Master of Science in Health Administration

G RAD UATE P R O G RAM S

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Health Administration

program is designed for students who have

knowledge and experience in specific areas of health

care and are seeking a broader understanding

of the field.

The curriculum includes both the theories of

management and its practical application in the

health care field. Sound administrative skills—

systematic, critical and open-minded investigation of

literature and data for the solution of challenging

problems—are essential for professionals preparing

for increasingly significant roles in today’s society.

Features

USF strives to provide a quality educational program that fits into the busy lives

of adult learners. Students can complete their Health Administration program at

their own pace while continuing to work. Classes are offered online in 8 week

modules or onsite at various locations. With three semesters per year and two

eight-week sessions each semester, there are six entry points for the program.

Benefits

The Health Administration Program not only addresses professional technical

competence but professional ethics of service. Students in the HA program are

individuals who share the goal of professional growth and development, bringing

to the classroom their perspectives and backgrounds. Students learn from each

other as they network and share knowledge in a wide range of education and busi-

ness topics. Class size averages between 15 and 20, providing the opportunity for

an exciting interactive learning environment.

Outcomes

Graduates of the USF Health Administration program will be able to:

• Demonstrate communication & relationship management skills and principles.

• Apply sound business principles, including systems thinking, to the health

care environment.

• Apply economic theories and their policy implications to the current

environment.

• Analyze health care delivery and management issues using sociological

concepts.

• Apply sound ethical principles to health care management decision making.

• Demonstrate the ability to use financial information in management processes.

• Apply best practices in information technology planning and management

in the health care environment.

• Manage, analyze, and evaluate research data and methodologies used in the

health care environment.

• Understand and apply legal principles in the health care environment.

• Apply team building and team problem solving skills in the administration of

health care organizations.

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the health

care delivery system.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, a student

must have at least two years of professional

work experience and a bachelor’s degree

from a regionally accredited college or

university with a minimum 2.75 GPA on a

4.0 scale.

Financing your Education

Graduate students are eligible for Financial

Aid in the form of student loans, payment

plans and tuition reimbursement deferment.

All students should apply using the

Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The university code is 001664.

“I’ve always had a passion for business. I knew the broad business perspective would help me move up the administrative track. It brought a great perspective of what was going on withhealth care across the country.”Patti GomezAdministrative Director,Emergency Services Institute of Rush Copley Medical Center

HSAD 603 Organizational and Human 4

Resource Management

HSAD 607 Medical Sociology 4

HSAD 610 Health Economics 4

and Policy

HSAD 623 Health Information 4

and Analytics

HSAD 630 Health Care Finance 4

HSAD 637 Health Care Law and 4

Compliance

HSAD 640 Health Services Marketing 4

HSAD 650 Health Care Ethics 4

and Decision Making

HSAD 681 Research Methods 4

HSAD 695 Health Administration 0

Comprehensive Exam

The number and types of health care

delivery systems and institutional settings

make for diverse management employment

possibilities including hospitals, health

maintenance organizations, voluntary health

agencies, rehabilitation centers, long-term

care organizations, public health organiza-

tions, community health care centers,

health insurance programs, regulatory

agencies, home health agencies, mental

health agencies.

Curriculum

The University of St. Francis was founded and is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate.

The University of St. Francis offers graduate programs in business & health administration, nursing, education and social work.

For more information, please visit stfrancis.edu/admissions

800-735-7500

500 Wilcox Street Joliet, Illinois 60435

O U R M I S S I O N

As a Catholic university rooted in liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by Franciscan values and charism, engaged in continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.