MS in Health Care Administration

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If you're interested in learning about health care operations and management, then the Master of Science in Health Care Administration program may be right for you. Learn more about this Grand Canyon University program here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The Master of Science in Health Care Administration program at Grand Canyon University gives you the chance to develop experience and skills necessary for a career in health care organization management. This program emphasizes analytical, conceptual, and applied skills. Coursework in this program includes legal principles for health care, health care delivery models, research methods, and leadership development. You'll also have the chance to learn about a unique topic of your choosing through your evidence-based research project.

What Are the Prerequisites?

If you're interested in the Master of Science in Health Care Administration program at Grand Canyon University, you should already have completed a bachelor's degree program. You should also be a licensed health care professional.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Master of Science in Health Care Administration program requires you to complete a total of 48 credits. In addition to your coursework, you must also complete HCA 699, which is a capstone research project.

Health Care Administration Course Requirements

Course Code	Course Name
HLT 510	Foundations for Success in Graduate Study of Health Sciences
HLT 520	Legal and Ethical Principles in Health Care
HCA 525	Analysis of Contemporary Health Care Delivery Models
HCA 530	Health Care Policies and Economics
HLT 540	Health Care Research Methods, Analysis, and Utilization
LDR 600	Leadership Styles and Development
HCA 545	Organizational Structure, Dynamics, and Effectiveness
HCA 610	Essential Health Care Business Analyses
HCA 615	Human Resource Management and Marketing Communication Strategies
HCA 620	Business / Project Plan Evaluation and Development
HCA 675	Health Care Innovation
HCA 699	Evidence-Based Research Project

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

In Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Health Care Administration program, you have the chance to develop knowledge and skills necessary for managing health care operations. This knowledge may prepare you for positions at clinics, hospitals, doctors' offices, or other health care establishments. Potential positions you could pursue include:

Health care administrator
Health outcomes analyst
Health services manager

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