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 (8 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 3.2 or higher, the GRE requirement can be waived).
Prerequisites
Accounting and Microeconomics
Expected Cost of Attendance
Academic Year 2021-2022
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,165 | $29,535 |
| Fees | $6,367 | $7,296 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,239 | $967 |
| Instruments | — | — |
| Misc (e.g., Boards, Licensing exam, Uniforms) | — | — |
| Total | $31,771 | $37,798 |
Notes
Expected costs for the 2021-2022 academic year are based on full time attendance. From year to year, increases are anticipated consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
Estimated Living Expenses
Academic Year 2021-2022, off campus, with a roommate
| Year of Program: | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Months enrolled | 9 | 12 |
| Room & Board | $13,275 | $17,700 |
| Transportation | $2,880 | $3,840 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,250 | $3,000 |
Notes
- Amounts are what a student can apply to borrow for the number of months shown in each academic year based on living off campus with a roommate and not with a relative.
- International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on the numbers listed here.
- In general, to qualify for financial aid a student must be enrolled at least half time taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.