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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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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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The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (BSHA) is an undergraduate professional degree designed to prepare students for entry-level supervisory and mid-level management roles in health care organizations. Ideal candidates for the BSHA program are those students looking for career entry in health care administration and those looking to advance from clinical/technical roles to supervisory roles. The BSHA program also prepares students who wish to eventually seek their master's degree in order to obtain senior health care executive positions.

This health care administration degree emphasizes both the conceptual and analytical skills required to manage in contemporary health care organizations. Graduates may be prepared for administrative positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, outpatient facilities, physician offices, mental health organizations, insurance companies, public health agencies, government health departments, and other types of health organizations.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree features investigative and experiential opportunities in project management, teamwork, and leadership. Students will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the organization and structure of the health care sector. The implementation of successful management strategies within the industry along with the managerial skills needed to work in teams, lead teams, build cross-functional teams, and facilitate collaborative decision making are also topics of focus.

Students will learn about industry-specific business knowledge and skills related to finance management, human resources, strategic planning, marketing, information management, and quality improvement. Other topics include the impact that various dynamics have on health service organizations; the manner in which public, private, and social forces can shape the health care system; and financial options, including third party payers, and strategies within and between sectors of the health care industry.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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Health care management is one of the nation's fastest-growing job sectors. Excelsior College offers an online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management that's designed for working adults—and targeted to the demands of today's job marketplace.

One of the nation's leading innovators in adult education and distance learning, Excelsior eliminates obstacles that often prevent working adults from completing a health care management degree. Our convenient online classes and generous transfer policies enable you to earn a health care management degree in less time, with more convenience—without interrupting your work and family commitments.

Here's how it works:

- We offer online health care management classes on a rotating eight-week schedule. You'll take courses from your own computer, where and when it's convenient for you.

- Excelsior College was recently named the nation's top transfer school by USA Today. We grant maximum credit for approved coursework from other accredited colleges.

- You may be eligible to earn academic credit for military training and professional licenses or certificates. (A professional license may be worth up to 20 credits.)

- Our affordable tuition and flexible payment plans reduce the cost of a health care management degree.

With our bachelor's degree in health care management, you can cultivate skills in:

Accounting
Marketing
Human resources
Organizational culture
Health care law and government regulations
Medical terminology
Health care economics

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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