Master in Healthcare Administration (Executive Delivery)
M.H.A. Healthcare Administration (Executive Delivery)
49 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
100% Online Program
Overview
Medical and health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers (BLS.gov). Graduates of the Master in Healthcare Administration program are involved with the daily operations of a medical facility, particularly staffing, efficiency and finance. Graduates often work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient clinics.
Healthcare is growing at a faster rate than most industries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that healthcare employment will grow 32% from 2020 to 2030, creating about 139,600 new jobs.
Technical requirements for this role are aligned with the Health Leadership Alliance and the American College of Healthcare Executives. The competencies and professional certifications integrated into our programs at the School of Health Administration are directly aligned with these organizations.
The Executive Delivery modality of the M.H.A. is offered fully online and is specifically designed to meet the needs of working professionals in healthcare. Participants in the Executive Delivery modality of the M.H.A. must meet certain requirements:
- 5 years experience as a manager or provider in healthcare
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- GPA of 2.75
- Must have taken statistics, economics, & financial accounting (passed with a C or better)
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Program Mission
The mission of the School of Health Administration at Texas State University is to prepare leaders to serve in a variety of diverse healthcare environments and to add to the body of knowledge in healthcare management and leadership. The vision of the School of Health Administration is to be the health administration school of choice for students, faculty, alumni and employers. The school values and teaches leadership, service, scholarship, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
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Career Options
M.H.A. graduates generally work in mid-level and senior-level management positions in areas such as operational and strategic management, business development, quality performance management and systems management, among others. Graduates find careers in a variety of settings ranging from acute hospitals, integrated health networks, ambulatory care, specialty services and products organizations, and public and community health organizations.
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Advanced Accreditation
Texas State University's Master of Healthcare Administration program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) since 1992. Because CAHME accreditation requires continual self-evaluation, regular reports and periodic external review, the educational quality of the programs remains current and reflects changes in knowledge and practice.