Careers in Health Services Administration
The United States health care industry is continuously changing due to economic pressures, political issues and technological advancements. In order to maintain the viability and success of their organizations, health care managers must be fully cognizant of pending changes and the implications of these changes for their organization. This keen awareness will allow them to envision the future in order to plot their organizations route through rough waters. The only way to focus and prepare for pending change is through continuous education, and earning an advanced degree, such as, a Master of Science in Health Services Administration or a Professional Master of Public Health.
Barry University’s M.S. in Health Services Administration program (ranked 25th largest healthcare administration graduate program in the U.S., based on enrollment, by Modern Healthcare in the mid-November 2005, 2006 and 2007 issues, and 7th for physician executive business education, by Modern Healthcare in the April 15 2008 issue, is designed to meet the needs of health professionals, and others, in developing or enhancing the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for such leadership positions amidst the constant changes in health care delivery, managed care, policy regulation, and a diversified consumer environment. Classes, taught by experienced health professionals, are conveniently scheduled on the main campus on evenings and Saturdays to meet the needs of working health professionals. Graduate Certificate programs are also available.
Students in this program have varied backgrounds including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and others. They have chosen health care administration because it provides challenges and rewards not available in other careers.
The MS in Health Services Administrations is comprised of an interesting mix of students. The student body is made up of 69% female students. In addition, 72% of the student population is made up of various minority groups. And, 83% of the students are United States citizens with the balance being either residents of the United States or international students. The graphs below give more specific details on the complete breakdown.
A recent independent study of Barry’s student-friendly program gave it very high marks. Graduates rate the program as “overwhelmingly positive” and reported significant salary increases and promotions following graduation.
Careers in Public Health
Students desiring to enter a healthcare profession focusing on impacting the health population, whether globally, regionally or locally should consider public health. The purpose of this field is to advance public health knowledge, prevent disease, and promote health and well being in the world community. The Barry University Professional Master of Public Health program prepares students to make an impact on society.
More specifically, public health professionals serve as leaders working with community groups to assess the health status of populations, identify problems, design potential solutions, implement and plan and evaluate successes. This career path affords the opportunity to engage in formulating policy, at all levels, to improve public health.
Barry Universitys, Professional Master of Public Health program provides the opportunity to interact with both a professionally and culturally diverse student population. This gives students the opportunity to gain greater depth of knowledge of cultural aspects affecting health behavior in specific populations. Coupled with faculty expertise, students graduate with greater insight and depth of knowledge on critical issues facing our country and the world.
