The Master of Healthcare Administration will prepare students for careers in the management of healthcare resources, with a particular emphasis on facilities and agencies that provide services to older adults. The program will prepare graduates to build and lead teams, manage operations and guide analytical decision-making, implementing value-based care strategies that are guided by data and compassion. By including both campus immersion sessions and a capstone project, the program will provide networking opportunities and real-world experience.
The MHA program has been designed to include the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (44 units), but can also be completed without the certificate ( 41 units).
*Program launch Fall 2025 pending approval from the CSU Chancellor's Office
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Flexible and convenient
program for working professionals. -
Experienced faculty
with diverse backgrounds in health related research and roles. -
Asynchronous program
with a focus on industry relevant content.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology will offer students the preparation to ensure that older adults receive the care and dignity they deserve through the management of healthcare resources, facilities and agencies that provide services to the aging population. The program will prepare graduates to build and lead teams, manage operations and guide analytical decision-making, implementing value-based care strategies that are guided by data and compassion.
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology can be completed as part of the MHA program or as a stand alone certificate.*
Modality: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Requirements for Graduation
Total units = 19 units (6 courses)
*Graduate Certificate program (stand alone) will launch Fall 2026 pending approval
from the CSU Chancellor's Office.
Program Highlights
- Integrated content design to include a focus in the healthcare needs of the aging population.
- Analyze diverse data types, sources, collection methods, and analytic procedures used in healthcare settings to assess organizational efficiency, care delivery, and community health needs.
- Examine the economic, legal, organizational, and political factors that shape the US healthcare system and explain their impacts on health equity.
- Apply the principles of leadership, management, and strategic planning to healthcare organizations.
- Implement the concepts of economics, marketing, information technology, and data analytics to management of healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate ethical, legal, and professional decision-making in a healthcare setting.
Upcoming Information Session:
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (PST)
(Master of Healthcare Administration Info Session Sign-Up)
Advantages
Practical, Skills-Based Education: Lead healthcare organizations through dynamic environments with effective communication and relationship management strategies.
Student Convenience: Our 100% fully-online program in 8-week sessions is geared toward working adults with busy schedules.
Affordability: Our affordable Master's programs offer competitive tuition rates and access to financial aid, making advanced education within reach.
Career Focused: Learn the skills and cutting edge theories you need to enjoy a rewarding career in this important and fast-growing field of gerontology and healthcare administration.