Curriculum
This course of study requires two years for full-time students and at least three years of study for part-time students. The curriculum includes course work in health systems, finance, policy, information systems, epidemiology, outcomes management, reimbursement and other areas related to the delivery, financing and organization of health care and services. To strengthen students’ understanding of practice, most courses combine theory and experiential learning, with projects in health care organizations being common.
An internship is required of all students. To complete the internship, students must work in conjunction with a mentor in a health care setting. Most students complete the internship between their first and second years of study.
The curriculum consists of 56 credit hours of required courses, which includes three credit hours of electives, and an internship of one credit.
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Plan of Study
Both full and part-time students begin the MHSA program in the fall semester. Two-year, full-time students will follow the course sequence listed below. Part-time students work closely with the MHSA Student Services Manager on a semester-by-semester basis to design a schedule that meets their individual needs and program requirements.
These courses comprise the current MHSA curriculum. Some additional courses, as well as some course substitutions, may be required for joint degree programs. The faculty may make curriculum changes from time to time.
Course Number - Class Name | Credit Hours |
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HP&M 810 The Healthcare System |
3
|
HP&M 822 Healthcare Economics |
3
|
HP&M 825 Financial Concepts in Healthcare Management |
3
|
HP&M 858 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare |
3
|
HP&M 859 Professional Development |
2
|
Total |
14
|
Course Number - Class Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|
HP&M 827 Financial Applications in Healthcare Management |
3
|
HP&M 832 Governance and Health Law |
2
|
BIOS 704 Statistics for Decision Making |
3
|
HP&M 850 Introduction to Operations |
3
|
HP&M 853 Strategic Management |
2
|
Total |
13
|
Course Number - Class Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|
HP&M 852 Strategic Marketing |
2
|
HP&M 860 Graduate Internship in Health Services Administration OR HP&M 862 Research Practicum in Health Services Administration |
1
|
Total |
3
|
Course Number - Class Name | Credit Hours |
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HP&M 819 Research for Healthcare Leaders |
3
|
HP&M 837 Health Policy |
3
|
HP&M 830 Healthcare Management |
3
|
HP&M 854 Human Resources and Workforce Development |
3
|
Electives |
3
|
Total |
15
|
Course Number - Class Name | Credit Hours |
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HP&M 833 Ethics |
2
|
HP&M 846 Health Information Technology Management |
3
|
HP&M 847 Business Intelligence in Healthcare |
2
|
HP&M 848 Designing Healthcare Organizations |
2
|
HP&M 861 Capstone Seminar |
2
|
Total |
11
|
Program Competencies
The MHSA curriculum is built on the following competencies:
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Writing Skills
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Analysis
- Marketing Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Teamwork
- Leading and Managing Others
- Planning and Implementing Improvement
- Personal and Professional Ethics
