The Online MBA at Chico State features two specializations for students who have a clearly defined career path in mind and the practical vision to make it a reality. By selecting an MBA specialization in Health Services Administration or Project Management, you can prepare yourself for a thriving career in your field of choice.
Health Services Administration Specialization
Advance in one of the fastest growing fields in the country. The Health Services Administration (HSA) specialization provides students with sought-after skills and knowledge to enable graduates to help organizations plan, direct and manage medical and health services. Step into leadership roles with this unique online offering that is the only one of its kind in the California State University system.
The growth rates for the industry are four times faster than the average for all professions.¹
Graduates from the program will have management and leadership opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, physician offices, outpatient care centers, insurance companies, managed care organizations, rehabilitation facilities, pharmaceutical companies, government, and as clinical managers overseeing a specific department such as surgery, physical therapy, or nursing.
This specialization combines important business concepts in management, finance, marketing, and operations with the business side of healthcare. You will get hands-on experience in healthcare leadership through the specialization coursework, which includes the creation of a comprehensive business plan for a healthcare organization. These valuable experiential learning opportunities give you healthcare leadership experience prior to graduation.
A Health Services Administration specialization can open doors to titles like:
- Director of Operations
- Medical Staff Services Director
- Clinical Director
- Healthcare Consultant
- VP of Health Services
- Chief Executive Officer
