Healthcare Administration, Minor

The Healthcare Administration minor blends practical business skills with industry-specific knowledge to prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare settings. Courses emphasize operational efficiency, quality improvement, and data-informed decision-making, while also addressing the ethical complexities of healthcare delivery. This minor complements majors in business, health sciences, and related fields, equipping students to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape with confidence and impact.

Minor Sequence

This minor is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Some courses in the concentration are taught by GCU faculty members.  Other courses in the concentration are taught by faculty members employed by partner institutions in the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium is reviewed and approved by Georgian Court University. Students register through Georgian Court University and receive academic credit from Georgian Court University.

Up to two three-credit courses (six credits total) may double-count for a student's major, other minor, or general education requirements and the healthcare administration minor. The Minor in Healthcare Administration requires 18 credits from:

Requirements
HCA111U.S. Healthcare Policy3.0
or HRP/NU351 Health Policy
HCA211Healthcare, Justice, Law, and Ethics3.0
HCA391Strategic Healthcare Operations3.0
Select one of the following:3.0
Mgmt Theory & Org. Behavior
Introduction to Leadership
Select two of the following:6.0
Career Exploration in Healthcare Admin
Healthcare Finance
DataDriven Healthcare Analytics, IT & AI
Healthcare Innovation
Introduction to Health Science
Total Credits18.0