School
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Description
The Health Administration online degree program at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences will prepare you to be a leader in this fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market.
Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) is one of the accredited online degree programs at the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, designed to meet the needs of the busy professional. It is a 60 credit hour, 15-course program which can be completed in as little as 18 months up to 42 months.
Graduates of this health administration online degree program enter a fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market. Health administrators are responsible for the business side of healthcare. They manage everything from facilities to purchasing to finance. As the health delivery system expands and the pressure to provide additional services at reduced costs grows, the role of the professional administrator, even in clinics, is expected also to grow. Health administrators face unique challenges due to the changing nature of patient care and the expected increase in the need for healthcare services. Health administrators have to be good decision makers. They frequently have responsibility for a physical plant with expensive, specialized equipment, and hundreds or thousands of employees. An understanding of finance, information systems, human relationships, and leadership skills is essential to a successful career.
Accreditation
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Delivery Format
Online
Educational Level
Master degrees
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
- Completed admissions application
- Official transcript from degree granting institution
- Non-refundable application fee submitted with application
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 (4.0 scale)
- Completion of SHM 101 - SHM New Student Orientation with a score of 80% or higher