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Grand Canyon University's Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Health Care Management prepares students for careers working in the public sector with health care systems. Students in the MPA with an emphasis in Health Care Management program will be challenged to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector health care organizations today.

Coursework in the Master of Public Administration program allows students to apply administrative skills in the areas of leadership, human capital development, policy and governance within a public sector health care environment. Students may also develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary health care models from financial, economic, quality, access and disparity perspectives. It is from this broad perspective that students begin defining their role and perspective as administrators within the health care system. Students will also investigate their options and define their potential to serve as leaders of systematic improvement within their health care discipline, based on changes in these driving factors.

In this program, students will explore the principles and models for the recognition, analysis and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health occupations. Legal responsibility, workplace safety and the health care facility's obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families and staff are topics that will be examined. In addition, practical financial-analysis skills that have immediate application within the health care industry may be gained.

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Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Health Care Management

Degree Overview
Course List
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Course List

Course #	Course Title	Course Description	Credits
UNV-504	Introduction to Graduate Studies in the Ken Blanchard College of Business	This course is designed to prepare students for the graduate learning experience at Grand Canyon University. Students have opportunities to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to succeed as graduate students in the Ken Blanchard College of Business. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the tools for graduate success.	2
MGT-605	Leadership and Organizations	The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Ken Blanchard College of Business, key concepts of leadership, and an overview of how the science of organizational behavior contributes to effective leaders and managers.	4
ADM-614	Economics for Public Administrators	In this course, the role of government in the economy is explored within the general context of market failure and social equity. Topics include allocation of goods and services, income distribution, externalities, public goods, and public choice theory. This course also examines the impact of macroeconomic events and policy decisions on the budgets and service levels of public entities.	4
HRM-635	Acquiring, Developing, and Leveraging Human Capital	The effective strategic management of human capital is the differentiator of every successful organization. This course examines talent management, workforce diversity, succession planning, employee development and motivation, and performance matrix. This course addresses human resource competencies identified by the Society of HR Management (SHRM). Using the strong strategic HR acumen provided by this course, students will be well-prepared for positions as senior human resources specialists or as general managers. Also LDR-635.	4
LDR-630	Servant Leadership	This course focuses on servant leadership, how a servant leader is different from other leaders, and how focusing on the needs of others can create interdependency rather than dependency in organizations.	4
ADM-624	Public Governance	This course focuses on how government and public organizations serve their stakeholders, the manner in which their services are carried out, how resources are managed, and how regulatory powers are complied with and/or managed. In accordance with UN guidelines on public governance, issues related to transparency, participation, and accountability are also examined.	4
ADM-626	Public Budgeting and Financial Management	This course provides an introduction to the revenue and expenditure structure of the public sector, including revenue policy, expenditure policy, and budget structure and administration.	4
HCA-515	Analysis of Contemporary Health Care Delivery Models	This course allows students to develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary health care models from financial, economic, quality, access, and disparity perspectives, and to relate the ethical, cultural, political, and financial factors that drive and support them. It is from this broad, integrative, and comparative perspective that students begin defining their role and perspective as administrators within the health care system. Students begin to investigate their options and define their potential to serve as leaders of systematic improvement, within their health care discipline, based on changes in these driving factors.	4
HLT-520	Legal and Ethical Principles in Health Care	Topics covered in this course include principles and models for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health occupations; legal responsibility; workplace safety; and the health care facility‛s obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families, and staff.	4
HCA-530	Health Care Policies and Economics	This course focuses on the practical financial-analysis skills that have immediate application within the health care industry, as well as managerial decision-making processes based on cost, service, and economic variables that influence market performance and outcome.	4
Required Course Total Credit:			38

Courses:

38 credits

This program is offered in the following formats or locations:

Online

The dynamic capabilities of GCU’s online curriculum offer considerable flexibility and convenience for career oriented professionals who are pursuing their educational goals. Full time faculty members, equipped with strong academic backgrounds and practical experience in their fields, support you every step of the way. Our small class sizes provide an intimate environment that stimulates engaging and challenging discussions. Classes begin frequently.

Evening

The convenience of GCU’s evening programs cater to the demands of working professionals. Evening classes meet once per week and offer the interaction and discussion of a typical college classroom, filled with career minded individuals. Evening class sizes are kept small, providing a warm nurturing environment that supports an engaging experience. Classes begin frequently at various locations.

Program Disclosure

Category	Non-Traditional	Traditional
Books & Supplies (Per Program)	$1,045	$1,410
Tuition & Fees (Per Program)	$21,450	$15,720
Room & Board (Per Program, If Applicable)	$3,285
On Time Graduation Rate	80%	N/A
Median Private Loan Debt	$0	N/A
Median TIV Loan Debt	$33,636	N/A
Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt	N/A	N/A

Program SOC

Occupations

Legislators

Administrative Services Managers

Social and Community Service Managers

General and Operations Managers

It is the policy of the University to collect and remit sales, use, excise and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations which require the University to remit tax where applicable. These regulations vary by location. Please note: It is also the policy of the University to require payment of sales, use, excise, and/or gross receipts tax. Payment of tax is ultimately the student's financial responsibility to the University regardless of financing arrangements. Per Hawaii requirements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the District of Oahu will be charged 4.5%. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.0%.
Book costs are based on an average. Costs may increase or decrease depending on electronic availability or publisher's book costs.
Room and board costs may be higher or lower depending on housing and meal plan choice. This number is based on an average for students on campus.
Some Non-Traditional programs may be offered on the ground campus or on-line.
N/A identifies that a program is not offered in that modality or that fewer than 10 students graduated within the reported timeframe.
Tuition and Fees for each program are based on current rates. Future Tuition and Fee Rates may vary. Tuition was calculated using the number of credit hours in the program times the current tuition rate and includes the Graduation Fee. Full time students enrolled at a program taken at the main campus include a Student Activity Fee, charged every semester. Online programs include a one time Learning Management Fee. Some programs may also include additional fees based on course materials.
On-time graduation rates and median loan debt are based on students who graduated in the 2011-2012 award year.
Not all GCU programs are available in all states and in all learning modalities.
Program availability is contingent on student enrollment.

Online/Evening program disclosures

* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.