Overview

This professional Master of Healthcare Administration at the National University is designed to provide skills and knowledge in the practice of healthcare administration and management and to prepare you for entry-level and middle-management roles in healthcare organizations. Special attention is given to the social side of the profession and its unique people-dependent focus. You’ll find this is a degree with smarts and heart.

The program explores the organization and the financing and delivery of services to prevent and treat illness and disease. The program includes programs that serve the public and private sectors at all levels — local, state, and federal. You’ll learn from faculty members who are united by a common commitment to solving problems and developing innovations related to the access, cost, and quality of healthcare.

You’ll increase your chances for professional growth and job placement through carefully planned internships and a capstone experience, plus gain practical experience in project management, teamwork, and leadership. If you are looking for career advancement from middle to upper middle management, or to transition into healthcare administration from other professions, this degree will expand your options.

Program Learning Outcomes

Solve complex problems in a healthcare environment by employing analytical skills.

Establish strategic priorities of a healthcare organization in line with the needs and values of the community it serves.

Conduct financial analysis, explain financial and accounting information, and make long-term investment decisions for a healthcare organization.

Utilize administrative and clinical information technology and decision-support tools in process and performance improvement.

Incorporate the principles of quality management for improving outcomes in healthcare organizations.

Evaluate the ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. Healthcare System

Health Policy

Biostatistics

Health Organization Management

Healthcare Information Systems

Quality Appraisal & Evaluation

Epidemiology

Health Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

National University accepts and reviews applications year round, so you can begin class any month of the year.

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 932 other Masters in Health Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved, or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.

Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam. These tests are NOT required for those with a GPA over 2.5.

Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status (instead of taking the above tests).

Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Financial Support: $33,500

Tuition Fee

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International

16416 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
National

16416 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

16416 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16416 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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