Master of Science in Health Science, Health Services Administration

Students whose legal residence in the following states: North Carolina, Arkansas, upon admission may enroll at in-state tuition rates. Students must be certified by your home state ACM Coordinator. For additional information, please review the certification requirements.

The program is delivered primarily through internet

Supplemental delivery formats include internet

This course uses Angel

The Health Services Administration Concentration is designed to prepare individuals who seek specialized education in health services administration. The flexibility of the program offers baccalaureate degree graduates the opportunity to acquire expertise and specialization in line with their interest, needs and career applications in health services administration. All of the courses necessary to complete this program are available by web based distance learning.

The program embraces different backgrounds and interests and is appropriate for individuals who wish to gain further interdisciplinary education in health services administration.

The Health Services Administration Concentration is for those who aspire to manager or department head positions in health care facilities or government agencies, or who are interested in the management of private practices or managed care facilities.

Students need a computer/Internet connection combination that will adequately support an Internet browser. It is recommended that students have the following minimum configuration: Windows XP, Mac OS 10.x, 124MB RAM, high speed Internet access, and a color monitor. Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are used in conjunction with almost all the courses. Additional software may be required for some courses.

Students may access the University Library electronically. They must obtain an 14 digit ID number that enables them to access materials for purposes of course work and research. In addition, the library provides special support to students at a distance for obtaining or reproducing research for their course work. Off campus e-databases are also available for all students.

In many cases, FGCU offers financial aid through its Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. The office is responsible for the administration of grants, scholarships, loan, and student employment programs. Visit our web site at or call 941-590-7920. Academic Common Market/Electronic Campus status has been extended to distance learning programs.. Students accepted into the program from those states will pay the in-state tuition rate. Prospective students should contact their state's common market coordinator.