The Curriculum
Coursework
The 42-credit MHA program provides a challenging and unique curriculum. It embraces theoretical, as well as contemporary practical applications of dynamic healthcare leadership and management. The MHA curriculum prepares students for career advancement by providing in-depth application of contemporary health policy and health management issues and situations. MHA students and alumni apply their newly acquired knowledge immediately.
Sample Curriculum for a Full Time Student (on-campus)
First Year
|
|
Credits |
| HCAD 6002 |
Research Methods and Statistical Analysis |
3 |
| HCAD 6005 |
Financial Management and Control |
3 |
| HCAD 7513 |
Healthcare Management |
3 |
| HCAD 7521 |
Introduction to Healthcare Systems |
2 |
| HCAD 7518 |
Managing Community Health Systems |
3 |
| HCAD 8531 |
Managing Emergency Preparedness and Health Security |
3 |
| HCAD 8517 |
Strategic Planning and Marketing in Healthcare Organizations |
3 |
| HCAD 7514 |
Healthcare Financial Management and Accounting |
3 |
Second Year
| |
|
Credits |
| HCAD 8518 |
Human Resources and Legal Aspects of Healthcare Organizations |
3 |
| HCAD 8521 |
Quality and Information Management Systems |
3 |
| HCAD 7522 |
Healthcare Policy
|
2 |
| HCAD 8514 |
Healthcare Economics |
3 |
| HCAD 8523 |
Ethics in Healthcare |
2 |
| HCAD 8711 |
Topics in Management and Policy Science: Leadership Institute |
3 |
HCAD 7991/7992/
7993/7997 |
Applied Research and Practice Capstone Experience |
3 |
For complete course descriptions, click here.
Note: Part-time students select one to two courses a semester in consultation with their academic adviser.
The "PSMA" course designation has been changed to "HCAD" as of fall 2011.
