dr. Jose Betancourt
Associate Professor & BHA Program Coordinator
School of Health Administration
Encino Hall, 274

E-mail: jose.a.betancourt@txstate.edu
Main Office Phone: 512.245.3494
Office Fax: 512.245.8712