California State University at San Bernardino offers a Bachelor of Science degree in health science with a concentration in health care management. This program consists of medical science coursework in environmental health, human diseases, health behavior and epidemiology, in addition to business and administration requirements. The curriculum includes courses in accounting, computer applications, medical organizations, human resource management, hospital administration, financial management, marketing and organization of long-term care facilities. Students also have the opportunity to gain practical skills through a field experience at a community organization or public health agency.
California State University at San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407-2393
909-537-5000
csusb.edu
The Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley offers two programs in health management. The combined Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Public Health degree was ranked seventh by U.S. News & World Report on its 2008 list of top MBA programs. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Admission requirements also include the GMAT, two letters of professional reference and an interview. This program consists of coursework in epidemiology, the health care system, health information services, biotechnology, healthcare finance and strategic management. A required summer internship provides students with valuable work experience. The MBA program also offers a joint certificate in health management. This program option educates students in the U.S. healthcare system, public and non-profit economics, biotechnology, finance and strategy for health technology, strategic management, non-profit management, information systems and financial management.
University of California at Berkeley
Haas School of Business
2220 Piedmont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94720
510-642-7989
berkeley.edu
The School of Policy, Planning and Development at the University of Southern California offers a two-year Master of Health Administration program. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Additional requirements include the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the GMAT and three letters of reference. The curriculum covers many topics, including organizational behavior, financial management, healthcare economics, quantitative analysis, legal issues, strategic management, information systems and leadership.
University of Southern California
School of Policy, Planning and Development
Lewis Hall 312
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0626
213-740-6842
usc.edu
National University offers two program options in health administration. The Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare administration is available on-campus in San Diego or off-campus through online distance learning. Students complete general education coursework in the liberal arts, social and behavioral science, biological and physical science, the humanities, English and math, in addition to specialized major courses in medical terminology, financial and managerial accounting, human disease, epidemiology, health behavior, human resources management, healthcare planning and marketing, financial management and leadership skills. Campus locations in San Diego, Chula Vista and La Mesa also offer a Master of Healthcare Administration. This program provides training in epidemiology, the U.S. healthcare system, biostatistics, research methods, healthcare policy, organizational management, information systems, quality evaluation, accounting, human resources, marketing, finance and leadership. Students must also complete a professional internship course.
National University
3678 Aero Court
San Diego, CA 9212e
858-309-3400
nu.edu