With Maryville’s Early Access program, you can earn up to 12 credits toward your master’s degree during your undergraduate degree. Once you’ve completed 90 credit hours or more of your bachelor’s degree (with a GPA of 3.25 or higher), you may be eligible to get a head start on your master’s degree. Maryville considers all transfer credits earned from regionally accredited colleges or universities, as well as courses completed in the military. The transfer process is simple and convenient.

Maryville University Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management online
Prepare for healthcare leadership roles that will ultimately help transform the industry. Deepen your understanding of healthcare systems and management principles, and develop the skills needed to effectively oversee healthcare facilities.
About the program
- Earn an optional senior living management certificate: Enhance your academic experience with an optional senior living management certificate.
- Gain real-world experience: Participate in a 50-hour practicum at a pre-approved site over a period of seven weeks, resulting in a final paper and presentation.
- Transfer credits to earn your degree sooner: Graduate faster if you previously earned college credits. Maryville considers all credits, even if you earned them years ago.
About Maryville University
Maryville University’s mission is to provide access and opportunity to those who are brave enough to make their dreams a reality. Since 1872, Maryville University has offered a high-quality, student-centered educational experience to its students, by providing personalized, comprehensive support; a practical, future-focused education; and accessible, highly experienced faculty.
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Curriculum
In the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management program, you’ll develop and enhance the skills to help you pursue a career in areas such as public relations, social media, marketing, community relations, event planning, or fundraising. As you study, you’ll develop skills in professionalism, communication, healthcare compliance, and population health management.
- Participate in an on-site practicum: Gain 50 hours of hands-on experience over seven weeks, and graduate ready to pursue a fulfilling healthcare career.
- Complete an optional certificate: Start a path toward caring for the elderly and expand your knowledge with an optional senior living management certificate.
- Gain skills to improve patient outcomes: Learn how to provide strategic direction and support to divisions, departments, units, or services within healthcare facilities.
Admissions
Maryville’s application process is streamlined for efficiency, so you can focus on your education. No SAT/ACT scores are required, and you should receive an admissions decision within seven days of submitting a complete application (including transcripts). Choose from three start dates per year.
To be eligible for admission, you must have earned a high school diploma or GED with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. You will need to submit the following materials to apply:
Simplified, no-cost online application
Official high school transcript
English proficiency scores (International applicants may be required to submit scores that meet a certain threshold.)
Get a head start on your master’s with Early Access

Frequently asked questions
Yes. Any applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.5 will be considered for provisional admission.
No. Maryville streamlines the application process for convenience, so there are no fees.
The online application typically takes 20 minutes from start to finish.
Maryville accepts all eligible credits from regionally accredited colleges or universities, as well as courses completed in the military. Maryville works hard to make sure the transfer process is as simple and convenient as possible.