Program Overview
The Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) at California State University Long Beach is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 460 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Health Care System
- Organization and Systems of Health Care
- Health Care Economics
- Strategic Planning and Marketing in Health Care
- Managed Care
- Advanced Financial Management in Health Care
- Human Resources Management in Health Care
- Research Methods in HCM
- Advanced Health Care Info Systems Management
- Quantitative Methods in Health Care Administration
- Advanced Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care
- Hospital Management
- Internship in Health Care Administration
- Professional executives and managers with experience in the health care industry who want to move up in the organization
- New executives or leaders in the health care industry
- Physicians who are interested in administrative leadership positions
- Nurses and other clinicians who are interested in moving to administrative positions
- Professionals looking to make a career change to the health care industry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 460 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 460 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 45