Healthcare Administration (Online)

master OF Healthcare Administration

The online Master of Healthcare Administration degree program prepares current and future healthcare administrators and managers to address contemporary challenges facing the healthcare industry. Through comprehensive study and practical experiences, MHA program participants receive the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the field. The healthcare administration program is an interdisciplinary degree that provides a philosophical and theoretical background in relevant management principles.

12

Months to Completion *

$650 + fees

Cost Per Unit *
View Additional Cost of Attendance (COA)
and Fees.

30

Why earn your Master of Healthcare Administration (Online) at CBU?

Prepare as a leader
The Master of Healthcare Administration program is an interdisciplinary degree that provides both a philosophical and theoretical background in relevant management principles. Candidates receive valuable training to meet current and future trends in healthcare.

Connect theory and practice
Coursework addresses the immediate needs of healthcare organizations, and program participants receive an educational experience designed to explore the application of theory and practice.

Maintain work-life balance
Courses are fully online, which allow flexibility for local, regional and global learners to focus and effectively manage their time.

Learn flexibly online, on your schedule

Classes start every 8 weeks
Accelerated, asynchronous courses offered 100% online
Three semesters offered year round allows students the ability to graduate faster

Principles and Organization of Healthcare Administration

HCA 560

In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of healthcare management, organizational principles, and leadership.

Quality Control and Risk Management in Healthcare

HCA 570

This course introduces students to continuous quality and safety improvement within dynamic patient care systems. Current and future healthcare professionals will focus on the importance of these concepts in order to improve safety and efficiency, for both patients and staff members.

US Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

HSC 554

This course includes a review of healthcare systems, policy actors and processes in the United States, roles of government, bureaucracy, and interest groups in health policy and the policy process.

Student Learning Outcomes

Consistent with the university student outcomes, upon completion of the Master of Healthcare Administration degree, graduates will be able to:

1. 1. Perform essential functions relevant to healthcare operations.
  2. Demonstrate skills required for ethical leadership in healthcare.
  3. Examine and utilize concepts of quality control and risk management in healthcare environments.
  4. Administer and manage healthcare resources.
  5. Interpret the role and related effects of healthcare law, policy and regulation.
  6. Integrate a Christian perspective as it relates to healthcare administration.

Take the next step toward living your purpose

As you make decisions about college, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.

Apply today! When you complete and submit your application to CBU, a friendly and knowledgeable admissions counselor will guide you through the admissions process and all the necessary steps to become a Lancer.

CBU accepts applications for online enrollment throughout the year, and most online degree programs can start at 6 semester entry points per calendar year.

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Career Opportunities

Health Administrator
Health Manager
Medical Director

*Some career opportunities may require further education

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Dr. Janet Bonome

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Dr. Ogbochi McKinney

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