Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA)
Degree Program

Applications are being accepted January 1, 2013-April 15, 2013.

According to the California Occupational Guide, "employment for Health Services Administrators is expected to grow at a rate faster than the rate for all other occupations in California." With such an outlook for the Health Care Industry, the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) have joined their efforts to bring this exciting program to you. Whether you are seeking an opportunity for professional growth or changing a career within the health care sector, this program will equip you with the knowledge and skills of a successful manager or executive in any health care organization. The curriculum combines online and face-to-face weekend instructions.

Developed by an expert team of faculty and industry professionals, the MSHCA-Accelerated Program is designed to prepare you for administrative positions in hospitals, managed care, mental health settings, long-term care, multi-institutional system central offices, governmental health agencies, and other health related organizations. The curriculum combines online and face-to-face weekend instructions. Subject areas include an analysis of the U.S. health care system, managerial skills essential to the health care profession, financial management, and strategic business in the health industry, ethics, and public policy analysis.

• Combination of online and face-to-face weekend sessions
• Master's degree earned in two years
• Industry-relevant curriculum
• Courses taught by CSULB academic faculty and health care industry experts
• Networking with other professionals in a team learning environment
• Low interest student loans are available for qualified students.

• Professional executives and managers with experience in the health care industry who want to move up in the organization
• New executives or leaders in the health care industry who need to learn about current issues and practices in health care administration
• Physicians who are interested in administrative leadership positions
• Nurses and other clinicians who are interested in moving to administrative positions
• Professionals looking to make a career change to the health care industry
• Professionals interested in enhancing their current career through acquisition of an advanced degree

• How the health care industry functions from a policy and economic standpoint
• Practical methods for successful leadership in today's complex health care environment
• The impact of a well-designed strategic plan and a well integrated marketing plan
• The importance of a solid finance system to achieve success in any health care facility
• Integrating the disciplines of Human Resources, Performance Improvement, Quantitative Methods and Information Technology to support and enhance the management of healthcare organizations
• Ethical concepts impacting behavior and decision making
• Legal theory and concepts facing healthcare providers

For more information about the MSHCA-Accelerated Program call (800) 963-2250, MSHealthcare@ccpe.csulb.edu. The Fall 2013 application period is January 1, 2013 to April 15, 2013. Two separate applications are required for admission: one application to CSULB and one to the Master of Science in Health Care Administration Accelerated Program.