The Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA)

Program Vision

To produce Christian leaders who will serve as a catalyst in providing premier leadership and service for healthcare organizations. 

Program Mission

To educate and develop innovative, Christian leaders within the healthcare industry.

General Description

The Master of Science (MS) degree program in health care administration (HCA) is a non-traditional graduate program that is comprised of 33 credit hours. There are 11 core courses at three (3) credit hours each (totaling 33 hours). Students can complete this program in 18 months. The program will be in a cohort format and each course runs approximately six weeks. 

NOTE: During the last semester of the program, students may take an optional health industry practicum. Interested students should notify their advisors during the first semester of the program and contact the program director for further details. 

MSHCA Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the MSHCA program will be able to:

1. Analyze and apply leadership principles and theory specific to healthcare organizations.
2. Comprehend the significance of servant leadership in healthcare environments.
3. Evaluate innovative strategies healthcare leaders might implement to promote a patient-centered culture, influence organizational behavior, and sustain lucrative operations for health care entities. 
4. Assess the purpose and use of innovative technology in healthcare settings. 
5. Comprehend and apply financial data for healthcare organizations. 
6. Analyze current health policy and legislation of the U.S. health delivery system. 
7. Create innovative pathways to meet value-based standards of care and promote viable operations. 
8. Assess social determinants of health and their influence on population management.  
9. Analyze the need for information privacy and security management for health care entities and identify patient rights. 
10. Apply protective measures to reduce risk and ensure security of digital health information. 
11. Synthesize Christian values and innovation to promote excellence in leadership and service for various types of healthcare environments. 

 

MSHCA Program Curriculum

MSHCA Core - 33 hours

HCL 5100	Principles of Leadership and Strategy in Health Care	3
HCL 5110	Organizational Behavior and Change in Health Care	3
HCL 5120	Innovating Health Care Through Communication and Patient Engagement	3
HCL 5130	Financial Management and Budgeting for Health Care Organizations	3
HCL 6100	Operations Management and Marketing in Health Care	3
HCL 6110	Value Based Management in Health Administration	3
HCL 6120	Innovative Models for Population Health Management	3
HCL 6130	Health Reform and Alternative Healthcare Delivery Solutions	3
HCL 6140	Technology Innovations in Health Care	3
HCL 6150	Healthcare Privacy and Information Security Management	3
HCL 6200	Healthcare Industry Project	3
Total Credit Hours:		33

Optional Practicum Track

HCL 6220	Healthcare Industry Field Experience	3
HCL 6230	Health Industry Practicum Continuation	0