Program Options and Information

Program Options & Curriculum

Student taking notes in class — The Healthcare Administration program prepares students to manage, lead, and improve operations in healthcare organizations such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and public health systems. The major combines healthcare knowledge with business, management, and policy principles to develop leaders capable of navigating the complex healthcare environment. It sits at the intersection of public health, business administration, and healthcare delivery. Core areas of study include healthcare systems and policy, management and leadership, finance and economics, law and ethics, and data-driven performance improvement.

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Male and female students taking notes — The Healthcare Administration major will give Pre-DPT students a broad background in business and the health industry, focusing on the business aspects of healthcare and preparing students for leadership roles in the field. Besides meeting the program's objectives, this major will also prepare students for admission to the Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy.

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Male student taking notes — The Healthcare Administration minor is intended for those outside of the business major who have an interest in healthcare administration. The minor is 18 credits.

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Dr. John Ash Lecturing to students in classroom — The Healthcare Leadership and Operations Certificate equips students with essential skills to guide their organization toward success through four core MBA-level courses. Upon completing this certificate, students will have practiced practical strategies to enhance their effectiveness in leading their organizations.

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Program Options

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B.S. Healthcare Administration
B.S. Healthcare Administration (Pre-DPT Specialization)
Healthcare Administration Minor
Healthcare Leadership and Operations Post-Bachelor’s Certificate

Who Is This Program Designed For?

Students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy, and other professional services. Many students interested in the DPT (doctoral physical therapy) program, major in Health Care Administration as their undergraduate degree.
Students interested in health care delivery as a professional or manager, health care practitioners who are employed, or have been trained in an allied health profession.
Individuals employed as: surgical technologists, dental hygienists, emergency medical technicians, radiology technicians, respiratory technologists, or in any business related profession are examples of individuals who would be good candidates for this program.

Fast Facts

The Healthcare Administration program is specifically designed to prepare students for management and administration positions, or graduate study, immediately upon graduation.

What is Healthcare Administration?

Healthcare Administration (HCA) is a multidisciplinary course of study with courses in the liberal arts, business administration, and health sciences. In general, HCA students are prepared to work in many types of health care organizations.

Why Misericordia University?

Our Healthcare Administration program allows students to customize their coursework to best prepare them for their future careers. We achieve this using a modern curriculum, faculty who have worked in senior healthcare leadership and consulting positions, and personalized academic advising to help you get the most from your education.

Program Degree Options

■ Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
■ Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (Pre-DPT Specialization)
■ 4+1 MBA Program- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration & Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a Healthcare Administration concentration.

Job Opportunities in Healthcare Administration include:

■ Health care providers (hospitals, physician practices, nursing facilities, home health agencies, etc.)
■ Health insurers (nonprofit and commercial insurers, managed care organizations, etc.)
■ Health care consulting firms
■ Health care supply companies (pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, etc.)
■ Health services research and policy organizations (health policy research groups, industry trade groups, etc.).
■ Local, state, and federal health agencies, including public health (local health departments, state Department of Health, federal Department of Health and Human Services, etc.).

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF...

■ You are interested in business administration or management but want to focus primarily on the healthcare industry.
■ You are interested in influencing health policy by working in government at the state or federal level
■ You are interested in improving access to health care for underserved populations
■ You are interested in reducing health care costs or improving health care quality through policy reform.

Accreditation

Expressway Accelerated Degree Program

You can earn your Bachelor of Science in as little as 2 1/2 years by attending classes part-time. The convenient and predictable schedule allows you to take classes either once a week or online, up to 12 credits per semester. Courses are offered face-to-face in 5-week sessions at Luzerne County Community College on the Nanticoke Campus or online in 7 1/2 week sessions.

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MBA 5th Year Program

Why wait to begin the MBA program when you can get started as an undergraduate student?

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The MBA 5th-Year program is for eligible rising Misericordia University seniors who wish to begin their graduate business studies as an undergraduate student. Accepted students will take up to 12 MBA credits within their current program. An applicant may be required to complete leveling courses in business functional areas through Peregrine. The graduate admissions committee will determine if the leveling courses will be taken concurrently with MBA courses or completed prior to starting the MBA program.

Benefits
MBA 5th Year Admission Requirements

Benefits

Saves you $ — covered by your regular tuition
Earn your master’s degree in as little as one additional year
No GMAT or GRE exam
Get experience with graduate level classes as an undergrad
Network with business professionals

Specializations are available in Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Sport Management, and Healthcare Management.

Ask about the ALUMNI DISCOUNT to save you even more money!

MBA 5th Year Admission Requirements

At the end of the junior year, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (if applying for the MBA 5th Year program).
Current juniors must submit a free online part-time graduate application at www.misericordia.edu/apply for the MBA program for the first graduate semester after which the bachelor's degree will be conferred.
Following the application evaluation by the Admissions Acceptance Committee, an acceptance decision will be rendered. If positive, then a conditional acceptance letter will be issued stipulating that the student must earn a 3.0 in each MBA course and in his/her bachelor's degree to be fully accepted upon graduation.
The acceptance letter will stipulate that the student is now eligible within his/her senior year to take up to 12 MBA credits.
Accepted students will work with his/her academic advisor as an undergraduate student to select appropriate MBA courses for the upcoming semester. Selected courses will be communicated to the Graduate Admissions representative so that the registration request can be submitted to the Registrar's office for processing.
After meeting all stated requirements and successfully earning his/her bachelor's degree, the student will work directly with the Graduate Admissions representative for the graduate business programs for his/her initial graduate semester advisement and registration. Once the student has been registered for the first graduate semester, a graduate academic advisor will be assigned to the student for future advisement.
An applicant may be required to complete leveling courses in business functional areas through Peregrine. The graduate admissions committee will determine if the leveling courses will be taken concurrently with MBA courses or completed prior to starting the MBA program.

Student Testimonial

Antonio Whyte

The 4+1 program is a great opportunity to challenge yourself during the end of your undergraduate journey and get a third of your MBA completed at rates that save you money.

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Who Is This Program Designed For?

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What is Healthcare Administration?

Why Misericordia University?

Program Degree Options

Job Opportunities in Healthcare Administration include:

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF...

Accreditation

Expressway Accelerated Degree Program

Expressway Accelerated Degree Program

MBA 5th Year Program

MBA 5th Year Program

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MBA 5th Year Admission Requirements

Student Testimonial

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