Department: Health, Administration, Research and Technology

Master of Science in Health Services Administration

The 30-credit Master of Science (MS) degree in Health Services Administration is designed for students to excel in management positions within hospital systems, community-based clinics, non-profit organizations, private healthcare practices, and federal, state, and local government health surveillance and funding agencies to achieve organizational health and well-being, improved health outcomes for patients, and enhanced community resources.

The MS in HSA at Lehman College offers a unique opportunity for full-time healthcare workers who require flexible course schedules and modalities to complete their studies. Classes will be offered asynchronously and synchronously online in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate industry leaders and students who have family commitments. The program may be completed in 5 semesters, full-time in 7-week semesters. The program is unique in that it is rooted in health equity and social justice frameworks. No other program targets health disparities through quality health services delivery despite calls from experts around the globe to train healthcare professionals in translational health sciences.

The MS-HSA program learning outcomes are as follows:

1. Apply interpersonal skills, effective collaborative practices, and cultural competence through verbal and written communications in individual and group settings;

2. Integrate principles and functions of management to foster organizational development, promote effective human resource practices, enhance system operations, and position the organization through application of market analysis;

3. Appraise the effectiveness, utilization, and integration of information management systems within the micro and macro systems of the organization;

4. Use knowledge of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, healthcare reimbursement, health policy, governance, and ethical considerations to promote population health and strategic planning at the organizational level;

5. Integrate microeconomic, macroeconomic, and financial management principles to monitor, analyze, and interpret healthcare financial data for decision-making and strategic planning;

6. Develop strategies that foster a dynamic organizational culture based on mission, vision, and strategy;

7. Identify organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT Analysis) using data analytics that supports operational planning and continuous improvement;

8. Develop organizational processes geared to improve decision-making and effectiveness; and

9. Apply system thinking approaches to address and develop solutions to health services challenges.