Hello Everyone! I have some questions about a new program that has started an UMUC. Master of Science in Health Administration Informatics http://www.umuc.edu/grad/mshai.shtml I'm searching for programs that are focused on health care and I.S. I know UMUC has differing opinions about it, mostly from the overseas side and the undergrad. I was surprised to find it listed in the Forbes Best of the Web for the Higher Education. http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/review.jhtml?id=2581 Anyway, my background includes a Bachelors of Business Administration (1999) from an AACSB accredited state school. My problem is that my GPA is a 2.37 and I haven't taken GRE or GMAT and don't really want to. The low GPA was from too much partying not a lack of intelligence. I have 5 years of work experience Pharmaceutical Sales, and Financial Services. I'm looking to change career paths and I want to get into the I.S. side of Health Care. I'm trying to get on at a local Hospital's I.T. Department to get some relative experience. There aren't very many programs out there that focus on that, and also allow someone with a lower GPA. I've found UMUC (never heard of it until now), UOP, Keller School of Management. Any other ideas or suggestions for someone with a low GPA?
I forgot to mention that I worked at the hospital before I embarked on my sales career. My friend is in HR department and I left on very good terms. They will also provide some reimbursement for tuition and books. Thanks!
If you are interested in MBA in Healthcare Administration, NCU may be one of the options. (Looks like there is no minimum GPA requirement) http://www.ncu.edu/info.asp?i=44 You may apply for admission to a master’s degree programs if you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited or approved institution. The equivalent to a bachelor's degree is 120 semester credits of college level coursework from an accredited or approved institution. You do NOT need to take the GMAT, GRE or other entrance examinations. NCU’s philosophy is that adult learners should have an opportunity to earn their graduate degrees. .......... Program Link.. http://www.ncu.edu/dpro_spec.asp?degree_program_code=MBA&dp_version_id=5&dpro_section_main_id=40
MASTER'S IN HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS Central Queensland University www.dtls.cqu.edu.au (BG15, 103) University of Manchester www.man.ac.uk (BG15, 178) University of Missouri http://mudirect.missouri.edu (BGDL, 506) College of Saint Scholastica www.css.edu (BG15, 157) University of Wales Aberystwyth www.aber.ac.uk (BG15, 181)
Thanks for the Information Thanks for the info. I've come to the conclusion that due to a lack of experience in the field it would not be advisable to start a masters program in IT. I would be competing with an awful lot of people with way more experience, certifications, and education that are looking for work. I'm not saying it's impossible, just very difficult. I have decided that it would better suit my experience and goals to pursue either a MBA in Health Care Administration, or a MS in Health Care Administration, or possibly both with the option for dual degrees. Thanks again for opening my eyes! Until I read a lot of your posts and more digging I didn't realize the funk that IT was still in. Most of the reports are making it look like the 90's again. This site has been my most valuable tool while searching for the right school!
