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Health Care Management, M.S.


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The Master of Science degree in Health Care Management assists people presently or previously employed in health care settings to develop the necessary managerial skills and awareness of the most recent innovations in health care delivery systems to fulfill the responsibilities of management positions in the industry.

The program’s unique interdisciplinary character permits students to take courses in many disciplines, including psychology, nursing, computer information systems, finance, and labor relations.

Admission to the Program

In addition to University requirements for admission to graduate study, applicants must meet the following requirements: A 2.75 grade point average or better in the last 90 quarter units.

A résumé that documents a minimum of one year of recent fulltime work experience or equivalent in a health care setting.

Two letters of recommendation from persons who have supervised the applicant’s work in a health care setting, sent to Health Care Management Coordinator, Department of Management, College of Business and Economics.

Requirements for the Degree (45 units)


A total of 45 units is required, with at least 32 units in 500-level courses.

Electives (17 units)


Select 17 units of 400- or 500-level courses with prior adviser approval.

Comprehensive Examination (0 units)


Students should expect to take the comprehensive examination (BUS 596 ) the quarter they complete all required courses and the quarter they complete all work on the program and must comply with college and departmental regulations.

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