GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

There are two healthcare programs: the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration/Health (MBA/Health). The MHA is linked with the MBA program through its curriculum and activities for students interested in healthcare.

Mission

The Healthcare Programs provide a powerful, innovative, and enduring learning experience for students aspiring to lead and manage healthcare organizations of compassion, quality, and value in the 21st century.

Objectives

The Healthcare Programs are designed to nurture each student’s potential as a healthcare leader and/or manager by engaging her or him in the key issues, challenges, opportunities, and requirements for success in healthcare. Through cutting-edge academic and hands-on learning, students develop the analytic and strategic skills needed to transform organizations, build relationships, and strengthen organizational performance.

The Healthcare Programs curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of students who:

• Work in healthcare and seek to strengthen their knowledge and skills and advance their careers. 
• Have no training or experience in healthcare administration and seek education and opportunities that will enable them to enter the healthcare field.

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is offered by the Healthcare Department. This degree prepares leaders and managers to guide healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, academic medical centers, integrated delivery systems, long-term care facilities, managed care providers, community health centers, and other health-related organizations. These may be nonprofit, for-profit, or voluntary organizations. The MHA is a broad-based degree that prepares students for a wide range of professional opportunities in healthcare.