Overview
The Master of Science in Health Administration and Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University provides interdisciplinary preparation for students pursuing a career in administration and leadership of health or human services organizations. The program includes theoretical and experiential learning opportunities. Core courses provide a sound foundation in health and organizational management and leadership.
Objectives
Graduates of this program will acquire knowledge and skill in:
- Improvements implemented to transform health and human services systems at the macro and microsystem levels
- Value of health information technology to the healthcare organization
- Art and science of management and leadership of health or human services organizations
- Community development for organizational and system health
- Organizational process improvement and project planning
- Ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of leadership practice in health and human services
- Population health, community health needs assessment and community benefit
- Managerial finance and healthcare reimbursement
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Accreditation and Process Improvement
- Health Care Finance
- Medical Informatics for Health Management
- Human Resources Development
- US Health & Human Services Policy
- Ethics in the Professions
- Population Health and Community Benefit
- Leadership of Hlth & Human Services Org
- Program Evaluation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Health Management Health Sciences View 872 other Masters in Health Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A completed graduate application, including:
- Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
- At least 3 credits of undergraduate statistics or research.
- Resume which includes education, employment, scholarship, and service.
- One or two page statement of academic and career goals.
- Two letters of reference, preferably from educators or employers.
Tuition Fee
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International
22438 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22438 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
22438 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22438 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11924 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11924 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Michigan City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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