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PhD of Health Care Administration
- Stillwater, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 42-credit master's degree in managing health care organisations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Evaluate advanced concepts in Health Care Administration
- Integrate health and life sciences
- Evidence-based practice
- Communication and ethical decision-making
- And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.
Career outcomes
- Healthcare administrator
- Medical and health services manager in hospitals
- Managed care
- Physician clinics
- Ambulatory and long-term care
- Insurance
- Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting
- Home health and public health organisations
Curriculum
- Forty-two credits: 36 core including a capstone and 6 elective
- Over five semesters. Topics include health care policy
- Law and regulation
- Health economics
- Research methods
- Marketing and strategic planning
- Health informatics and organisational leadership
- With emphasis on technology
- Evidence-based decisions and patient outcomes.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant prior degree or advanced professional qualification
- Strong academic preparation
- Research or professional suitability
- Program-specific doctoral admission requirements.
Accepted academic background
Relevant graduate degree or advanced professional qualification appropriate to the doctoral field.
Language tests
- English proficiency requirement Program-specific minimum score applies
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree evidence
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal or statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website for Oklahoma State University. Review professional doctorate admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of relevant professional background. Submit the application and required supporting documents. Complete an interview or additional selection step when required. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,469 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Stillwater |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate College |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 62 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international students at Oklahoma State University may be considered for institutional scholarships or merit awards. Eligibility and funding depend on the specific award and application cycle. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $28,469 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,850 USD.
Accepted language tests: English proficiency requirement Program-specific minimum score applies. An interview is required.