Building Sustainable Healthcare Communities
Every day, patients and frontline care teams rely on having the best equipment, the life-saving medications, the safest procedures, the latest data, and networks of support. We watched it happen on a global scale during the pandemic.
It takes specialized training and sophisticated knowledge to build a successful, sustainable healthcare facility. It takes qualified leaders who care deeply about quality care for every patient.
You have the calling to serve. ºÚÁÏÉç has the degree in Health Administration you need. Let's get started.
Focused on Your Growth
At Belhaven, your education is designed to support your development—academically, spiritually, and professionally. You will learn from professors who are genuinely invested in your success. Through our partnership with Rize Education, you’ll also benefit from courses taught by experienced professionals working in the field. These instructors bring practical knowledge and industry connections into the classroom, giving you both insight and opportunity as you prepare for your future.
Discover the Benefits of Our Health Administration Degree
High Demand for Caring Leaders
Clinics and health systems throughout Mississippi and around the world are actively recruiting qualified administrators.
Experienced Mentors
Your instructors have extensive professional experience in high-profile healthcare roles.
Close-Knit Community
Smaller classes mean more individual time with your professors and fellowship with your classmates.
Christian Worldview
You are challenged to think critically and analytically about who God is — and who you are — as we equip you to fulfill your calling to glorify God and be a blessing to the world.
13:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
Small class sizes mean big opportunities
2 Concentrations
Choose a focus on Public Health or Systems Management
1883 Founding Date
Our rich heritage of excellent educational opportunities spans nearly 142 years
15 Years in a Row
Named a College of Distinction
What Can You Do with a Degree in Health Administration?
- Supervise a private medical practice
- Manage a medical laboratory or pharmacy
- Coordinate care for special populations
- Fundraise for critical research
- Plan health promotion campaigns and events
- Manage strategic plans and budgets for hospital systems
- Research and guide technology investments
- Oversee infrastructure improvements and expansion projects
Double Major & Get Your 5th Year Free
Fuel your academic passions and expand your career options. Belhaven offers our freshmen a unique deal: double major, and we’ll pay the tuition if you need a fifth year in school. Double major in two arts programs, pair a business degree with a STEM major … the possibilities are endless!
Health Administration at Belhaven: What You Need to Know
- 4-year plan for Freshmen - Health Administration (pdf)
- 4-year plan for Transfers - Health Administration (pdf)
School of Business: Verified Excellence
Belhaven’s business school is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Why is this important?
Knowing the School of Business is accredited by the IACBE tells you that Belhaven voluntarily holds itself to a set of quality standards and is willing to allow outside business experts come to campus and verify Belhaven is doing what we say we are doing. Belhaven’s commitment to the accreditation process benefits you because it ensures you will be provided a quality education.
Health Administration: A Belhaven & Rize Education Partnership
The Healthcare Administration major is offered in partnership with , an innovative and nationwide consortium of more than 75 colleges and universities. Rize offers new, in-demand, and skill-focused majors to members of the (LCMC), which are schools that value the small college experience.
Your major will have a strong Christian worldview dimension through courses taught by Belhaven faculty. In addition, through the LCMC/RIZE consortium, you’ll be learning from industry experts who will teach some of the core courses in your major virtually.
As a Healthcare Administration major, you enjoy the traditional Belhaven experience while also gaining unique insights from Rize Education professionals and industry experts. These experts teach three upper-level online classes and act as mentors during your educational journey. You get to know them well through small class sizes.
Rize’s experts — along with your Belhaven faculty advisor — guide your education and prepare you for success.
Contact Us
Office of Admission
Phone: 601-968-5940Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202
For campus visit:
Jimmy Hood Welcome Center
855 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Fax: 601-300-2932
Verse of the Year
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Psalm 100:5