M.H.A. Healthcare Administration
Healthcare AdminstrationFeatured Courses
As a student in the master's in healthcare administration at Concordia Nebraska, you’ ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the healthcare administration profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various healthcare administration careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
HADM 505
Management of Healthcare Organizations 3 credits
Review considerations related to the management of healthcare organizations focused on the key components of management, governance, organization structures, and other factors involved in healthcare management. Special emphasis on new structures and organizations designed to facilitate the transformation of the traditional healthcare organization. Students will develop an appreciation for the role of management in a variety of health care settings, e.g. hospitals, physician clinics, home health, etc.
HADM 515
Health Information Technology 3 credits
Introduction to health care information systems, with an overview of the information systems used in the health care industry emphasizing clinical information systems and the administrative applications of information systems in healthcare organizations. In addition to reviewing the various attributes of the different clinical and administrative information systems used in healthcare, competencies will be developed in aligning information systems with the overall management needs and strategic plans of healthcare organizations.
MBA 525
Leadership And Organizational Behavior 3 credits
This course is designed to increase students’ effectiveness and skill in analyzing and understanding organizations and their attendant processes. Behavioral science concepts and theories are studied. Individual, group and structural behavior and concepts arepresented. Special emphasis will be placed on the importance of leadership and communications.
GERO 500
Issues in Gerontology & Aging Studies 3 credits
This course provides students with an overview of the field of gerontology, current issues in aging, government policy on aging, the economics of aging, as well as an introduction to careers in aging. Course includes basics of reading and using gerontological research.
HADM 540
Healthcare Systems Leadership Implications 3 credits
Leadership issues related to effective use of information technology to improve organizational and clinical performance are discussed. Fundamental concerns in healthcare organizations are reviewed including the planning, selection, acquisition, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and organizational information systems as well as patient/consumer applications. Considerations are given to clinical and business requirements, regulations and the changing healthcare environments. Other related issues covered include organizational strategy, governance and the interaction between healthcare professionals and information technology.
Online Master's in Healthcare AdministrationSample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Master's in Healthcare Administration Core Courses
HADM 500
Health Services Organization 3 cr.
HADM 505
Management of Healthcare Organizations 3 cr.
HADM 510
Healthcare Financial Management I 3 cr.
HADM 515
Health Information Technology 3 cr.
HADM 520
Health Outcomes & Quality Improvement 3 cr.
HADM 525
Healthcare Policy 3 cr.
HADM 530
Health Law & Ethics 3 cr.
HADM 535
Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations 3 cr.
HADM 599
Practicum in Healthcare Administration 3 cr.
27 Total Credits
Leadership Concentration
HADM 512
Healthcare Financial Management II 3 cr.
MBA 525
Leadership And Organizational Behavior 3 cr.
MBA 610
Human Resources Management 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Gerontology Concentration
GERO 500
Issues in Gerontology & Aging Studies 3 cr.
GERO 502
Social Gerontology 3 cr.
GERO 520
Long-Term Care Administration 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Health Information Technology Concentration
HADM 540
Healthcare Systems Leadership Implications 3 cr.
HADM 542
Health Informatics 3 cr.
HADM 544
Cyber-Security 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
Population Health Concentration
MPH 510
Applied Epidemiology 3 cr.
MPH 515
Principles of Health Behavior 3 cr.
MPH 584
Community Health 3 cr.
9 Total Credits
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