Programs
Master of Health Care Management (MHCM)
Purpose:
The health care environment is increasingly competitive and financially driven. At the same time health care providers have become more involved in managing the health delivery system, in addition to managing patients. Physicians in managerial roles face important challenges as they struggle to balance financial and competitive constraints with the patient care mission of their organizations.
Objectives:
To provide practical skills to physicians who have leadership positions in health care organizations.
Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 36 units are required, 12 from each area of the following categories, Basic course, Concentration course, and Elective course. Student must also makeup for any background deficiencies by taking additional courses, although 400 level courses may be used as elective units. A grade of ―B-― or better must be earned in all basic courses and area of concentration and a grade of ―C-― must be earned for all elective courses. An average GPA of 3.0 or better is required, and the student must be in good standings with the university. After fulfilling the requirements stated above, the student may file a petition for graduation and if approved, may graduate.
MHCM Background Preparation:
MHCM Curriculum:
The MHCM program requires a minimum of 36 semester units of graduate study. A maximum of four 400 level courses are allowed to count towards graduation credits. Before the student takes any one of the course below he/she must meet the prerequisite requirements.
1.) Basic Courses (12 credits)
The basic courses provide a base for interdisciplinary health care theories and techniques and decision-making methodology. A student must take the following courses to complete the required graduate course requirement:
FIN510 Financial Management
MGT501 Human Resources Management
HEAL600 Integrated Studies in Health Care
HEAL514 The Law and Health Services
2.) Area of Concentration (12 credits)
The concentration courses are also required for graduating from the program. Students must complete at least 12 credits of concentration courses in this area. This part is concentrate on developing additional theories, skills, technology in Health Care area.
Required Courses:
HEAL500 Advanced Theories and Concepts in Health Care
HEAL520 Professional Value and Ethics in Health Care
HEAL521 Program Development in Health Care
HEAL522 Politics and Economics of Health Care
3.) Electives (6 credits)
Students may elect graduate level course 400 or 500 level, and higher course in any discipline as electives to meet the elective requirement.
MHCM TOTAL REQUIREMENT (36 CREDITS)
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