HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION M.H.S.A. 37-39 HOURS

Advising: Department of Health & Kinesiology,
Georgia Southern University,
P. O. Box 8076,
Statesboro, GA 30460,
(912) 681-0200,
FAX: (912) 681-0381,
http://www2.gasou.edu/KIN/HK.html


Admission Requirements

Regular


Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

A minimum of 1200 using the following formula: Undergraduate GPA (2.75minimum/4.0 scale) times 100 plus GRE Verbal score (400 minimum) plus either the GRE Quantitative or Analytical score.


A full vitae or resume that includes the following: a) Work history, b) Professional experiences, c) Membership and participation in professional organizations, d) Other experiences related to the academic program, and e) Contact information for a minimum of three references.

Provisional

  • Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of 1050 using the following formula: Undergraduate GPA (2.50minimum/4.0 scale) time 100 plus GRE Verbal score (350 minimum) plus either the GRE Quantitative or Analytical score.
  • A full vitae or resume that includes the following: a) Work history, b) Professional experiences, c) Membership and participation in professional organizations, d) Other experiences related to the academic program, and e) Contact information for a minimum of three references.

NOTE: Prerequisite undergraduate course work may be required. Contact the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Health and Kinesiology for complete information.

Course Requirements

Health Services Administration Courses 15 Hours

HLTH 6131 - Biostatistics (3)

HLTH 7231 - Epidemiology (3)

HLTH 7330 - Health Services Administration (3)

HLTH 7331 - Health Care Financing (3)

HLTH 7332 - Health Policy, Issues, and Ethics (3)

Business Courses 12 Hours

ACCT 6130 - Accounting and Control (3)

ECON 6230 - Foundations of Economics (3)

MGNT 6320 - Survey of Management/Human Behavior in Organizations (2)

MKTG 6420 - The Marketing Environment (2)

CISM 7321 - Information Technology Management (2)

Guided Electives 4-6 Hours

Students are advised to select courses from among the following:

HLTH 7333 - Strategies for Managed Care (3)

HLTH 7334 - Long-Term Care Administration (3)

MGNT 6330 - Quantitative Methods for Business (3)

FINC 6220 - Foundations of Corporate Finance (2)

PBAD 7321 - Diversity Issues in Public Management (2)

PBAD 7337 - Environmental Management and Policy (3)

PBAD 7531 - Public Program Evaluation (3)

Managerial Residency 6 Hours

HLTH 7769 - Managerial Residency in Health Services Administration (6) or HLTH 7999 - Thesis (6)

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION 12 HOURS

Advising: Department of Health & Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8076, Statesboro, GA 30460, (912) 681-0200, FAX: (912) 681-0381, http://www2.gasou.edu/KIN/HK.html

Advisement

Graduate students interested in this concentration should contact the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Health and Kinesiology for complete information.

This concentration is designed to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills that graduate students need to succeed in the health care industry. Specialized courses in health care administration, health and disease, health care financing, and health care policy and ethics lay the foundation for the future graduate to analyze health information, make decisions and manage change in health care organizations. While this program is designed for the MBA student, interested students can elect to take the courses.

Course Requirements

HLTH 7231 - Epidemiology (3)

HLTH 7330 - Health Services Administration (3)

HLTH 7331 - Health Care Financing (3)

HLTH 7332 - Health Policy, Issues, and Ethics (3)