Health Administration, M.S.
[Health Administration-1202]
Clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals can earn an M.S. in Health Administration in 12-18 months, taking courses in person or online. The curriculum is an innovative and contemporary blend of health administration and business coursework and focuses on community-minded service leadership. At the end of the program, students complete a Capstone experience in which they research a problem in a healthcare organization and provide answers to questions, research data, opportunity exploration, or project development, creating a vibrant opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through service to the community and the healthcare organization. Additional information about this program is available on the website or by calling 585.594.6771.
Admission Criteria:
Two years experience in a professional work environment or demonstrated leadership skills preferred; however, are not required. Admittance into the program may require an interview with the Program Director.
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4 point scale.
Ideally, applicants will possess undergraduate degrees in business, clinical, IT, or healthcare-related disciplines.
NOTE: We do not require applicants to submit GRE and GMAT test results for admittance into this program.
Transfer Credits:
There are a number of Advanced Standing options available to traditional business students as well as degree-completion students.
Only courses with an earned grade of B or better from an accredited institution may be considered.
Courses will only be considered if the Program Director determines there is sufficient coverage of relevant material and concepts.
A maximum of three courses (max of 13 credits) can apply to the Advanced Standing for a graduate business program.
SPECIFICS OF THE HEALTH ADMINISTRATION M.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 43
Minimum Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Credits in the Program:
GHLH 5400 (5) Health Care Systems, Organizations and Reimbursement
GBUS 5050 (4) Organizational Leadership in Health Care
GHLH 5200 (4) Health Care Research Methods
GHLH 5600 (4) Health Care Informatics and Communication
GHLH 5800 (5) Health Care Financial Management
GHLH 6000 (4) Health Policy, Ethics. Employment & Law
GHLH 5900 (5) Leadership Coaching and Human Resources for Health Care Professional
GHLH 5550 (4) Health Outcomes, Performance, and Six Sigma or GBUS 5650 (4) Project Management
GHLH 6900 (4) Strategic Planning Health Care
GHLH 6950 (4) Health Organization Transformation