Healthcare Administration, Master of Science
The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHA) program at City University of Seattle offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to develop advanced skills in healthcare administration and management, strategic planning, operations, and change management. This program will prepare students to become leaders in the healthcare administration field. The program’s goal is to develop leaders who can implement data-driven solutions to today’s healthcare administration challenges. Program graduates will be trained to develop business skills that can be applied to administrative and clinical situations as they assist healthcare organizations in their efforts to grow their organizations and have real-world experience through the practicum Capstone course to display to employers.
Program Outcomes
The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration will prepare students to:
1. Develop effective business strategies that guide healthcare organizations to change and adapt to future challenges.
2. Produce data-driven business analyses and interventions, founded in accepted research methodologies, to assess and improve operation performance for all stakeholders.
3. Demonstrate a project-oriented approach to lead healthcare organizations through innovative and visionary leadership.
4. Integrate responsible business strategies and ethical practices of dynamic healthcare leaders for social and economic value.
5. Employ effective communication skills required for managing and participating in effective teams in the healthcare field.
Admission Requirements
City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (39 Credits)
Major in Healthcare Administration (39 Credits)
| HL 500 | U.S. Healthcare Delivery System | 3 |
| HL 514 | Healthcare Informatics and Technology | 3 |
| HL 530 | Foundations of Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| HL 543 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HL 546 | Healthcare Strategic Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| HL 550 | Healthcare Policy and Economics | 3 |
| HL 570 | Operations Analysis in Healthcare | 3 |
| HL 580 | Quality Assessment and Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
| MBA 514 | Leadership, Influence, and Currency of Trust | 3 |
| MBA 548 | Financial Reporting and Control | 3 |
| HR 555 | Workplace Management and Human Resources | 3 |
| HL 661 | Capstone - Practicum * | 6 |