The Continents States University
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration with Specialization in Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (MSHA)Online
DURATION
10 up to 12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 5,000
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
Focus on improving patient safety, quality assurance, and healthcare outcomes. This specialization emphasizes best practices in healthcare quality management.
Program Objectives:
- Develop skills in patient safety and quality assurance.
- Learn to implement quality improvement initiatives.
- Foster a culture of safety and excellence in healthcare.
- Prepare for roles in healthcare quality management.
Job Outlook:
Graduates can pursue careers as Quality Assurance Managers, Patient Safety Officers, or Healthcare Compliance Specialists. The demand for quality assurance professionals is high in healthcare organizations.
At The Continents States University, we are proud to be recognized for our excellence, innovation, and global impact in higher education.
Accreditations
- Montana University System Authorized – Fully licensed by the Montana Board of Regents to grant degrees.
- Missouri Department of Higher Education Approved – Operating under Missouri law in compliance with RSMo Section 173.600 & 173.616.
- ASIC Accredited – Recognized for quality education and compliance.
- OTHM Accredited – We are accredited OTHM center to accept and issue OTHM qualifications.
- IACBE Candidate for Accreditation – Advancing excellence in business education.
- U.S. Department of Labor & Veterans Affairs Approved – Supporting workforce development and veteran education.
Recognitions & Awards
- Ranked by Times Higher Education – Recognized for academic excellence.
- Military Friendly® Gold Award – Honored for our dedication to U.S. military members and veterans.
- Approved Military School – Supporting military students and veterans.
- PRME Signatory Member – Promoting responsible management education.
These achievements highlight our commitment to accessible, high-quality, and competency-based education for students worldwide.
Admissions
Curriculum
This Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program is designed to advance careers and impact the healthcare industry. It covers healthcare operations, law, finance, informatics, strategy, and policy. Graduates will become leaders in various healthcare sectors, equipped to address policy issues, design programs, analyze data, and use evidence-based practices. The program boasts a strong job outlook with projected growth and equips graduates for roles like Healthcare Directors and Epidemiologists. The program is also made affordable through a $5000 annual membership fee thanks to corporate sponsorships.
- Healthcare Leadership
- Policy Expertise
- Data Analysis
- Program Management
MSHA Courses
- Business Management: Focuses on core business management principles, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling operations to achieve goals effectively and efficiently.
- Corporate Communication: Focuses on communication strategies in organizations, covering written, verbal, and digital to improve stakeholder engagement and reach business objectives.
- Business Law and Ethics: Explores legal principles and ethics in business, emphasizing compliance, corporate responsibility, and ethical decision-making within various business situations.
- HR Management: This covers human capital management practices, including recruitment, training, performance, compensation, and employee relations for better workforce performance.
- Strategic Management: Examines long-term organizational planning, covering competition, resources, strategic decisions, and performance to achieve sustainable business growth.
- Healthcare Administration: Provides an overview of healthcare systems, focusing on organization, management, policy, and ethical issues to prepare leaders for administrative roles.
- Healthcare Quality Assurance: Explores methods for measuring and improving quality and safety within healthcare organizations, covering risk management and performance indicators.
- Microbiology and Infection Control: This course covers the principles of microbiology, infectious diseases, and infection prevention within healthcare settings, focusing on control practices.
- Human Communication: Examines the foundations of human communication across various settings, focusing on interpersonal and organizational contexts to improve interaction.