A total of 36 semester credits are required to earn the Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree. Full time enrollment in the Master’s program is 9 credits per semester.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Health Administration Program must:
1. Have a baccalaureate degree from an institution that is nationally or regionally accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher,
2. Submit a $75 non-refundable application fee,
3. Provide official transcripts verifying baccalaureate degree prior to the first day of the first term. These transcripts must also demonstrate completion of the following program prerequisites:
- MATH 108 (College Mathematics) and
- MATH 211 (Statistics) or approved equivalent courses with a grade of “C” or higher (note: except for WCU graduates, an official transcript must be provided to evaluate course content and credit hour equivalency) OR
- Complete MATH 108 and MATH 211 at West Coast University within the first two terms of enrollment with a grade of “C” or higher.
4. Complete supplemental application forms, inclusive of:
- Written Essays (on-site)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview with Program Chair
5. Proficiency in English is mandatory. All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to either complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) http://www.toefl.org), or meet one of the criteria shown below.
Note: A minimum TOEFL score of 66 (internet based) to be reviewed for the Master of Health Administration Program.
West Coast University will also consider proof of English Proficiency established if official documentation of one of the following is provided:
a) Graduation from an accredited high school program where English is the language of instruction and examination, achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a minimum of three English courses.
b) Within the last five years, successfully completed at least three years of instruction from an accredited high school where English is the language of instruction and examination, including three years of English (not ESL) courses with a grade of “B” or higher.
c) Within the last three years, successfully completed at least two years of full-time coursework at the post-secondary level (accredited college or University) where English is the language of instruction and examination, including two English courses (one course must be a 200 level course or higher) with a grade of “B” or higher.
d) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination (academic modules) taken within the last twelve months, results must be sent by paper to the University campus Registrar office, with a score of 6.5 of better
6. Conditional Admission:
- Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 to 2.99 may be considered for conditional admission. Conditionally admitted students must satisfy program prerequisites and achieve a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher on all first semester (two terms) course work attempted. If the student does not achieve the required course grades, the student will be dismissed from the program.
- Admission into the MHA Program with a GPA less than a 2.7, but not lower than 2.5 is at the discretion of the Program Chair.
Health Administration Transfer Credit Evaluation
Only graduate level courses in which a grade of B (3.0) or better was received, taken in a program similar to the Master’s in Health Administration will be evaluated for transfer credit. A maximum of 6 credit hours will be considered for transfer, and must reflect the same content and course credit as the course for which transfer credit is requested.
Health Administration Curriculum
Health Administration Core Courses
A minimum grade of a “C” will be required to receive course credit in the MHA Program. Should a student receive a “C-“grade or lower, it will not be considered a passing grade for the MHA program and the student will be required to retake the course. The earned grade will be counted into the student’s CGPA and will be replaced once the course is repeated with a passing grade. The student will be placed on an academic action plan to repeat the course and meet with the program Chair.
| HCM 505 | Epidemiology Management | 3.0 |
| HCM 510 | Strategic Planning in Health Care Organizations | 3.0 |
| HCM 515 | Financial Management for Health Care Managers | 3.0 |
| HCM 520 | Marketing Management for Health Care Professionals | 3.0 |
| HCM 525 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care Management | 3.0 |
| HCM 530 | Information Systems for Health Care Programs | 3.0 |
| HCM 535 | Research Methods in Health Care Management | 3.0 |
| HCM 540 | Hospital Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| HCM 550 | Leadership Models for Health Care Managers | 3.0 |
| HCM 560 | Project Management | 3.0 |
| HCM 570 | Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Health Care Industry | 3.0 |
| HCM 580 | Capstone Course: Cases in Health Care Management | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36.0 |
For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.