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Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration Project Management

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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40 bachelor's courses
11 weeks long
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$ 1525
Cost per course
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What degree do you need to be a project manager?

A Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration (BSHS), Project Management concentration from Strayer can help you build the experience, toolkit and resume to pursue project management. As you develop project management expertise, you can find strategies to help you stand out as a skilled team member.

Fall classes start October 6
Concentration overview

Keep projects on track and meet organizational goals

Learn how to take strategic projects from concept to completion with a Bachelor of Science (BS) Health Services Administration, Project Management from Strayer. You’ll master all the steps needed to plan a project including staffing, budgeting and scheduling. Plus, you’ll [GR1] discover how to use organizational strategies to minimize project risks.

Skills you’ll learn in a Strayer BS in Health Services Administration, Project Management concentration

A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in project management while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
  • Explore scheduling, budgeting, procurement, risk management and personnel management
  • Identify, analyze and use strategies to minimize the risks inherent to project management
  • Learn how to plan for human capital needs, acquire and develop skills needed for projects, motivate a project team and measure a project teams performance
  • Describe the fundamentals of the project management process
  • Explain the process of determining project costs, project scheduling and sequencing and quality management to ensure the successful delivery of projects

Earn your degree from an accredited university

Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration in Project Management cost breakdown

  • 40 courses, $1525 per course
  • $65 technology fee each term
  • $150 one-time degree conferral fee
  • Additional costs for textbooks and supplies

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How much does a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration in Project Management cost?

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Opportunities to save on tuition

Employer Tuition Assistance

More than 500 organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs.

The Strayer Learn and Earn Scholarship

For every three courses you pass, earn one on us, tuition-free, to be redeemed at the end of your program with the Strayer Earn and Learn Scholarship. Eligibility rules and restrictions apply. Connect with us for details.

Save up to $15,250 on your bachelor’s degree

As a Strayer student, you have access to no-cost gen ed courses through our affiliate, Sophia. Take up to two online Sophia courses at a time and transfer eligible courses towards your undergraduate degree.

*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.

What coursework do you need to specialize in project management?

The Strayer University project management curriculum can help you build the technical knowledge you need for a career in project management, including how to manage project teams and risks, how to create project budgets and estimates and how resource management works. View all courses

What is a minor in college?

A minor is a group of five courses in a select subject area that can add depth to your resume and round out your degree. Pursuing a minor offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a secondary area of interest outside of your major and concentration.

How does a minor work?

Since you can use elective courses to complete a minor, in some cases you may not have to spend extra time or money on additional courses to complete your degree. Keep in mind that courses used to complete your major can’t be applied toward a minor.

Should you get a minor in college?

Getting a minor can help give you professional skills. It demonstrates your forward thinking, self-motivation and organization – all valuable skills in the workplace.

Sample courses

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BUS 375 - Project Management

Presents the fundamentals of the project management process and examines application of the process. Reviews the stages and activities in the project life cycle, the organization for project management and various project control and evaluations processes. Introduces considerations for negotiation and human resource management concerns in project management.

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BUS 377 - Managing Project Risk

This course addresses the risk component of projects and provides an overview of project risk management and related tools. Students will learn techniques for identifying, analyzing and minimizing risks that are inherent to projects, and building skills to systematically manage project risk to ensure that projects are delivered within cost estimates and timelines.

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BUS 380 - Managing Project Teams

This course examines the unique human resource aspects of managing human resources and project teams. The management areas of focus include planning for human capital needs, acquiring and developing skills needed for projects, motivating the team and measuring the project team's performance.

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BUS 419 - Project Estimating and Budgeting

This course focuses on critical aspects of the project process and techniques used for cost estimating and budgeting. The course will explore project essentials such as determining project costs, scheduling and project sequencing, and quality management to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

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COM 100 - Communication at Work

Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.

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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business

Provides a foundation in today's business operations with a focus on the major functions of a business (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). The course also provides an overview of business organizations and the competitive business environment, strategic planning, international business, ethical considerations, quality assurance and more.

What can you do with a BS HSA, Project Management degree?

Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the project management field. This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

Versatile skills for your future

The project management concentration prepares you to manage projects in a healthcare setting. You’ll learn to understand project requirements, objectives and budgets, and work with project teams to resolve issues and complete projects within the project timeline.

In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:

  • Communicate with project stakeholders to determine requirements and objectives.
  • Assign duties or responsibilities to project team members, and help identify and resolve problems.
  • Create project status reports for customers, project team members or stakeholders.
  • Develop and update project plans as needed.
  • Determine project objectives, schedules, funding and staffing.
  • Choose and work with vendors or other external partners to support projects.
  • Review costs and help ensure projects stay within budget.
  • Share project information about budget, resources and technical issues with managers.

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of Strayer bachelor’s alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.

Strayer Alumni Survey, 2022

Apply for your Project Management degree today

An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

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A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable

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A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent

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Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

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A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID

Fall classes start on October 6

Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.

Transferring to Strayer from another university?

Your bachelor’s degree from Strayer could be 70% complete when you transfer up to 28 classes.

Strayer welcomes international students

Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.

Campus locations

Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.

This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

Ready to take the next step?

Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.