M.P.A. in Health Care Administration

M.P.A. in Health Care Administration

Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: 31/05/2019
Processing time: 60 days
Application fee: $49
Full-time
Intakes: September 2019
International tuition: $25,725
Domestic tuition: $25,725

Program overview

Your plan of study is comprised of 18 credits of foundation courses, including: "Principles of Public Administration," "Organizational Theory and Behavior in the Public Sector," "Economic Environment and the Public Sector," "Analytical Methods," "Computer-based Management Systems" and "The Policy Process in Health Care Administration." The Advanced Core Curriculum (nine credits) explores various aspects of public sector administration, with courses including: "Human Resource Administration," "Fundamentals of Budgeting and Finance," and "Administrative Responsibility and the Legal Environment." Nine credits of electives and a thesis round out the program. Students matriculating on a full-time basis can complete this program in just over two years. All MPA courses meet in-person on the LIU Post campus, and are available on both evenings and weekends. Our M.P.A. degree is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration. The M.P.A. program at LIU Post prepares students for service in executive and managerial-level positions public, nonprofit, and health care organizations. Our graduates are currently serving in the hospitals and health care practices; local and national nonprofits; and local, state, and federal government positions.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
Undergraduate transcripts Statement of purpose 2 letters of recommendation TOEFL/IELTS/PTE score (no conditional admission will be offered without these scores) Additional requirements vary by department. Some additional documents include: Resume/CV Letters of recommendation

Career opportunities

Master of Public Administration degrees open doors to a variety of career options. Forbes ranked Health Care Administration as the No. 8 Best Master’s Degree for Jobs. Graduates go on to careers in medical and health services manager, hospital technology manager, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, director of rehabilitation or nursing home facility, and health care policy director. Additional opportunities in public administration include political office or senior advisor to politician, administrator, human resources, technology, media relations for government agencies or non-profit organizations, and emergency management director.

Campus location

New York , United States

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