Master of Health Administration

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program prepares healthcare professionals to lead, direct and work within diverse healthcare settings by emphasizing empirical evidence with a focus on applied/experiential learning. From recent graduate looking to make a difference in healthcare, to healthcare professionals and clinicians looking to advance in their careers, this multidisciplinary degree prepares you to respond to an ever dynamic healthcare world.

The program curriculum is 41 credit hours in length, and is designed to be completed in around two years, depending on the preferences of the student. We provide a competency-based, higher order learning environment, so that graduates will attain knowledge and skills in the following areas: Leadership, Communication, Relationship Management, Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment, and Business and Analytical Skills. The MHA program also includes an integrative/applied capstone and internship experiences in which students engage in hands-on, real-world applications of skills in healthcare settings. The program is 100% online.

Core Curriculum (30 credit hours)

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     CPH 500 Foundations in Public Health

3

     CPH 502 Health Services Administration

3

     CPH 560 U.S. Health Care System

3

     CPH 569 Health Administration Leadership

3

     CPH 563 Health Care Strategic Planning 

3

     CPH 570 Health Administration Law

3

     CPH 565 Health Care Finance

3

     CPH 566 Health Policy

3

     CPH 580 Health Care Organizational Theory and Behavior

3

     MGT 840 Healthcare Management I: Managing People (UNK)
     (Includes Human Resources)

Elective Requirements (6 credit hours). Students should consult with their advisor

 6

Internship/Capstone (5 credit hours)

 

     CPH 586 Masters of Health Administration Capstone

3
     CPH 585 Masters of Health Administration Internship 2

Total Program Hours

41