Program Description
The Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration program is intended for both new and more experienced professionals, and delivers practical and theoretical coursework in quality and performance improvement, strategic leadership, finance, policy, health and human services administration and systems, human resources, research, writing and communication, and a thorough overview of aging, illness, and the continuum of care. New perspectives are provided to successfully lead and advance organizations in the challenging and complex healthcare, long-term care, and human services fields.
The M.A. in Healthcare Administration program prepares graduates for leadership positions in a variety of healthcare and human service settings, such as multi-specialty medical groups, health systems and hospitals, health plans, device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, long-term care centers, home care and hospice agencies, federally qualified clinics and veterans services, nonprofit health related agencies and organizations, and more.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration Program are expected to be able to do the following:
- Provide operational leadership and management to promote organizational quality and sustainability.
- Provide effective human resource management skills to enhance organizational performance.
- Develop financial acumen to contribute to the vitality and viability of healthcare organizations.
- Integrate knowledge of organizational design, governance, and public policy into healthcare administration.
- Develop ethical leadership skills and dispositional attitudes to manage projects and collaborations, with a focus on system redesign and application of advanced technologies.
- Implement plans, partnerships, and policies that address related local and national regulations and community needs.
Program Structure and Delivery
The M.A. in Healthcare Administration program is delivered fully online.
Students who have completed the Healthcare Administration Certificate may use all the credits toward the M.A. in Healthcare Administration.