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Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University Master of Health Administration
Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University

Master of Health Administration

Grand Rapids, USA

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    About: The Master of Health Administration (MHA) focuses on preparing graduates for leadership roles in healthcare organizations. The program covers topics such as healthcare policy, management principles, and financial management within healthcare settings. Students engage in practical experiences and case studies to apply their learning in real-world contexts.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including healthcare manager, policy analyst, or health services administrator. Opportunities exist in hospitals, governmental agencies, and health consulting firms. The degree equips students to handle strategic decision-making and organizational challenges in health services.

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The mission of the graduate programs in public and nonprofit administration is to develop both the general knowledge and specific abilities needed for leadership in a fast-changing world. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to act ethically and effectively in complex organizations and to transcend traditional boundaries in the pursuit of prosperous, safe, and healthy communities.

The Master of Health (MHA) degree program broadens the commitment of the School of Public and Nonprofit Administration to educate community leaders. The mission of the MHA is to teach and prepare individuals for managerial and leadership roles in the challenging and complex field of healthcare administration. The program centers on interdisciplinary learning experiences that integrate classroom study, applied research, professional development, and field experience. The curriculum is designed to develop advanced executive abilities through a combination of core competencies and specialized areas of concentration.

An advanced degree in health administration opens up career opportunities that span the diverse components that make up the health care delivery system including hospitals, ambulatory care practices, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice care. In addition to direct health service providers, MHA graduates are qualified for management positions in marketing, human resources, finance, and planning in pharmaceutical, medical device and supplies, and insurance companies.

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