Online Health Systems Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

Combining internet-based learning for the academic portions of the program alongside internships arranged at convenient locations, the M.S.N. Case Management & Health Systems Administration program will appeal to ambitious working nurses who may be managing a number of work and home priorities.

The graduate program in case management and health systems administration provides an integrated approach that promotes effective, collaborative utilization of clinical resources.

Students develop clinical resource management skills that are strongly coupled with managerial skills. The current healthcare climate of rapid change in technology and patient care services, together with increasing implementation of managed care systems, requires healthcare professionals to seek mechanisms for enhancing quality while providing cost-effective care.

Historically, quality and utilization management and nursing care management developed separately and functioned in isolation. But nurses focusing their professional efforts on case management cannot afford to do so isolated from the larger realities that drive the organization and, indeed, the entire healthcare continuum.

It is essential for those involved in case management to have a thorough understanding of organizational structures and operations. Knowledge of the continuum of resources available within the healthcare delivery system and the community is essential.

This program is ideal for those registered nurses holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree who want to specialize in case management and health systems administration in a variety of settings.

Graduates of this program, alongside the College’s other alumni, have gone on to become dedicated healthcare professionals all over New Jersey and beyond. In fact, it is estimated that every hospital in the state employs at least one Seton Hall nursing alum – but beyond that, our graduates impact the lives of patients in areas as far and wide as Florida, Arizona and even Iraq. These individuals range from nurse practitioners, to nursing directors and officers, to presidents and CEOs of healthcare organizations.

Entry Requirements

The following prerequisites for admission must have been achieved by candidates prior to admission to a Master’s-level program:

- Graduation from a N.L.N.A.C. or C.C.N.E.-accredited baccalaureate nursing program with a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

- Completion of a basic statistics course and an undergraduate nursing research course.

- Satisfactory Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score if native language is not English.

- Proof of current licensure as a registered nurse

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The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science and Information Systems program offers concentrations in Computer Science or Information Systems, as well as a preparatory Fast Track for those without a computer science background.

Computer Science concentration – a rigorous program designed to provide you with in-depth, state-of-the-art knowledge in critical computer-related technologies such as Architecture, Databases, Networking, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence.

Information Systems concentration – a unique program offering two tracks: Business Information Systems and Health Information Systems. You can select technical courses to match your interests and business courses such as Quantitative Analysis, Accounting, and Economics or health information courses such as Healthcare Administration and Policy, Financial Management, and Legal Issues to customize your learning experience.

FLEXIBILITY:
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Cyber Classroom – flexibility is the hallmark of the UM-Flint MS in Computer Science and Information Systems program. Our multi-media Cyber Classroom captures the entire classroom experience and allows you to tailor your education from a virtual, completely online learning experience to a completely in-class, on-campus one.

Fast Track – prepares students without undergraduate degrees in computer science for graduate coursework in the program.

Dual MBA and MS in Computer Science and Information Systems degree available.

Entry Requirements

- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Engineering is preferred. Applicants with other undergraduate degrees may enter the program while they complete the Fast Track coursework to allow them to quickly attain the required background knowledge.

- Minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

- Completion of the following UM-Flint courses or their equivalents prior to regular admission into the Master’s program*:

CSC 335 Computer Networks I or CIS 335 Telecommunication and Computer Networks

CSC 365 Computer Architecture or CIS 365 Information Technology Hardware and Software

CSC 375 Data Structures and Algorithms

CSC 382 Software Engineering I or CIS 410 System Design and Analysis

CSC/CIS 384 Database Design

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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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Propelled by broad trends, such as demographic growth, an ageing population, medical innovation and increased public awareness, the field of Health Administration offers rewarding and challenging career opportunities in the 21st century. The Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) degree caters to real world practical needs and focuses on implementing the knowledge and skills needed for effective administrative leadership roles in organizations throughout the complex healthcare ecosystem. This degree provides graduates with a strong knowledge base in Health Administration including management, delivery systems, finance, ethics, regulation and human resources.

Concentrations
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Conflict Resolution Management
Health Care Quality Assurance
Health Informatics
Human Resource Management
No Concentration

Entry Requirements

- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

- A cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5

- International students must provide proof of English proficiency with one of the following test results:

TOEFL IBT - 71
TOEFL CBT - 197
TOEFL PBT - 525 & TWE 4
IELTS - 6
EIKEN - Grade Pre-1

- Master’s degree students are required to provide official transcripts from the institution granting the undergraduate degree.

- No academic entrance exams such as GRE, MAT or GMAT are required for admission

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Take your place at the cutting edge of the vital health care industry by pursuing your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration degree online from Ashford University.

The Master of Arts in Health Care Administration empowers professionals to assume leadership positions in health care organizations. The program incorporates integration and application of health care theories and concepts across the domains of organized health care. Topics addressed throughout the curriculum include: finance, economics, leadership, quality improvement, risk management, health policy, law, ethics, strategic planning, information systems, statistical reasoning, and human resources.

Entry Requirements

Must have a regionally or approved nationally accredited Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree with minimum 2.0 GPA.

English Language Requirement

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $1,680

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