Online Bachelor of Organizational Healthcare Leadership Degree
Build a Reputation as a Trusted Leader in Health Care
Online
2-4 Years
120 Credit Hours
$467 per Credit
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Achieve Your Full Potential With the Online Health Care Leadership Degree
- Apply By: 05/21/26
- Start Class: 06/04/26
Transform your interest in health care into a rewarding career with the online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership – Healthcare Leadership degree from the University of South Carolina Upstate. This program explores leadership, management, communication, policy and ethics through the lens of health care. Through an engaging online platform, you’ll build a foundation of career-ready skills tailored for health policy and systems, operations management, ethical leadership and more.
Each health care leadership concentration course is taught by inspiring faculty who share real-world experience in your field of study. With their personalized attention, you’ll receive the support needed to complete your health care leadership degree and achieve your full potential.
Health Care Leadership Degree Details
- Flexible, online format for working professionals
- Practical curriculum emphasizes health systems and policy
- Customizable electives to support your career goals
- Transfer up to 90 credit hours
Customize Your Health Care Leadership Degree Experience
With the online health care leadership degree, you’ll join a community of career-driven learners and embark on a pathway to career success, guided by outstanding faculty. You’ll have online access to course materials and assignments, plus tutoring services and study resources provided by the USC Upstate Student Success Center to ensure you graduate ready to reach your professional goals.
The online health care leadership degree requires you to complete six concentration courses, including three electives, for a total of 18 concentration credits. With the maximum number of transfer credits, you can complete the program in as little as 18 months and take the next step on your rewarding career path.
Health Care Leadership Degree Required Courses
Exploration of the community health field including the social determinants of health, the role of community/public health organizations within the health care system, and the impact of educational, social, cultural, and economic variables on individual and community health and wellness.
Management, communication, and problem-solving, as they relate to human resources, quality assurance, finance, budgeting and reimbursement in a health care setting.
A research seminar that investigates the laws and ethics codes of various professions, such as education, business, health care and data management. Each seminar participant selects one profession to track throughout the semester and reports on that field’s laws, conduct requirements, legal cases and methods of conflict resolution. Evaluations are based on oral presentations, papers and participation in class discussion.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program delivers an interdisciplinary skillset designed to prepare you for diverse opportunities. You’ll complete a selection of courses for your chosen concentration, plus five major core courses that help you build a foundation in organizational management. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in either an internship or independent study to get a real-world glimpse into the industry.
View Program CurriculumWhat Careers Can I Pursue With a Degree in Health Care Leadership?
Health care leadership is one of the country’s most in-demand fields, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects more than 142,000 new positions to be created by 2034.1 With the online health care leadership degree from USC Upstate, you’ll prepare to solve complex challenges in the health care sector with exceptional skills in organizational leadership and health care ethics. Your rewarding career in health care leadership is within reach.
Medical and Health Services Manager $117,960 per year1
Health Education Specialist $63,000 per year2
Personalized Guidance in Every Classroom
At USC Upstate, our faculty are more than instructors — they’re mentors invested in your success. With real-world experience, advanced credentials and a commitment to personal attention, they guide you through practical learning that prepares you for a meaningful career. Small classes and low student-to-faculty ratios ensure you have the support you need to grow and thrive.
Dr. Charles F. Harrington, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Charles F. Harrington
Dr. Charles F. Harrington is a seasoned academic leader, educator, and scholar with over three decades of experience in higher education. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Educational Research, both from Ohio University, as well as an M.S. in Nonprofit Administration from Drexel University. He is also a graduate of prestigious leadership programs at Harvard University, Virginia Tech, and the U.S. Department of Education. As a scholar, Harrington has authored and co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, with research interests spanning American Indian entrepreneurship, student retention, nonprofit leadership, and interdisciplinary education.
Explore More Online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Concentrations
With the online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree, you’ll choose a career-focused concentration in either nonprofit leadership, global leadership or health care leadership. Each offers foundational major core courses, plus a selection of concentration courses that prepare you for success in your chosen industry.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Medical and Health Services Managers.” Retrieved Oct. 8, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Health Education Specialists.” Retrieved Oct. 8, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/health-educators.htm.