Master in Health Administration Degree (M.H.A.)

Master in Health Administration (M.H.A.) Overview

An M.H.A. opens up career opportunities that span the diverse components that make up the health care delivery system. Grand Valley State University's Master of Health Administration (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 Master in Health Administration (M.H.A.)

The Master in Health Administration (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 in direct health service providers, management positions in marketing, human resources, and finance, and insurance companies.
• Convenient. Courses are offered at the Richard M. DeVos Center and the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences in downtown Grand Rapids.
• Flexible. 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.

Related Programs

• Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Health Administration (M.P.A.)
• Master of Business Administration with Health Sector Management Emphasis (M.B.A.)

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 offers a number of ways to finance your graduate degree.