Online Master of Science in Health Care Administration

Take charge in a fast-evolving field

Health care administration is a rapidly growing environment. According to the Department of Labor, jobs in this field were expected to grow 16 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Health care administrators must be ready to handle ongoing developments in the structural, financial, and technical natures of the field in an efficient and organized manner.  The online MS in Health Care Administration offers mid-level professionals the knowledge and skills needed to ascend to and succeed in a variety of leadership positions.

This progressive program is designed for those interested in taking the lead in areas such as the study of applying information technology to manage and improve operations, management planning and practices in nursing home administration, and issues related to gerontology, including analysis of long-term care policies and cultural attitudes toward the elderly.   

 

The curriculum is focused on accelerating students’ learning through applied study of actual cases, relevant projects, meaningful discourse, faculty expertise, and interactive learning forums. All work is completed online, a format that allows working professionals to balance personal, professional and academic commitments. A final project based on a real-world issue or a challenge in students’ current work environments emphasizes the practical application of learning concepts.

Each core course of the master’s degree program in Health Care Administration has been designed with three dimensions in mind to help students merge foundational theories with best practices in health care.

  • ::  Management: theories of management practices in the service industry
  • ::  Leadership: exploration and analysis of best practices in leading organizational
        development and change in health care
  • ::  Continuum of care: best-practice models for customer-focused care and service

To ensure a high level of discussion and interaction, applicants to the online Master of Science in Health Care Administration online program are required to have two years of experience in the health care field.

View the online MS in Health Care Administration Curriculum

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