Program Description
Upon completion of this degree, the student should be able to: Apply health care knowledge in economic analysis and policy. Understand organizational structure and governance in addition to equitable and effective human resource policies. Apply principles of health care finance. Apply principles of managerial accounting in health care. Employ market research towards strategic planning in health care. Employ quality improvement processes in health care operations management. Understand technology that supports the practice, research, and decision making in health care.
Program Length
2 years (7 quarters)Possible Careers
Practice Administrator, Marketing Director, CEO, Manager of Physician Practice
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, transcripts from all universities attended, three letters of reference, and official GRE or GMAT scores (note: if your cumulative undergraduate GPA is a 3.0 or higher, the GRE requirement can be waived).
Prerequisites
MicroeconomicsExpected Cost of Attendance
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
Required Program Costs
Academic Year 2023-2024
Year of Program Months Enrolled |
Year 1 9 |
Year 2 12 |
---|---|---|
Tuition & Fees | $31,660 | $38,205 |
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school) |
$1,189 | $917 |
Other Educational Costs
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
Notes
- Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
- Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
- To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.