M.S. Healthcare Administration
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.) | Total Hours: 33 | Department: Nursing & Allied Health | School: Arts and Sciences | Major Code: 123
The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration prepares future healthcare leaders with the knowledge, skills, and habits needed to meet the critical challenges of today’s dynamic healthcare industry.
Program Admission Requirements
All applicants must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies. Additional requirements include:
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or a bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare-related field (with documentation).
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 in undergraduate degree.
- CV/Resume.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Letter of Intent addressing academic goals, how the MHA supports professional goals, work/program balance, and motivation for pursuing the MHA.
No GRE is required.
Course Requirements
Core Courses (33 hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHHA 5103 | Introduction to Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| AHHA 5113 | Healthcare Informatics — Data-Driven Decisions | 3 |
| AHHA 5213 | Ethics in Health Administration | 3 |
| AHHA 5233 | Healthcare Policy and Law | 3 |
| AHHA 5303 | Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety | 3 |
| AHHA 5313 | Leadership for Health Professionals | 3 |
| AHHA 5323 | Strategic Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| AHHA 5993 | Healthcare Administration Capstone | 3 |
| MNGT 5223 | Behavioral Management | 3 |
| FIN 5213 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MNGT 5153 | HR Management | 3 |
Total Hours Required: 33