Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)

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WE'RE HERE TO WORK WITH YOU

Please see the following page for links out to program websites, resources for graduate students, or forms necessary for degree completion. To skip around the page, use the blue buttons below.

Program Overview

Roadmap to Success

Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program aims to empower a diverse population of pre-, early, and mid-career students to become innovative and inclusive lifelong learners employed in positions of progressive responsibility in a variety of evolving healthcare sectors in the US and throughout the world.  Our faculty is committed to advancing their professional expertise in the field of health administration, to using innovative adult learning methods, as well as contributing to sector knowledge bases through applied research and service.

The Master in Health Administration (MHA) is a 48 to 54 credit program delivered primarily through evening hybrid courses.

Students are assigned a class status, which is determined after program entry - this will determine your credit load and expectations for graduation. Please see the curriculum and competencies webpage for more detailed information. 

The program is flexible for both full and part-time students, and for pre-career and through mid-career students, with courses meeting in the evening, on weekends, and online.


ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

GET SET UP BEST

 Apply and get accepted into the program Be sure to have met the requirements for admission into the program; please see the Prospective Students webpage to know more about what choices you should consider before joining the program. 

Check out GVSU's Graduate School New Student Orientation webpage - Here, you can find resources you need to get an accurate read on what's expected of you as an admitted graduate student at GVSU

Review your Financial Aid package in Banner - Be sure to know what funds are available to you before you decide whether you'd like to study full time or part time at GVSU

Research any Graduate Assistantship opportunities - These positions on campus are limited and may be program specific. Check them out and see if any are a good fit for you

Review the video library at the Registrar's Office - These video tutorials cover topics related to class registration, myPath, and student information

Log into Handshake to browse on-campus employment opportunities

Check out the course catalogue to know what classes to take and in what recommended order!

Register for your classes through Banner

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START YOUR SEMESTER STRONG

Review all the steps along the Graduate Student Checklist

Review syllabi and information about contacting your professors

Check out buying options at the Laker Store for books, supplies, and more

Make final tuition payment by the deadline

Purchase your parking permit and review campus maps/parking options and bus routes.

Attend your first week of classes -- Want to switch things up? Be sure to use Banner to add/drop any classes before the deadline

Get familiar with advising options available to you

Get to know your academic support services! LibraryKnowledge MarketStatistical Consulting CenterDisability Support Resources

Check out the Graduate Student Association for information about becoming a member, finding resources on campus, and ways students advocate for each other

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FINISH THE SEMESTER STRONG

Check out the CECI Fellows, where CECI students mentor other CECI students along their educational journeys

Make connections with classmates! Set up study groups, social hours, or just find ways to stay connected in between classes

Review other community building opportunities for graduate students

Finalize your FAFSA filing by the deadline for financial aid next year

Check in on your midterm grades and/or schedule a check-in with your professors

Meet up with your Subject Librarian, who can help you find information and resources related to your field of study

Check in with your favorite academic support service to help recover your grades or to stay on track with your current success

Make an appointment with the University Counseling Center - you get free sessions with a trained therapist

Prepare for final exams and projects

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Below are some excellent resources for your graduate studies.


Frequently Asked Questions

Please see the MHA's website for their Frequently Asked Questions

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE DESIGNATED DIRECTOR OR ADVISOR FOR YOUR PROGRAM VIA THIS WEBSITE.



Page last modified March 8, 2024