Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
Program Description
The Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Administration degree is designed to advance the knowledge of professionals interested in leadership and management positions in hospitals, healthcare systems, medical practices, and other healthcare businesses. This program of study provides students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the three competency domains of leadership and management, business acumen, and healthcare organizations and systems.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Evaluate ethical and effective leadership and management skills relevant to successful health administration practice.
- Advocate for the importance of policies, issues, and trends that shape healthcare and healthcare delivery in the United States.
- Apply the concepts of business to the health care environment.
- Support the importance of professional and social responsibility in health administration practice.
- Demonstrate communication and relationship management skills required for successful practice at the mid management level and beyond.
Programmatic Admission Requirements
The following is required for admission into this program. All documentation must be provided prior to course registration:
- Acceptance: Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale or a conferred Master’s Degree in another discipline.
Please visit our AMU or APU graduate admission page for more information on institutional admission requirements
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Degree at a Glance
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Core Requirements
37
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Total Semester Hours
40
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Degree Program Requirements
Core Requirements (37 semester hours)
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Healthcare and Healthcare Systems 1
3 |
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Technology Applications in Healthcare Organizations
3 |
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Healthcare Systems and Health Policy
3 |
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Leadership and Management in Healthcare Organizations
3 |
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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Administration
3 |
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Operational Management in Healthcare
3 |
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Organizational Behavior
3 |
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Human Resource Management in Healthcare
3 |
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The Business of Healthcare
3 |
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Healthcare Finance
3 |
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Operational Quality in Healthcare
3 |
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Situational Experiences for Healthcare Administrators
4 |
| Total Semester Hours 37 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Healthcare Administration Capstone 2
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 3 |
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Required as the first course in this program.
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Taken once all other requirements have been met.