Master of Science in Health Care Administration

Master of Science in Health Care Administration
Fred H. Hawkins College of Professional Studies

The College of Professional Studies at Bellevue University offers a Master of Science in Health Care Administration.

The purpose of the degree program is to develop within each student a specific set of competencies deemed critical for contributing to the viability and growth of organizations within the health care industry. The competencies are reflective of knowledge, skill, ability, and sensitivity identified from a qualitative analysis of interviews conducted with experienced health care professionals as desirable for ensuring a successful career within a chaotic and increasingly ambiguous industry.

Program Characteristics (42 hours)

3 credit hour capstone project
Completed in 18 months, followed by a 3 credit hour internship
Adult-learner model; case-based and solution-oriented; journalized reflection on skills development
Accelerated cohort format
Complete 12-16 hours per week outside of classroom in course-related activities

Curriculum

Term One
Term 1 has an academic structure administered by Bellevue University and applicants must satisfy University admission requirements before entering into Term 1. However, the University does not charge tuition in the first academic term and there is no adverse academic consequence if a student does not complete Term 1. Entering Term Two and completing the subsequent terms is dependent upon a student successfully completing the academic requirements of Term 1.

Term 1 academic texts are purchased from an independent source, The College Network, at a cost of $2,295. This cost is not tuition. After completing Term 1, students receive a bill from Bellevue University in the amount of $360. This fee is an administrative fee for assessing Term 1 activities.

Term Two

Term Three

Term Four

Term Five