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Build the foundation for an administrative career in today's fast-changing health care business environment.

The School of Business' online B.S. in health care management is designed for students interested in working with hospitals; federal, state, and county health programs; pharmaceutical companies; medical laboratories; nursing facilities; surgical facilities; imaging technology facilities; and health education and training companies.

The program combines a rich mix of traditional liberal arts coursework with specialized business courses. Health care management courses explore:

Strategic management of health care systems
Health care financial management
Health care policy analysis
Legal and ethical challenges facing the industry

In addition to the analytical tools and technologies necessary to solve complex management problems, the program emphasizes leadership skills within Saint Leo University's core values and traditions.

Saint Leo's online health care management B.S. is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), a professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have graduated in high school or diploma from an accredited institution

International applicants
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For non-native English speaking students ,provide proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated in at least one of the following ways:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

- A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT

- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction

- For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States

- Successful completion of an Association of International Educators-recognized ESL program

Other Fees

Books - $1,360

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Advanced technology plays an ever-increasing role in health care delivery. Today's hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care organizations rely on specialized managers with expertise in this important niche.

You can get convenient, practical preparation for a technology management career with Excelsior College's online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management with dual degree option for MBA (Technology Management).

A national leader in adult education since 1971, Excelsior offers online health care management programs that are specifically designed for working adults. Our convenient, student-friendly model can speed you toward a dual BS/MBA degree with career-building skills in technology management.

Here's how it works:

- You'll take online classes on your own schedule—where and when it's convenient for you.

- If you hold any professional health care licenses or certifications, you may be able to get academic credit for them—a benefit available at only a few colleges nationwide.

- Excelsior reduces your course load by granting maximum transfer credit for approved classes you've passed at other accredited colleges.

- Our low tuition and fees make an Excelsior degree affordable on almost any budget.

- You'll get outstanding academic support from Excelsior's award-winning advisors.

An academic leader among online colleges, Excelsior meets the same high standards that govern health care management and MBA programs at traditional colleges. We developed our MBA and health care management classes with direct input from industry leaders, and we revise all materials regularly to ensure that they meet the most current best practices.

Our online model allows for plenty of direct interaction with faculty via Excelsior's online communities. You'll get practical skills that translate directly to the workplace, acquiring expertise in subjects such as:

Project management
Quality control
Productivity assessment
Health care economics
Medical terminology and technology

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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As more information about the structure, process and outcomes of health care emerges and the science of quality expands, quality improvement is emerging as an area of expertise in the industry. GW’s master’s program , delivered online, was developed to meet the emerging demand for quality and for patient-safety specialists who have the capacity and competence to grow and sustain a culture of continuous improvement at all levels and within all sectors of the health care delivery system.

Graduates will be prepared to lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health care quality and patient safety initiatives. They will have the skills and knowledge needed for success in quality and patient-safety leadership, management and research positions within health care organizations or policy agencies.

Master’s Degrees
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The Health Care Quality program offers two degree options—a Master of Science in Health Sciences and a Master of Science in Nursing— to meet the need of nurses and other health care professionals. Both are delivered via distance education.

Entry Requirements

- Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the program

- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

- Resume

- Two (2) recommendations

- Transcripts required from all colleges and universities attended.

- Statement of Purpose

International Applicants
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Health Sciences programs require the following minimum English language test scores for admission:

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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The University of Nottingham has an international reputation for research and teaching in the field of professional communication. The study of health communication is a rapidly expanding field and the distance learning programme has been designed to reflect the growing interest in and importance of health care communication.

Communication is increasingly recognised as a vital part of the health care environment. From clinical consultations to health care policy, language plays a key role in promoting health, facilitating understanding and managing the emotional climate of health care.

The MA programme in Health Communication provides a unique opportunity to investigate language and communication in various health care contexts. The course gives students a thorough grounding in the concepts, theories and research methods used in this area. It will be of interest for those wishing to develop careers in the area of health communication: health promotion officers, health information managers, hospital administrators, medical and allied health practitioners (such as doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists), workers in the voluntary sector, workers based in health or lifestyle charities, healthcare communication professionals and those with an interest, though not necessarily a background, in this growing field.

The course is run by the University’s Health Language Research Group, with its rich membership of clinical practitioners and scholars, and is affiliated to the Schools of Nursing, Sociology and Social Policy, and English Studies, all of which look to communication as a way of making sense of health care. The University of Nottingham has an international reputation for research and teaching in the field of professional communication. The study of health communication is a rapidly expanding field and the distance learning programme has been designed to reflect the growing interest in and importance of health care communication.

The MA has intakes in September and February.

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The MA Health Communication is a distance learning programme and includes the option of voluntary day schools held for participants in Nottingham.
The course is taught using a course tool software called Moodle.

As well as completing this course at a pace that suits you and your other commitments, you have the flexibility to study towards a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or an MA (180 credits, including dissertation).

Entry Requirements

2.1(Upper 2nd class hons degree from British University or international equivalent)

IELTS:7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any element)

TOEFL IBT:100 (with no less than 22 in any element)

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Enhance your Leadership Capacity; Make a Difference in the Lives of Others

The health care system of the future must focus on greater efficiency and quality through improved technology, organization, and management. There is growing demand for new leaders who can find solutions to the problems we face, both now and in the future.

A Master of Health Administration in Health Policy and Administration (MHA) can help you combine your health-related work experience with a strong business management education, expanding your qualifications for challenging leadership positions in health care and giving you the tools to lead change in a dynamic environment.

Why Penn State World Campus?

An online MHA from Penn State can provide opportunities for advancement in your career as a health care professional. The degree program is a collaboration between Penn State World Campus and the Penn State Department of Health Policy and Administration and the School of Public Affairs. This partnership connects you with faculty from a highly ranked program, with 25 years of experience guiding student learning. Experienced faculty, the residential MHA program's 4,000+ alumni, and professional contacts help maintain the focus on emerging and complex health care leadership challenges.

Our online program is built on the experience and excellence of our nationally ranked residential MHA program, established more than twenty-five years ago and recently awarded a seven year re-accreditation (the highest achievable) by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

The online learning format offered by Penn State World Campus makes it possible for you to fit a degree program into your life. The flexibility of studying when and where you want can give you the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge you need to make critical decisions that can affect the lives of patients and employees while maintaining your current role.

Who Should Apply?

The rapid evolution of the health care environment through changes in population demographics, legislation, regulation, policy, and technology means that updating your education is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. If you have work experience in health care and want to enhance your applied business management skills, Penn State's online MHA program was designed for you. As an applicant to the program, you should have strong academic preparation, reference letters addressing your commitment to the profession, and GRE/GMAT scores (waived for applicants with five or more years of experience).

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Steady job growth in health care is projected for the next several years. As a graduate of the program, you could obtain an administrative, management, or executive position in one of several health care-related organizations, including:

hospitals and health systems
medical group practices
clinics and outpatient care centers
home health care agencies
skilled nursing facilities
insurance companies
consulting firms
federal regulatory and public health agencies

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

Penn State's online MHA program is designed for mid-level career professionals seeking to change positions in the health care industry or advance within their own organizations. Our cohorts are composed of individuals who typically have 8–10 years of professional work experience, and a vast majority of our students have some background in health care. It is expected that you have at least five years of professional work experience before applying to the program.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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