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Graduates from an approved medical school who have had administrative experience in a hospital or any health facility or slated to occupy such a position.
Graduates with at least a baccalaureate degree, preferably in Business Administration or Nursing, and at least one year's experience in a managerial position in any health facility.
Statement of research interest. Identify three possible research topics to be pursued in the required management study. Explain the underlying problems that are addressed by these possible research topics.

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Graduation Requirements

The degree of Master of Hospital Administration (MHA) shall be awarded on fulfillment of the following requirements:

1.Residency in the University for at least one (1) academic year immediately prior to awarding of degree; with a maximum residency of five (5) years.

2.Completion of 38 units which may be fulfilled through any of the following:

Plan A - at least 32 units formal courses and 6 units thesis

Plan B - at least 35 units formal courses and 4 units special study

Plan C - at least 38 units formal courses and passing of a written comprehensive examination

3. Grade Requirement: A weighted average of "2.00" or better in all courses taken provided there is no grade of "5.00".

If the weighted average of "2.00" is not attained, either of the following may be received with their corresponding requirements:

Certificate in Hospital Administration (CHA)

The following are the requirements of CHA:

1. Residency in the University for at least one (1) academic year immediately prior to the awarding of the title plus completion of two (2) months administrative residency in a designated hospital. Submission of a management study is required at the end of residency.

2. Completion of at least 38 units of course work.

3. Attainment of a grade of "3.00" or better in all courses provided no grade of "5.00" has been received.

Certificate of Attendance in Hospital Administration

A Certificate of Attendance in Hospital Administration will be issued once a grade of "5.00" has been received in any subject.

Curriculum

Required Courses

Core Course	Core Title	Units
HPAD 201	Principles of Health Administration	2
HPAD 202	Practice of Health Administration	2
HPAD 203	Public Health Methods	2
HPAD 209	Health Services Research Methods	2
HA 201	Principles of Hospital Organization and Management	2
HA 202	Organization and Administration of Clinical/Ancillary Services/Departments	2
HA 204	Hospital Planning, Design and Maintenance	2
HA 205	Hospital Information System	2
HA 206	Hospital Accounting	2
HA 207	Financial Management	2
HA 280.1	Supervised Practice in Hospital Administration	1
HA 280.2	Hospital Management Study	2
Biostat 201	Fundamentals of Biostatistics I	3
Epi 201	Principles of Epidemiology	3
TOTAL		29 units

Electives

Elective Courses:
EH 210	Hospital Sanitation and Safety	2
HA 203	Legal Aspect of Hospital Administration	2
HPAD 205	Health Policy Analysis and Legislation	2
HPAD 206	International Health and Development	2
HPAD 207	Human Resource Management	2
HPAD 208	Economics in Health	2
PHNA 201	Organization and Administration	2

The required minimum number of units for electives is as follows:

MHA - Plan A: 3 units (+6 units thesis)

Plan B: 5 units (+4 units special study)

Plan C: 9 units (+ comprehensive examination)

CHA - 9 units

Other elective courses may be taken from offerings of other CPH departments and other UP Colleges, subject to the consent of the adviser.

Maximum Credit Load

A maximum of 42 units credit load may be allowed depending on the ability or need of the student for additional competencies.

At least one academic year of two (2) semesters and a 6-week summer for full time students and a maximum of five (5) years for part-time students.

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