Health Administration
What Is Health Administration?
Health administration focuses on the business and management side of healthcare. Professionals work behind the scenes to ensure that healthcare organizations operate effectively and that patients receive safe, efficient, and high-quality care.
Health administrators are involved in areas such as operations, quality improvement, finance, and organizational management. They work across a wide range of settings, including:
- Hospitals and health systems
- Community clinics and medical groups
- Long term care settings
- Health insurance and managed care organizations
- Nonprofit and government agencies
Choose Your Path
CSUN offers multiple pathways in Health Administration to support students at different stages.
BS in Health Administration (BSHA)
Designed for students beginning their academic journey or transferring to CSUN.
- Learn the foundations
- Develop skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving
- Gain real-world experience
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Designed for early- and mid-career professionals seeking to advance into leadership roles.
- CAHME-accredited program
- Focus on leadership, strategy, and advanced management skills
- Format designed to support working professionals