Purdue Global | Master of Health Care Administration

Students of Purdue Global's Master of Health Care Administration have the opportunity to build the administrative skills and the knowledge of health care policy and operations processes needed to work in the field. Find out more about this online master's degree program here.

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Official Program Name:

Master of Health Care Administration

School Offering Program:

Purdue Global

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Prerequisites:

Before entering this program, prospective students should have taken undergraduate courses in or be familiar with concepts in finance, information systems, and management. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements.

Program Description:

Prepare for leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, public, and private organizations. Complete your degree 100% online, on your schedule.

• Program Highlights: Study community health assessment, health information management, organizational development, financial management, human resources, statistics, operations, quality assessment, policy, law, ethics, and marketing as they relate to health care.

• Career Opportunities: Medical and health services manager, health care consultant, department/division manager or supervisor, medical office manager, intake coordinator, contract administrator

Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership positions.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length:

52 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Purdue Global's financial aid office for more information.*

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Financial aid awards vary depending on individual student eligibility and need.

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Required Courses for a Master of Health Care Administration:

This graduate program requires the completion of 12 courses and a capstone in health care administration. Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Purdue Global to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Required Courses (52 credits)

Organizational Development for Health Care
Leadership in Health Care
Health Care Financial Management
Human Resources for Health Care Managers
Health Care Statistics
Health Care Operations and Quality Assessment
Health Policy
Health Care Law and Ethics
Community Health Assessment
Health Information Management and Assessment
Health Care Marketing
Master's Capstone in Health Care Administration
Health Care Administration Elective

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

After successfully completing the Master of Health Care Administration program, graduates might pursue upper management or executive positions within the health care field. They could seek these positions in hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, managed care companies, long-term care facilities, or nursing homes.

Positions graduates could pursue include:

Medical and health services manager
Medical administrator
Medical office manager
Intake coordinator
Health care consultant