Online Health Care Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Online Healthcare MBA program is specifically designed for experienced healthcare professionals looking to gain business skills needed to become health services managers, administrators, and executives.

Applicants with backgrounds in healthcare are particularly well-suited to pursue this program. Students in the program are healthcare professionals seeking success in the boardroom, an entrepreneurial venture, policy, and come from both the private and non-profit sectors. The GW Healthcare MBA recognizes this diversity and includes a curriculum that is practical for a broad range of careers.

Entry Requirements

- Graduate Admissions Management Test (GMAT) is required.

- Two (2) recommendations (academic or professional)

- Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended.

- Statement of purpose

- A current resumé is required.

International Applicants
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Minimum English language test scores required by this program are:

Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or
TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based; or
Academic PTE: 68

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Widely regarded as one of the top executive healthcare leadership programs in the United States, the Executive Master of Healthcare Administration program in UNC's School of Public Health develops the skills and knowledge necessary for graduates to be members of the core executive team at for-profit, not-for-profit, or governmental health organizations. The program combines expert faculty, comprehensive curriculum, and sophisticated technology to offer an MHA distance learning program that is designed for working professionals. The curriculum includes course sequences in public health, systems operations, and financial and strategic management. Students come from a variety of health organizations and disciplines, allowing significant cross-learning opportunities with peers. Current and previous students include professionals from hospitals, HMOs, pharmaceutical firms, insurers, nonprofits, and governmental agencies, including local, state, and federal departments. In addition, online coursework is combined with limited on-campus visits, thereby providing a rich opportunity to interact with both faculty and fellow students in a positive and stimulating intellectual environment. One-of-a-kind Effective Executive workshops enhance executive learning further by exposing students to a variety of topics and disciplines (such as effective presentation skills, creative thinking, and hospital construction project management) not typically covered in other MHA programs. With the exception of three visits per year—in the fall (6 days), spring (4 days), and summer (4 days)—to the Chapel Hill campus, all coursework is conducted online. Using special client-server software, students access individual Web sites and all courses. Course delivery is enhanced by various interactive, Internet-based learning applications, including live video, audio, recorded class proceedings and data sharing. The Executive MHA program is currently ranked #2 by Modern Physician magazine and #3 by U.S. News and World Report. The Executive MHA program is CAHME accredited.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 3.0

Requires 3 years work experience in health or human services

Requires GRE/MAT score

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The online healthcare administration degree from King University prepares students to make strong decisions that shape the future of health care. Earning a healthcare administration degree online allows for the flexibility working adults need to continue their education. King students attend classes online when it’s most convenient for them, and King graduates are adept leaders who apply theory into practice.

Entry Requirements

Students applying for entry into King University bachelor’s programs must meet the following requirements:
• A minimum of a 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale and the equivalent of 60 semester hours or an associate degree.
• Students with less than a 2.2 GPA may be considered and accepted on a conditional basis provided they are able to demonstrate a significant rationale as to why they feel they will succeed in the program.
• A completed “Plan of Study” to document how those students who need extra courses to meet the required 124 credits for graduation will earn additional credits. Students with 45 to 60 hours may apply for admission; however, they must meet with a King University Student Support Specialist to develop a specific written plan that outlines how they will complete the program. This plan must be in place prior to registration of classes.

Other Fees

Books = $1,340

Miscellaneous = $3,182

Technology Fee: $100 fee per course (included in the Total Tuition).

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The purpose of the Masters of Science in Healthcare Administration program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers within the field of healthcare. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The program is designed to provide a high degree of specialization within the area of healthcare administration, with an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, knowledge and skills.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the Masters of Science in Healthcare Administration program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Examine the emerging challenges that are transforming the healthcare administration landscape.

Utilize an expanded vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of healthcare administration.

Examine the components of healthcare services in the United States and analyze the current issues, trends, and limitations of healthcare administration.

Apply marketing theories and practices to the healthcare industry.

Examine the human resource management functions within the healthcare industry.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Analyze the social science perspective of the health service delivery system and the contribution of medical sociology to our understanding of the roles, values, and sociocultural influences that affect the medical treatment of patients.

Evaluate the threats, vulnerabilities, and importance of physical and information security in the healthcare industry.

Examine the fundamentals of healthcare system information management including electronic health records.

Apply economic, finance, and accounting principles to healthcare institutions.

Review and analyze managed care regulation and the components of managed care systems in general.

Manage large and small business projects, to include developing timelines to guide completion, writing associated reports, and utilizing project management software.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the policies, practices, and management of healthcare delivery in a competitive environment.

Examine the principles of public health practices, the role of the public health department, and the tools needed to effectively manage a typical health department.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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This Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program features an in Healthcare Administration and designed to provide a solid background in business management, followed by an comprehensive study and application of knowledge that are relevant to the field of healthcare. Courses are structured to develop a student’s knowledge and skills common to non-medical healthcare professionals working in hospitals, care facilities, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, or one of the many other healthcare-related industries.

A CALUNIVERSITY online Bachelor programs will arm you with the analytical skills to evaluate business-related issues. Through our 100% online and professionally relevant courses, you will be equipped with knowledge of the latest theories, principles and concepts in the world of business.

The Bachelor of Business Administration undergraduate degree program is designed to equip graduates with the requisite skills and knowledge needed to successfully apply business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The program connects practical application with theoretical foundation, drawing on real-world case studies to develop critical thinking skills.

Entry Requirements

In addition to the preliminary admissions requirements, an applicant for the Bachelor's degree program must submit and meet the following admission prerequisites:

Official transcript showing the completion of a high school diploma or GED, (with no college-level work). DD 214 documents showing High School completion may be accepted as proof for military students.

If the applicant has completed some approved postsecondary college work, a sealed copy of his/her official transcripts will be required (no verification of HS completion will be needed in this case)

The applicant’s college academic record must show a minimal grade point average (GPA) of C (2.0 on a scale of 4.0) or higher

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