Curriculum

The MHSA curriculum is structured around 50 credits, designed to provide students with a well-rounded and comprehensive education. It includes ten core courses (30 credits) that are mandatory for all students, ensuring a strong foundation in health services administration. In addition, students must complete three electives (9 credits), allowing for specialization and further academic exploration. 

As part of the curriculum, students engage in experiential learning through executive interview and analysis courses (6 credits), offering real-world insights into the healthcare industry. To culminate their studies, students must complete either a Master’s Thesis Project (5 credits) or a Capstone Experience (5 credits), enabling them to apply their knowledge to practical, impactful work. 

A final comprehensive examination (non-credit) is required, and students must achieve a score of 70% or greater across all ten test sections to pass. 

The program incorporates a Student Appraisal and Progress Monitoring (SAPM) process, which provides ongoing feedback to help students improve, increase accountability, and enhance their overall experience. This process fosters a collaborative exchange among students, faculty, and mentors, supporting personal growth, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and ensuring a well-rounded graduate experience.

Course Numbering

As a masters-level program, all courses are designated as upper-division-level courses requiring advanced academic preparation.

Core Courses Credits
HSA-5000 Healthcare Organizations and Administration 3
HSA-5010 Population Health and Status Assessment 3
HSA-5020 Professional and Communication Skills Development 3
HSA-5030 Research Methodology and Application 3
HSA-5040 Health Policy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation 3
HSA-5050 Legal Issues in Business and Clinical Decision Making 3
HSA-5065 Information System and Quality Systems 3
HSA-5080 Governance, Leadership and Strategic Planning 3
HSA-5090 Economic Analysis and Application in Decision Making 3
HIA-5220 Financial Analysis and Risk Management 3
Total Credits 30
Elective I
HIA-5200 Human Resources Management 3
OR
HIA-5210 Market Analysis, Research and Assessment 3
Elective II
MPH-5300 Healthcare Services Delivery: Prevention, Wellness, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases and Disaster Preparedness 3
OR
HIA-5230 Long-Term Care Administration I 3
Elective III
HIA-5250 Health Care Management Operations 3
OR
HIA-5240 Long-Term Care Administration II 3
Total Credits 9
Executive Interviews and Analysis
HSA-5430 Executive Interviews & Analysis I 3
HSA-5431 Executive Interviews & Analysis II 3
Total Credits 6
Final Project Courses
HSA-5500 Final Comprehensive Exam Pass/Fail
HSA-5420 MHSA Capstone Experience 5
OR
HSA-5410 MHSA Master’s Thesis Project 5
Total credit hours 50