Executive Health Services Management Curriculum

The Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) degree core curriculum integrates fundamental management concepts and health care applications. The Executive Program consists of 42 credit hours: 12 core courses (3 hours each) and an individual research project (6 hours). These curricular requirements cannot be waived as a result of work experience or previous academic endeavor.

Prerequisite Courses: Participants must meet four foundation prerequisites, which can be completed via correspondence through MU, the Center for Independent Study, via self-study software, or through other institutions. Previous coursework or extensive, documented experience in these areas can be substituted. Since foundation courses are necessary preparation/prerequisites for required HSM courses, the faculty may require special pre-assessment of the level of preparation of students who have completed analogous foundation coursework prior to enrollment in the program. Statistical analysis must be completed before the first summer. Microeconomics must be completed by the end of the first summer. Managerial finance and accounting must be completed before the second winter semester begins.

Oral Comprehensives. All health services management students are required to complete successfully an oral examination that enables the faculty to evaluate the student's competency in health services management. The evaluation takes place during the student's final semester.