Master of Science in Health Care Administration & Policy

The Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Policy focuses on the design, management, and evaluation of health care systems, processes, and policies that aim to optimize health care delivery and improve health outcomes. The program prepares graduates to lead and manage health care organizations in complex and rapidly evolving environments.

The curriculum emphasizes the achievement of high-value care through leadership, population health, informatics, systems engineering, health care management, health economics, equity, bioethics, and policy. Students develop the analytical, managerial, and strategic skills required to influence health systems at organizational, national, and global levels.

The program offers three focus areas: health policy and advocacy, health systems management, and performance improvement in health care.

• Study Mode: Full-time
• Total Credit Hours: 30 CH (12 at Galala University + 18 at ASU)
• Delivery Format: Campus Immersion
• Campus: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT Eligibility: Available

Bridge Courses at Galala University (12 Credit Hours)

• HDC 510: Population Health Data Management and Analysis (3 CH)

• HDC 520: Population Health (3 CH)

• HDC 511: Health Economics and Policy (3 CH)

• HDC 575: Health Care Transformation and Leadership (3 CH)

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Students must be in the 6th semester of four-year programs or the 8th semester of five-year programs
• Internship students may register during the first or second year of internship
• Galala University graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible
• Students may enroll in one course per semester, with a maximum completion period of three years
• Minimum grade of B in all courses
• Courses remain valid for three years