Master of Science in Health Services Administration
The Master of Science in Health Services Administration provides students with the advanced healthcare administration competencies needed to excel in careers as healthcare administrators and careers related to the business of healthcare. The program provides students the depth of knowledge required of today's healthcare professionals coupled with the managerial perspective essential to success. The learning environment enables application of healthcare administration theory and practice, and a focus on selected concentrations of healthcare administration. The program is designed to provide students with both current and relevant practices in the industry.
Disclaimers
Completion of the Strayer University Master of Science in Health Services Administration program does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for licensure as a healthcare administrator in any state. Students pursuing professional healthcare certifications should contact their respective state health departments to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program.
Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.
This program is not available at the Mississippi or New Jersey campuses. This program is available in an online-only format to Mississippi or New Jersey students. Students enrolled through a Maryland ground-based campus should refer to the Maryland-specific portion of the catalog. Maryland residents enrolled through online global should refer to the curriculum on this page. The curriculum and concentration offerings described on this page are not available to students enrolled through a Maryland ground-based campus.
Strayer business programs create value for students by providing a flexible, innovative and career-focused experience to maximize their economic mobility and empower them to succeed in business. The Strayer University Master of Science in Health Services Administration degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, 913.339.9356.
Area I – Core Component
Required Courses
| HSA 501 | Management in Healthcare | |
| HSA 505 | Health Services Strategic Marketing | |
| OR | |
| PAD 501 | Grantsmanship in Public Administration | |
| HSA 510 | Health Economics | |
| HSA 520 | Health Information Systems | |
| HSA 515 | Healthcare Policy, Law and Ethics | |
| HSA 525 | Health Financial Management | |
| HSA 530 | Health Services Human Resource Management | |
| HSA 599 | Health Services Administration Capstone | |
| MAT 543 | Quantitative Methods for Health Services | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40.5 |
Area II – Concentration Component
Students must choose one of the following concentrations to complete the Master of Science in Health Services Administration.
Clinical Care Management Concentration
The Clinical Care Management Concentration is designed to expose students to healthcare services and the related administrative and management functions. Students will learn administrative practices including supervision, strategic planning, change management, policy and fiscal responsibility related to quality care delivery strategies in the healthcare environment. Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of health care ethics, patient rights and safety and regulatory compliance.
| HSA 540 | Healthcare Operations Management | |
| HSA 545 | Long-Term Care Management | |
| HSA 546 | Physician's Practice Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Public Health Management Concentration
The Public Health Management Concentration is designed to provide opportunities for students to obtain broad knowledge and basic skills in the core areas of public health. In addition, students will explore the basic principles of health service management, the complexities associated with public health and optimization methods deployed by managers and leaders in the health management environment.
| HSA 535 | Managerial Epidemiology | |
| HSA 550 | Public Health Management | |
| HSA 551 | Environmental Health Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 54.0