Health Care Administration

This program of study, leading to the master of science degree, is designed to give students the best possible preparation for careers in health care administration. The health care field is unique in that it functions in a highly regulated, yet highly competitive environment. The core courses in this degree program provide students with an appreciation of the past, present and future of health care administration. The concentrations allow students to specialize in long-term care, human resource management in health care, medical group management, health care marketing, health policy and finance or managed care. In addition to earning the advanced academic degree, students who complete the concentration in long-term care become eligible to take the State of Connecticut exam for certification as long-term care administrators.