Why earn your Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration online at CUNY SPS?

The BS in Health Services Administration at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) prepares students to lead, manage, and improve healthcare organizations. As healthcare systems continue to evolve, employers need professionals who understand how to manage people, budgets, operations, policies, and quality improvement efforts while keeping patient care and organizational performance at the center of their work.

Designed for transfer students and working adults, this online bachelor’s degree combines healthcare and business coursework to help students build practical skills in healthcare delivery, finance, staff management, communication, data-informed decision-making, policy, and organizational planning. Graduates are prepared to support effective healthcare operations across hospitals, clinics, community health centers, long-term care facilities, home-care agencies, and other health services settings.

About this Program

• Format: Online, Asynchronous
• Credits: 120 total
• # of Transferrable Credits: Up to 105
• Start Term: Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Tuition: Part-time students - NYS residents: $305 per credit

Why This Program

• Fully online, asynchronous program designed for working adults and transfer students
• Combines healthcare and business coursework to prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare organizations
• Build skills in healthcare operations, finance, staffing, policy, quality improvement, communication, and organizational planning
• Learn how to analyze and manage healthcare delivery systems
• Prepare to lead teams, manage resources, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Develop the ability to evaluate laws, regulations, and policies that affect healthcare organizations
• Learn how to use data analytics to support change, improve service quality, and strengthen patient outcomes
• Transfer up to 105 credits from prior college coursework, approved credit for prior learning exams, credentials, portfolio assessment, and ACE-evaluated military training
• Benefit from articulation agreements with partner institutions that help eligible students transfer the maximum number of credits with ease
• Connect with the program team through weekly virtual office hours for prospective students
• Prepare for career opportunities in hospitals, health systems, clinics, nursing homes, home-care agencies, community health centers, and related healthcare settings

Who Is This Program For

This program is ideal for students who want to complete a bachelor’s degree and move into supervisory, administrative, or management roles in healthcare. It is a strong fit for transfer students, working adults, healthcare employees, clinic staff, patient services professionals, administrative supervisors, community health workers, and others who want to build leadership skills within the health services field.

The BS in Health Services Administration may be especially relevant for students interested in healthcare operations, quality improvement, patient safety, health policy, staff supervision, community health management, long-term care administration, or healthcare consulting. It can also support students who want to continue into graduate study in health information management, healthcare administration, public health, or related fields.

Skills You'll Gain

• Analyze and manage healthcare delivery systems
• Understand how healthcare organizations operate across different care settings
• Manage budgets and financial resources
• Develop departmental goals aligned with organizational and regulatory priorities
• Evaluate the impact of healthcare laws, regulations, and policies
• Lead teams and support staff management
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, leaders, and community stakeholders
• Use data analytics to support decision-making and quality improvement
• Implement change and improve service quality
• Support patient-centered care through strong organizational planning
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across healthcare environments
• Strengthen leadership, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills

Sample Career Outcomes

Graduates of the BS in Health Services Administration program are prepared for roles such as:

• Quality Improvement Manager
• Hospital Administration Analyst
• Operations Manager
• Administrative Supervisor
• Clinic Administrator
• Community Health Manager
• Patient Services Manager
• Healthcare Program Coordinator
• Health Policy Analyst
• Healthcare Consultant
• Long-Term Care Administrative Coordinator
• Home-Care Agency Supervisor
• Healthcare Operations Coordinator
• Patient Safety Specialist

Program FAQ and Admissions Information

What are the admission requirements for the BS in Health Services Administration program?

To apply for the online BS in Health Services Administration program, applicants must possess at least 24 transferrable credits from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, and math.

CUNY SPS undergraduate programs are designed for students who are returning to college, transferring from another institution, or seeking to complete a bachelor's degree after earning prior college credit. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges, universities, or proprietary schools attended after high school, whether or not they intend to request transfer credit.

What are the BS in Health Services Administration application deadlines at CUNY SPS and how do I apply for the program?

Apply now and view application deadlines here.

How many credits can I transfer into the BS in Health Services Administration program?

Bachelor’s degree candidates at CUNY SPS may transfer up to 105 academic credits from accredited institutions, approved credit for prior learning exams, credentials, portfolio assessment, and/or ACE-evaluated military training. To earn a bachelor’s degree from CUNY SPS, students must complete at least 15 academic credits at CUNY SPS while matriculated.

Is this program designed for transfer students?

Yes. The BS in Health Services Administration is designed for students who have already earned college credits and want a flexible way to complete their bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-focused field. CUNY SPS also has articulation agreements with partner institutions to help eligible students transfer the maximum number of credits with ease.

What articulation agreements are available for this program?

CUNY SPS has articulation agreements for the BS in Health Services Administration with:

• Guttman Community College - AA in Business Administration
• Kingsborough Community College - AAS in Polysomnographic Technology
• Kingsborough Community College - AS in Community Health: Health Services Administration
• New York City College of Technology - AS in Health Sciences

These agreements are designed to help eligible students transfer credits smoothly into the BS in Health Services Administration program.

What are some of the courses in the program?

Students in the BS in Health Services Administration program study topics such as healthcare delivery systems, healthcare management, health policy, finance, organizational planning, staff management, communication, quality improvement, patient safety, data analytics, and healthcare operations. You can view the full course catalog here.

What is health services administration?

Health services administration focuses on the management and operation of healthcare organizations. Professionals in this field help coordinate services, manage staff and budgets, support compliance with laws and policies, improve quality of care, and ensure that healthcare organizations operate effectively.

How is health services administration different from health information management?

Health services administration focuses on the leadership, management, operations, finance, policy, and quality improvement responsibilities involved in running healthcare organizations. Health information management focuses more specifically on the management, protection, analysis, and use of health data and health records. Students interested in healthcare operations

General FAQ

Is this program fully online?

Yes. The program is delivered 100 percent online.

Are courses asynchronous and what does that mean?

There are no required live class sessions. Students complete coursework online on a set schedule with flexibility around timing.

Is this program designed for working professionals?

Yes. The fully online format and focused certificate structure are designed for individuals balancing school with work and other responsibilities.

How do I request information about the program or contact admissions?

You can request program information here or reach out to Admissions

Text: (646) 517-7876
Email: admissions@sps.cuny.edu
Phone: (646) 664-8544

When can I start?

You can start during the Fall or Spring term.

How long does it take to earn my online degree?

Time to completion depends on the number of credits transferred into the program and the number of courses taken each term.

Is financial aid available?

Undergraduate financial aid options may be available to eligible students. Learn more here.

Are there scholarships that I can apply for?

Learn more about CUNY SPS scholarships, CUNY-wide scholarships, external scholarship opportunities, scholarships and grants for veterans, and general scholarship information here.

What support services are available for students?

Students have access to academic advising, career services, professional development resources, counseling, disability services, veteran services, writing support, tutoring, library resources, and a range of student support services.

How do I learn more about student life?

You can learn more about student life here, and view our list of student clubs and organizations here.

Is CUNY SPS accredited?

Yes. CUNY SPS is part of the accredited City University of New York system.