Program Overview

Master's in Health Care Administration

The School of Health Care Administration at OSU Center for Health Sciences trains leaders to guide hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health organizations. A Master of Science in Health Care Administration (HCA) is ideal for those who want to move into management or executive positions in health care. The program is offered in person or online, and no prior health care experience is required.

Program Details

• Department: School of Health Care Administration
• College: Graduate College
• Available At: OSU Center for Health Sciences
• Degree: Master of Science in Health Care Administration
• Specialty Area(s): Health Care Administration Courses, including Administration and Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Health Care Administration degree requires 32 graduate credit hours, which includes a thesis or creative component project. There are two options HCA students can choose: Administration or Leadership and Entrepreneurship.

• The Administration option is geared toward students who have goals of working in the health care industry.
• The Leadership and Entrepreneurship option is geared toward high-level executive leadership. Required courses include:
  • Survey of Health Care Administration
  • Leadership Methods and Styles in Health Care
  • Research and Evaluation Methods in Health Care
  • Legal Issues in Health Care

Research and Faculty

The program offers high-quality education in Health Care Administration at a cost-effective price point. The faculty includes experienced professionals in the field, such as Dr. Jim Hess, Chair and Director, School of Health Care Administration.

Admissions

Admission requirements include:

• A 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
• A goal statement that includes:
  • Description of current job
  • Description of current and past health care experience, if any
  • Career goals
  • How the HCA program will help achieve these goals
  • Why applying to OSU's HCA program
  • Personal strengths that will help attain goals
  • Personal challenges in achieving goals

Cost & Assistance

• Oklahoma resident and non-resident tuition rates are applicable to students in the School of Health Care Administration.
• Students who take online courses are charged a supplemental off-campus fee.
• Online courses require computer skills, computer equipment, and Internet access for full participation.