Healthcare Leadership

Make a difference as a healthcare leader

Mercer University’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership equips students for the growing healthcare management field using a multidisciplinary curriculum and hands-on training. Graduates will be poised to make a meaningful impact in areas such as organizational leadership, health informatics, human resources, public safety, and human services.

Mercer’s B.S. in Healthcare Leadership is ideal for career-changers and individuals seeking to apply their leadership skills to the healthcare arena. Healthcare professionals seeking to pursue leadership positions within their organization will also find this program beneficial to their career goals.

Designed for busy and working adults

We understand having multiple priorities, and we design classes with your schedule in mind. Students can take two classes per week, meeting one night only, enabling them to comfortably maintain a work-life balance or complete courses fully online. Mercer’s B.S. in Healthcare Leadership also offers these convenient benefits:

• Eight-week sessions
• Evening, on-campus classes at Mercer’s Henry County location
• Online course options
• Five start dates in January, March, May, August, and October

Find the healthcare specialty that works for you

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a greater than average growth in healthcare employment due to an aging population. As a result of the expected increase in demand for healthcare services, the field is projected to add more jobs than other occupational groups.

There are many options for employment in healthcare. Individuals who complete Mercer’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership can consider employment in positions such as:

• Clinical Coordinator
• Community Health Specialist
• Consumer Safety Inspector
• Employee Wellness Specialist
• Health Information Specialist
• Health Planning Analyst
• Health Services Administrator
• HMO Contract Coordinator
• Immunization Specialist
• Medical Record Administrator
• Patient Care Administrator
• Wellness Coordinator

Learn more about our Healthcare Leadership major

• Program Requirements
• Course Descriptions
• Admissions
• Tuition and Aid
• Transferring Credits
• Meet the Faculty

Ready to take the next step?

Schedule your personalized admissions counseling appointment, or contact the Office of University Admissions at 877.840.8599 or enroll@mercer.edu for more information.