Master of Public Administration Health Services Management 36 credits | School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Dobbs Ferry & Online

There are no specific pre-requisites for this program. Applications are welcomed from graduates of baccalaureate programs in a variety of fields.

Yes. All classes meet one night or a weekly Saturday morning for 10 weeks. Most classes also have an additional hour of online work.

Yes, faculty have much experience in health care and will be available as mentors. We also have an excellent career development center.

In addition to classes being taught by health care professionals with extensive experience, many courses have speakers from the health care field.

Usually two years. The program is designed to accommodate working students. Courses are offered on evenings and weekends. The program is arranged so that students may take two courses per quarter (including the summer session).

The 36-credit Master of Public Administration program in Health Services Management is organized as follows:

Core Courses: 6 Credits
Advanced Core Courses: 12 Credits
Health Services Management Specialization: 12 Credits
Culminating Experience: 6 Credits

Total: 36 Credits

For a full curriculum listing visit our catalog. 

1. Successful completion of full curriculum (36-M.S./48 M.P.A.)
2. A 3.0 cumulative GPA

Each applicant must submit the following:

1. Current résumé
2. Two professional letters of recommendation on letterhead (letters from friends, acquaintances or clergy are welcome, but do not replace the two professional letters)
3. Two - three page essay providing the reasons the student wishes to pursue a graduate degree in Health Service Management.
4. Interview with the program coordinator or the program director

Students applying to enter the M.S. program must have worked in health care as a practitioner or a manager for eight years. Upon receipt of all transcripts and completion of all requirements and interviews, qualified applicants will be admitted and assigned an advisor. 

Download a copy of the sequence map for:

• 2020 - 2021 Health Services Management M.P.A. Sequence Map
• 2020 - 2021 Health Services Management M.P.A. Sequence Map (48-credits prior to fall 2020)

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• 2019 - 2020 Health Services Management M.P.A. Sequence Map
• 2018 - 2019 Health Services Management M.P.A. Sequence Map

• The student should be able to analyze missions, visions, data and overall organizational performance to develop programs using research techniques
• The student should be able to formulate a strategic plan for continuous improvement in a changing health care environment
• The student should be able to assess aspects of the US health care system including political, ethical, legal, financial and risk management issues related to effective health facility operations
• The student should be able to utilize written and oral communication skills in accordance with health industry standards
• The student should be able to create a plan that facilitates the acquisition of a health care information system. Facilitate the system operations in a variety of settings within regulatory guidelines
• The student should be able to develop and present an effective professional training program
• The student should be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize theoretical and applied skills obtained during the course of study in the M.P.A. program. This is done by participation in the culminating capstone experience, which includes identifying, analyzing and developing a comprehensive report on an issue facing the health care industry or health care organization
• The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the law and government on the complexities of health care policy and the day to day operations of health care organizations