Overview

The Health Services Policy and Management MHA degree offered at University of South Carolina is recognized for excellence in preparing health care leaders. Our Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)-accredited MHA program equips graduates with in-demand competencies that are necessary for leading organizations involved in the management and delivery of health and health care services.

Key Facts

A career in health care management offers opportunities for growth and advancement in a myriad of settings, such as hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, long-term care, insurance organizations, government agencies and consulting firms. Graduates have become Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)/Presidents, Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Directors and Administrators of health insurance companies, health care businesses, hospitals and governmental /non-governmental organizations around the world. Our graduates are active, visible and valuable members of their communities working hard to improve health and health systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management
Accounting and Finance
Biostatistics and Quantitative Methods
Public Health
Managerial Epidemiology and Statistics for Healthcare
Health Planning
Approved Elective
Management Residency

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

58 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Public Administration Social Policy View 146 other Masters in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

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16588 USD / year

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16588 USD / year

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16588 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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