Health Administration (M.S.)

The Master of Science in Health Administration provides preparation for students pursuing a career in administration of health or human services organizations. The program includes theoretical and experiential learning opportunities. Core courses provide a sound foundation in health and organizational management leadership.

Objectives

Graduates of this program will acquire knowledge and skill in:

1. Improvements implemented to transform health and human services systems at the macro and microsystem levels
2. Value of health information technology to the healthcare organization
3. Art and science of management and leadership of health or human services organizations
4. Community development for organizational and system health
5. Organizational process improvement and project planning
6. Ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of leadership practice in health and human services
7. Population health, community health needs assessment and community benefit
8. Managerial finance and healthcare reimbursement

In required HS and LS courses, students must earn a grade of “B” or better to remain in good standing. The minimum credits that must be completed at SVSU within the MHA program curriculum is 21. Applicants may petition to waive up to four courses based upon an educational review approved by the program coordinator. 

Admissions Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
2. A completed graduate application, including:
   1. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
   2. Resume which includes education, employment, scholarship, and service.
   3. One or two page statement of academic and career goals.
   4. One letter of recommendation, preferably from educators or employers. 
3. International students must complete the international application for student admission, including all items listed above as well as:
   1. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The Program accepts a score of 92 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-IBT), 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or a passing score on an alternative test as determined by the College.
   2. Evidence of Financial Support
   3. Passport