Program: Business Administration - Health Services Administration Specialization (M.B.A.) - University of South Dakota

Apr 11, 2025

2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

Each applicant is expected to have satisfactorily completed the foundation requirements for study in the Beacom School of Business (click on above link).

39-57 CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED

Applicants who enter the program with all 500-level foundation coursework or equivalent courses completed (18 credit hours for the M.B.A./HSAD) will be given “advanced standing” and will only need to complete the 39 credit hours of advanced course work [M.B.A./HSAD Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis)]. An applicant who has not completed any business coursework will have a 57-credit hour program of study (M.B.A./HSAD). Applicants who have completed some of the foundations coursework, either at USD or as part of their undergraduate program, will have an individualized program of study outlining their requirements for program completion. Challenge exams are available.

M.B.A./Health Services Administration Specialization

The curriculum of the Health Services Administration specialization offers an industry-focused approach to management. It addresses theories and practices required to develop business plans in health service organizations. The evolution of health care systems throughout the world are examined, with an emphasis on the history and organization of U.S. healthcare and including the role of consumers, institutions, labor, and government. Students will learn the nuances of daily operations including governance, effective management and the elements of unique human resource concerns in health care organizations. They will use evidence-based learning and critical thinking as they learn how to address the collaborative, interdisciplinary approach required in today’s healthcare industry. Electives include highly relevant topics such as process improvement to achieve quality, safety, and value goals.

M.B.A., Foundation Courses: 0-18 credit hours

ACCT 520 - FOUNDATIONS OF ACCOUNTING 3 cr hrs
BADM 505 - FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE 3 cr hrs
BADM 520 - FOUNDATIONS OF CALCULUS AND STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS 3 cr hrs
BADM 525 - PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (C) 3 cr hrs
BADM 580 - FOUNDATIONS OF MARKETING AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3 cr hrs
ECON 580 - FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS 3 cr hrs

M.B.A., Plan A (thesis): Total 39-57 credit hours

Foundation Courses 18 credit hours
HSAD Business Core 36 credit hours
Thesis for HSAD Specialization 3 credit hours

M.B.A., Plan B (non-thesis): Total 39-57 credit hours

Foundation Courses 18 credit hours
HSAD Business Core 36 credit hours
Business-related supporting courses 3 credit hours

M.B.A./HSAD Specialization Core Coursework: 36 credit hours

ACCT 760 - ACCOUNTING IN GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 3 cr hrs
Or
ACCT 781 - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTNG 3 cr hrs
BADM 710 - MANAGERIAL FINANCE 3 cr hrs
BADM 720 - QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 3 cr hrs
BADM 760 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3 cr hrs
BADM 761 - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 3 cr hrs
BADM 762 - BUSINESS AND ITS ENVIRONMENT 3 cr hrs
BADM 770 - MANAGERIAL MARKETING 3 cr hrs
BADM 780 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3 cr hrs
ECON 782 - MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 3 cr hrs
HSAD 710 - U.S. HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM 3 cr hrs
HSAD 740 - INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS 3 cr hrs
HSAD 770 - MANAGING HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCES 3 cr hrs
Select 1 of the following (3hrs):
HSAD 560 - LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION 3 cr hrs
HSAD 588 - HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ABROAD 1-6 cr hrs
HSAD 595 - PRACTICUM (C) 1-3 cr hrs
HSAD 760 - HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATICS 3 cr hrs

M.B.A./HSAD Specialization Thesis or Elective: 3 credit hours

BADM 798 - THESIS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1 to 6 cr hrs (Plan A required; 3 hours required)
Business-related supporting courses 3 credit hours (Plan B)