Program Overview
The Healthcare Administration at California State University Long Beach is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 Healthcare Administration 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Healthcare Administration 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
- Health Care Economics
- Organization and Systems of Health Care
- Human Resources Management in Health Care
- Adv Financial Management in Health Care
- Advanced Healthcare Information Systems Management
- Advanced Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Administration
- Strategic Planning and Marketing in Health Care
- Quantitative Methods for Health Administration (3)
- Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Services
- Project Part
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
To obtain admission a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required. Preferably the candidate is expected to have completed 9 units of course work in accounting, economics and statistics, but these prerequisite courses could be taken during the MS program if needed. An applicant must have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better.\xc2\xa0
In addition, the candidate should prepare an application packet with the following documents and send it to the Department:
1. MSHCA Application Form (available on HCA website)
2. A current and complete resume
3. Statement of purpose describing your career goals in health care administration
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. GMAT or GRE score
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
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 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Credits 45