Master in Healthcare Administration
Program Vision
In addition to supporting the overall mission of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the Master in Healthcare Administration Program cultivates effective healthcare leaders with strong practical skills and ethical values prepared to address challenges of an evolving healthcare environment.
Program Goals:
- To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge base and skills in various aspects of healthcare administration theory and practice
- To assist students in developing qualities needed for leading healthcare organizations in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- To prepare students to implement principles of ethics and social justice within various healthcare settings.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the Master in Healthcare Administration Program students will be able to
- Employ analytical, technical, financial, human resources, problem solving and critical thinking skills pertinent to successful careers in healthcare administration
- Demonstrate strong written, visual, presentation and communication skills
- Analyze legal and social responsibilities of healthcare organizations and communicate the impact of legislation on healthcare policies
- Explain ethical obligations of contemporary healthcare leaders and apply ethical decision making
- Address major epidemiological needs of increasingly diverse populations groups
- Connect theory and practice for effective leadership decisions in the diverse and multicultural environment.
Admission Requirements:
- Completed Application
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- C or higher in a Medical Terminology course or integrated content in a health care major
- Personal Essay (250 words typed)
- Updated Resume
- 2 Letters of recommendation from people knowledgeable of the applicant’s professional or academic experience
*Applicants with GPA below 3.0 will be reviewed on the case by case basis.
Students can transfer up to nine (9) credit hours of graduate of work completed in other accredited Higher Education Institutions including Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Course requirements will apply.
How It Works:
- The curriculum is delivered online.
- Students take two classes during 8-week terms.
- All work, assignments, projects and examinations are completed through the Brightspace, D2L along with such resources as Skype, Adobe Connect, blogs and similar resources.
- The Program is offered in eight 8-week sessions and can be completed in 12-24 months.
MHA Curriculum
(36 credit hours)