Health Administration (M.H.A.)

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Stephen Borders
School of Public and Nonprofit Administration

Grand Valley State University
401 Fulton St. West
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 

Telephone: (616) 331-6575
Email: borderss@gvsu.ed
 www.gvsu.edu/spnha
 

Master of Health Administration Overview

A Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) opens career opportunities that span the diverse components that comprise the health care delivery system. Grand Valley State University's M.H.A. is offered through the School of Public and Nonprofit Administration and develops both the general knowledge and specific abilities needed for leadership in a fast-changing world.

About the M.H.A.

The M.H.A. teaches and prepares individuals for managerial and leadership roles in the challenging and complex field of health care administration. The curriculum is designed to develop advanced executive abilities through a combination of core competencies and specialized areas of concentration.

  • Interdiscipinary. Integrates classroom study, applied research, professional development, and field experience.
  • Practical. MHA graduates are qualified for positions with direct health service providers; management positions in marketing, human resources, and finance; as well as positions in the insurance field.
  • Convenient. Courses are offered at the Richard M. DeVos Center and the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Flexible. The program is available to full- or part-time students. Many classes are offered at times to accommodate working professionals, including evening and weekend courses.

The M.H.A. degree consists of 45 credit hours.

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Admissions

M.H.A. degree requirements and application for admission are available online. The $30 application fee is waived for undergraduate alumni of Grand Valley.

Cost

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and a number of ways to finance your graduate degree.