Online MHA (Master of Healthcare Administration)
The online Master of Healthcare Administration program is for professionals seeking to attain senior managerial positions in healthcare. The program is designed to give the student skills to manage the unique challenges of healthcare using proven healthcare and business administration models.
How much will my online master’s degree in Healthcare Administration program cost?
The graduate rate is $350 per credit hour – but all certified or licensed patient care workers, such as nurses and technicians, qualify for the University of Arkansas Grantham Heroes Program with a graduate rate of $250 per credit hour and no textbook or other fees.
What type of Bachelor's Program is required for the Online MHA program?
UA Grantham's online Master's in Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program may be your best option for pursuing higher level positions in the field of health and medical care. To be a candidate for our program, you should already hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in a field related to business or healthcare, as our online MHA program, consists of both business - and healthcare-related course work.
Students interested in our program come from UA Grantham's online Bachelor's in Business Administration or Business Management programs, while other have completed the Bachelor's in Health Information Management degree program. Many of our programs help prepare you for various roles in the healthcare field and provide you with the foundation to help drive your success.
Online MHA VS Online MBA Program
One of the most common questions regarding the online Master's in Healthcare Administration is the comparison to the Master of Business Administration. Both of our programs can provide insight into the management and administration components of successful business operation. The online MHA can allow you to dive deeper into the healthcare field as a whole, including topics directly related to the laws and ethics of care in medical facilities.
Similarities across both programs are courses relating to accounting, marketing, and leadership of large organizations. Regardless of which program you enroll in, these types of courses can teach you more about how these processes are conducted in a wide variety of settings. If you would like to work in the large and rewarding field of health, our online MHA may be the better option for you to consider.
Do I need healthcare experience to enroll in the Online MHA Program?
Experience in the healthcare field can be a great complement to your online Master's in Healthcare Administration but is not required.
While enrolled in our program, you might find that there is a strong focus on practical skills that can assist with successfully operating healthcare centers. Through intense study and completion of required assignments, you'll learn skills that can help you enter into the field of healthcare management with confidence.
What topics are covered in our online MHA program?
As a student in this program, you may focus on the leadership components necessary for success in the field, which can include topics related to human resource management, finance, budgeting, and healthcare systems.
You may also focus on the topic of high-quality patient care. This can include courses that can influence the way that you communicate with patients and employees for better cooperation and understanding. Lastly, the general laws and regulations associated with operating healthcare centers may also be a larger topic of study throughout the online MHA program. These three major components can contribute to how well you perform as a leader within your organization.
Online Master of Healthcare Administration Start Date
Courses begin monthly, so we’re ready when you are.
Call us at (888) 947-2684 to learn more about our Master of Healthcare Administration Degree Program (and all of our other accredited degree programs), and be sure to ask about financial assistance opportunities and the enrollment process.
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Healthcare Administration (Master of Healthcare Administration)
Online Master of Healthcare Administration Degree Program Outcomes
After successfully completing this online healthcare administration degree program, you will be able to:
- Assess the legal, regulatory and ethical challenges characteristic of the healthcare industry
- Manage the performance of health professionals in diverse organizational environments
- Apply information systems technologies to improve decision making speed and effectiveness
- Apply basic management skills to the unique challenges in the healthcare industry
- Integrate multiple functional perspectives and different professional perspectives to create innovative solutions to complex problems
Healthcare Administration Core Professional Competencies
UA Grantham prepares graduates to succeed in an array of civic and professional settings by incorporating the following critical life skills into the Master of Healthcare Administration Degree Program curriculum:
- Communication – Formulating and expressing thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and non-verbal communication skills in person, in writing and in a digital world.
- Distributed Collaboration – Working effectively across distributed locations and asynchronously to achieve a common goal through relationship-building, shared responsibility, empathy and respect.
- Professional and Social Responsibilities – Engaging in social responsibility through seeking justice, valuing diversity, respecting the environment; demonstrating professionalism through integrity, mutual accountability and ethical behavior. This includes considering the social and global impact of individual and organizational decisions and an awareness of and adherence to regulations, professional standards and industry best practices.
- Critical thinking/problem solving – Using analytical reasoning when gathering and evaluating relevant information to effectively formulate possible solutions for an issue, problem or a variety of issues. This includes the ability to recognize potential consequences of a decision.
- Data Aptitude - Developing information literacy and the capacity to manage data with subsequent finding, structuring, evaluating and interpreting in order to provide meaningful analysis to accomplish a specific purpose.
Healthcare Administration (Master of Healthcare Administration)
Online Master of Healthcare Administration Curriculum
As you consider your educational options for a healthcare administration programs, bear in mind University of Arkansas Grantham’s coursework is 100% online -- providing students with the flexibility you need to succeed.
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| Program Core Credits: | 36 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 | ||
| Accreditation(s): | DEAC |
| Program Core: | 36 | ||
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| Course: | Title: | Credits: | |
| Course: ACC510 | Title: Accounting | Credits: 3 | |
| This course provides students with a framework for the analysis, use and design of internal accounting systems. This introduction to financial and managerial accounting prepares students to use accounting data for strategic and management purposes with an emphasis on profitability and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of an organization's accounting system. Students develop an understanding of the nature of costs, budgeting, cost allocation, standard costs and variances. | |||
| Course: HP511 | Title: Health Services Management | Credits: 3 | |
| This course explores the managerial roles, processes, technologies and tools applicable to a variety of health services organizations. Topics examined are key players and the impact they have on healthcare delivery systems, the production, cost and technology of healthcare, the demand for healthcare and the rise in healthcare consumerism. Also included are the healthcare industry's quest for quality and productivity, and trends that may likely shape the future of healthcare. In addition, best practices related to management, leadership, organization design and development are discussed. | |||
| Course: HP531 | Title: Healthcare Financial Management | Credits: 3 | |
| This course analyses the financial management challenges and best practice solutions in the healthcare industry. Students investigate the most common tools, processes and techniques used by financial managers in a healthcare environment. Examples used come from a variety of healthcare providers including HMOs, hospitals, physician practices, home health agencies, nursing units, surgical centers and integrated healthcare systems. | |||
| Course: HP543 | Title: Healthcare Strategic Management | Credits: 3 | |
| This course explores the history, logic, structure and best practices of healthcare strategic management. Students investigate the organization's value chain, analyze the necessity for both the analytical and emergent models of strategic management, and review alternative processes related to developing and updating strategic plans. Best practices for implementing strategic plans fast and effectively are also investigated. | |||
| Course: HP598 | Title: Healthcare Administration Capstone | Credits: 6 | |
| This course assists the student to develop a capstone project which demonstrates mastery of program objectives. The project is research-based, relevant to current practice and focused on making a strategic change in the healthcare environment. The topic will be an area of interest for the student that will integrate coursework in functional areas of healthcare involving the basic direction and goals of an organization including the social, political, technological, economic and global environment. This research-based course deepens student understanding of an important healthcare management issue by integrating professional experience with new knowledge. The course is the culminating experience for the student in healthcare administration. | |||
| Course: BUS575 | Title: Strategies for Change | Credits: 3 | |
| This course introduces students to a broad spectrum of issues relative to change, including the dynamics of leadership, the failure of change, how to make planned change work and the implications of change for the 21st century. Topics include the importance of leadership, how successful leadership can result in a more effective organization, how to implement new changes to promote a healthy organization, change in action, e-commerce, radical change, and the implications of change for the twenty first century. | |||
| Course: ECN501 | Title: Managerial Economics | Credits: 3 | |
| This advanced course applies microeconomic theory to the management of the firm by focusing on the use of microeconomics to enhance decision-making. The course explores the complex relationships between manager decisions and the impact of those decisions on product demand and profitability. Students delineate the economic environment in which the firm operates and learn to think strategically within this environment. | |||
| Course: HRM661 | Title: Human Resource Strategies | Credits: 3 | |
| This course examines HR's evolving role as an important element of strategic management and as a source of competitive advantage. Course topics include diversity and effective management, change and performance management, teams and team effectiveness, and the roles and responsibilities of HR professionals, managers and employees. | |||
| Course: HSN521 | Title: Modern Organizations and Healthcare | Credits: 3 | |
| This course exposes students to an in-depth discussion of both the theories and practical applications of healthcare management. In addition to the primary management functions of planning, organizing and controlling, specialized topics like communication, ethical responsibilities, process management and leadership are discussed. Students also investigate alternative management and leadership styles that can be utilized as effective models and approaches for managing change, resources, time and performance. | |||
| Course: IS515 | Title: Management of Information Systems | Credits: 3 | |
| In this course, students gain valuable insight into the planning, organizing, and controlling of user services, as well as the management of the information systems development process. The course also examines organizational learning curves, dealing with vendors, budgeting, accounting, management reporting, and legal considerations of information systems. | |||
| Course: MKG530 | Title: Marketing Management | Credits: 3 | |
| This course reviews marketing management within the broader context of an organization's strategies and operations. Students explore how marketing adds value by working to support organizational strategy. Topics covered include the 4 Ps (product, price, place and promotion), different types of markets, marketing research, market segmentation and differentiation, global aspects of marketing and the implementation and control of marketing plans. Students discover the benefits of market research and analysis, and develop effective marketing strategies through segmentation, targeting and positioning. | |||