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Days until classes:
Next classes start
Jun 4th
Program Length: 16 months
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Available Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Degree Overview
The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program is designed to provide education and research activities that will teach the student to develop or recognize opportunities to make health services delivery more effective or efficient. Students enrolled in the program will receive instruction on processes for evaluating and improving health policy. Graduates are employed as entry-level senior health service administrators or policy analysts. The level of position attained will vary according to the background and the experience the graduate brings to the job.
| Program Information | Master of Science in Healthcare Administration |
|---|---|
| Occupations Degree Prepares For (and SOC code of occupation) |
Medical and Health Services Managers - 11-9111.00 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,575 |
| Cost of Books | Included |
| Room and Board | N/A |
| Job Placement Rate * | N/A% |
| On-Time Completion Rate | N/A |
| Median Title IV Debt | N/A |
| Median Non-Title IV Debt | N/A |
| Median Loan Debt | N/A |
Course Descriptions
CourseCourse NameCredits
Course Description
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Healthcare Economics and Policy Analysis
This course provides students with a comprehensive review of the American healthcare system. Students will gain an understanding of the healthcare needs of the nation and the interaction of health, government, economics, and politics. (Prerequisite: ECN220 or the equivalent, or with the consent of the Dean)
Credits: 4.5
Healthcare Finance
This course focuses on the principles and the applications of healthcare finance, with coverage of both accounting and financial management. Students will learn to apply financial management theory and principles to decision making in the healthcare setting.
Credits: 4.5
Issues in Managed Care
This course focuses on the history, the structure, and the administrative issues associated with health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), and other managed care options
Credits: 4.5
Organizational behavior
This course examines organizational change, including what effective managers can do to understand and anticipate such change and to respond accordingly. Topics include concepts in organizational behavior, learning, motivation and performance, groups and organizational design, and organizational processes.
Credits: 4.5
Management Practices for the Healthcare Professional
This course focuses on current management practices in the healthcare field. Additionally, students will examine organizational and managerial theories for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions of healthcare administration.
Credits: 4.5
Healthcare Personnel Administration
This course addresses the policies, the methods, and the techniques utilized in public and health organizations relating to human resource systems. Topics include recruitment, employment planning and forecasting, managing diversity, testing, interviewing, the training process, organizing teams, appraising performance, establishing strategic pay plans, financial incentives, benefits, labor relations, collective bargaining, and employee security.
Credits: 4.5
Practicum I
This course provides students with an opportunity to develop, in conjunction with their approved preceptor, the practicum project they will implement. Students will begin working on the implementation of the approved project.
Credits: 2.0
Practicum II
This course provides students with an opportunity to continue working on implementation of their approved practicum project. Students will complete the project and submit their final report as outlined in the internship agreement. (Prerequisite: HCA 690)
Credits: 2.5
The Healthcare System
This course focuses on the full spectrum of healthcare services, identifying up-to-the-minute trends, and analyzing options for future policy making in the face of diminishing public confidence in past health reform initiatives.
Credits: 4.5
Outcomes Assessment and Quality Management
This course focuses on the processes used to develop effective quality management programs as well as to assess current practices. (Note. This course may appear under the name Health Program Evaluation in certain program plans.)
Credits: 4.5
Healthcare Information Systems
This course prepares students for management oversight, administrative design, and acquisition and implementation of information technology systems. Emphasis is placed on information systems in a healthcare environment.
Credits: 4.5
Legal Considerations in Healthcare Delivery
This course focuses on a variety of legal questions and issues that healthcare managers face. Topics include liability, confidentiality of records, informed consent, contracts, patient rights, employee rights, and legal testimony.
Credits: 4.5
Healthcare Marketing and Planning
This course examines the strategic planning process for marketing in the healthcare industry. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of marketing and strategic plan development with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. Students will be required to develop marketing and advertising plans for selected healthcare products and services.
Credits: 4.5
Total Courses: 13Total Credits: 54
Admissions Information
Applicants for admission to Independence University must have graduated from an accredited high school, private secondary school, or have completed the equivalent (GED). All students who graduate after January 2006 must provide a high school transcript to check eligibility for the new Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). In addition, applicants must have Internet access and successfully complete the online readiness test.
Students who are applying for Master's degrees must provide proof of their Bachelor's degree. Applicants are admitted for enrollment on the basis of previous scholastic records as evidenced by a transcript or a high-school diploma, a GED certificate, or a Bachelor's degree. Previous training in business subjects generally is not required.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Some people have the idea that they cannot afford college. You may even be one of them. The truth is, once you know the facts, college may be much more affordable than you think. Financial aid is available if you qualify. In fact, many students are amazed at the financial aid they're eligible to receive. Visit our Tuition & Financial Aid section for more information.
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