Master - Health Administration

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As a student of the online Master of Health Administration program at University of Phoenix, you can prepare yourself for an administrative career in the health care industry. Find out more about the Master of Health Administration program here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The University of Phoenix Master of Health Administration program is designed to expose you to theories and concepts relating to the management of health care organizations while developing leadership, communication and decision-making skills. You will have the opportunity to study health delivery and information systems, community health techniques, assessment methods, change management, strategic planning and the economics of health care services. Other topics of discussion include insurance processes, patient rights, health care marketing opportunities, financial management, regulatory issues and ethics. Concentration areas include:

  • Gerontology
  • Informatics
  • Education

What Are the Prerequisites?

Some experience in a health care environment could be helpful. Though not required, you might have taken prior courses designed to develop management skills. Applicants to University of Phoenix graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

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What Are the Course Requirements?

You must complete a total of 43 credits to earn the Master of Health Administration degree from University of Phoenix. This requirement includes 43 credits in health care classes and a one-credit graduate study introductory course. Program coursework is taken in the sequence shown in the list below.

  • HCS 504: Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Sciences/Nursing
  • HCS 514: Managing in Today's Health Care Organization
  • HCS 545: Health Law and Ethics
  • HCS 539: Marketing for Health Care
  • HCS 531: Health Care Organizations and Delivery Systems
  • HCS 577: Financial Management in Health Care
  • HCS 533: Health Information Systems
  • HCS 535: Concepts of Population Health
  • HCS 587: Creating Change Within Organizations
  • HCS 552: Health Care Economics
  • HCS 588: Measuring Performance Standards
  • HCS 525: Leadership
  • HCS 567: Entrepreneurship in Health Care
  • HCS 549: Evaluation Methodology
  • HCS 586: Health Care Strategic Management

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

While completion of the Master of Health Administration program could qualify you for supervisory or administrative roles in the health care industry, further advancement might require a doctoral degree. The Doctor of Health Administration degree program is available to those who have obtained a master's degree. This doctorate could prepare you for academic as well as executive positions.

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