The Master of Science in Health Care Administration prepares graduates for administrative positions within the health care industry. Individuals from many different health care fields, particularly those with bachelor's degrees in clinical areas (nursing, respiratory therapy, medical laboratory sciences, etc.) find greatly enhanced career opportunities. Courses in a variety of areas are presented with a specific emphasis on health care.

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Graduates of the Master of Science in Health Care Administration will demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of the multiple facets of health care administration, including finance, economics, information systems, marketing, decision-making, communication, program evaluation and strategic applications in business
• The ability to evaluate business management concepts in order to be active knowledge-makers in the health care field
• Active participation and contribution as leaders in a variety of health care settings.

The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition states that Medical and health services managers must be familiar with management principles and practices. A master's degree in health services administration or a related field is the standard credential for most generalist positions in this field. It further notes that for persons seeking to become heads of clinical departments, a master's degree in health services administration or a related field might be required to advance. Employment in the area of health service management is expected to grow faster than average during the coming decade. Median annual earnings in this field in May 2004 were $60,430. Salaries of those employed in the industries which employed the highest number of health service managers ranged from $60,000 to $87,000.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2006-07 Edition , Medical and Health Services Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm (visited February 06, 2006 ).