The Master of Science Degree in Health Administration (M.S.) program at the University of St. Francis is designed for students who have knowledge and experience in specific areas of health care and are seeking a broader understanding of the field.
While the program is offered in a convenient format, the content is rigorous. The curriculum includes both the theories of management and its practical application in the health care field. Sound administrative skills—systematic, critical and open-minded investigation of literature and data for the solution of challenging problems—are essential for professionals preparing for increasingly significant roles in today’s society.
Accredited and award-winning, the Health Administration program not only addresses professional technical competence but professional ethics of service.
USF strives to provide a quality educational program that fits into the busy lives of adult learners. Students can complete their HA program at their own pace while continuing to work.
Classes are offered online with some courses meeting one evening a week.
Courses run three semesters each year (fall, spring, summer) and a student may enter the program during any semester. This 12-course program (36 credit hours) can be completed in only 15 months.
The entire HA program is offered online. Online courses are a viable alternative for professionals with busy personal, work and/or travel schedules. The online course content, requirements and assignments, as well as the semester calendar, are the same as on-campus courses. Students regularly interact with faculty, who are specially trained to offer a challenging, exciting, and meaningful online course experience. In addition to the online format, there are some elective courses offered one evening a week.
Students can complete an HA degree at any time, any place through their laptop, home or office computers and an Internet service provider. From admission through graduation, USF also works with students to ensure that all parts of the educational process progress smoothly.
Faculty in the HA program have both academic credentials and real-world experience. The full-time faculty are active in consulting, research and professional associations. The adjunct faculty are professionals in the content of the courses they teach. They bring their experiences to the classroom to provide students with immediate, practical application.
Apply today! There is no fee to apply. To be considered for admission, a student must have at least two years of significant experience in the health care field and a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a minimum 2.75 GPA. Computer competency in word processing and spreadsheets is required.
Online, In-Person
$799/credit hour
12-24 Months
Classes run in eight-week cycles, meaning you can enroll at six different times during the year. A key component of the MBA is coursework focused on real world experience, led by faculty with impressive academic credentials who are experts in the field. Students will immediately engage in work that applies to their workplace or a specific industry certificate or credential. USF’s classes feature adult-learning activities such as case study exercises, directed discussions, and team projects and presentations.
Tailor your degree to fit your career goals! The MBA program at the University of St. Francis includes a competitive curriculum, with several concentrations to choose from, including:
Accounting
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Finance
Health Administration
Human Resource Management
Learning & Development Manager
Management
Supply Chain Management
Increase knowledge of organizational capability practices including the design, delivery, management, assessment of talent development initiatives uniquely suited to adults.
You’ll be able to formulate and communicate a decision based upon quantitative, qualitative and strategic considerations.
Consult with various talent development stakeholders while building personal capability in the area of lifelong learning.
The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
Our programs are top-ranked! U.S. News & World Report has placed the University of St. Francis on several of its annual listings, year after year, including its “Best National Universities,” “Best Value Schools” and “Best Online Programs” lists.
“When I decided to pursue my MBA, I researched several programs at local universities and was surprised to learn about USF’s national ranking as one of the best educational values for tuition cost. USF’s hybrid program of both in-class and online courses made pursuing an advanced degree manageable with a full time executive position, volunteer work, and a family. The faculty members were extremely knowledgeable in their various disciplines and connected the course work to the real world. The curriculum and textbooks were timely and relevant for today’s highly competitive work environment, and assignments and projects gave purposeful practice to the material discussed.”
Colleen Mathy, Program Graduate
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