Bachelor of Business Administration - Healthcare Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Oklahoma

Program Overview

The B.B.A. in Healthcare Business at the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business is uniquely designed to prepare students for operational, managerial, and strategic roles within the healthcare sector. This cross-functional program offers an integrated curriculum that blends core business disciplines with industry-specific topics such as healthcare marketing, supply chain management, regulation, and administration. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through an applied capstone project and internships, allowing students to gain real-world experience that aligns with employer expectations in healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, medical device firms, and beyond.

Course Overview

Major Coursework

  • Healthcare Marketing and Administration

  • Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare

  • Competitive and Economic Environment of Healthcare

  • Healthcare Supply Chain Management

  • Applied Project in the Business of Healthcare

  • Elective (Choose One):

    • Healthcare Business Topics

    • Medical and Health Services Innovation

    • Healthcare Consumer Behavior

    • Healthcare Systems Strategy

Business Core

  • Legal Environment of Business

  • Principles of Organization and Management

  • Principles of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

  • Business Strategy and Policy (Capstone)

Additional Business Requirements

  • Career Readiness I

  • Career Readiness II

  • Business Finance

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship

General Education & Basic Business Prerequisites

  • English Composition 

  • Mathematics 

  • Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Applied Projec: Hands-on consulting or research project tied to current industry challenges

  • Healthcare Business Club: Networking with professionals and recruiters from hospitals, pharma, and biotech firms

  • Internships: Encouraged with top regional and national employers in hospitals, home health, pharma, and health systems

  • Events & Employer Engagement: Access to industry panels and company visits with organizations such as Smith+Nephew, Mercy Hospital, and CNECT

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Graduate Study

    • Ideal preparation for MBA, Master of Health Administration (MHA), or specialized business/healthcare graduate programs

  • Certifications & Development

    • Lean Six Sigma and electives in finance, strategy, and analytics support industry-recognized certifications

  • Graduate Outcomes
    • 87% of OU business graduates are employed or in graduate school within 15 months of graduation, based on official university data.
    • Average starting salary: $62,205

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria

BCC
3.0
24 - 25
70

1130 - 1350
24
6.5
61

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Healthcare administration
  • Healthcare marketing
  • Healthcare finance
  • Hospital operations
  • Medical supply chain
  • Healthcare consulting
  • Regulatory affairs

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