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Preserving the health of healthcare organizations, staff, and patients

Why healthcare administration? You can make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and for medical teams鈥攁ll without a medical degree. With a focus on the business side of the healthcare industry, medical and health services leaders do more than keep the lights on, they ensure the efficient and effective delivery of patient care services. Our Master of Science in Healthcare Administration online degree program offers a practice-enabled online learning model to emphasize an understanding of the conceptual, analytical, and real-world experiences needed to manage contemporary healthcare organizations. If you have been looking for a relevant MHA degree to help build the leadership skills for the healthcare industry, this online master鈥檚 in healthcare administration program is right for you.

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By the Numbers

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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA)

This master鈥檚 in healthcare administration will provide you with an understanding of what it takes to preserve the health and viability of a healthcare organization. You will explore relevant healthcare theories and practices. You will work on developing application-based skills for efficiently running companies in the healthcare industry. You will develop professional skills for teamwork, communication, and collaboration with a focus in health service environments.

Curriculum for your MS in Healthcare Administration also addresses conducting research and applying research-based strategies across functional business units in healthcare. In short, you will gain the skills, credential, and confidence you need to lead your organization to better outcomes for your patients and your career. 

Course Requirements

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Healthcare Administration Mission & Goals

The mission of this online master鈥檚 in healthcare administration is to prepare you for an effective career in health services administrative positions.

Develop advanced knowledge of present-day healthcare theories and practices.
Gain application-based skills to advance opportunities in healthcare leadership.
Effectively communicate, interact, and collaborate in a changing healthcare environment.
Resolve ethical and business healthcare issues.
Apply research-based strategies across business functional administrative areas.
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Healthcare Administration Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Medical & Health Services Managers: $104,830

Medical & Health Services Managers: $104,830

Health services leaders plan, direct, and coordinate business activities of healthcare providers.

Administrative Services & Facilities Managers: $101,870

Administrative Services & Facilities Managers: $101,870

These leaders plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help organizations run efficiently.

Medical Records Specialist: $47,180

Medical Records Specialist: $47,180

This entry-level administrative professional compile, process, and maintain patient files.

Medical Transcriptionists: $34,730

Medical Transcriptionists: $34,730

Medical Transcriptionists convert voice recordings from physicians and medical teams into formal reports.

Health Information Technologists & Medical Registrars: $58,250

Health Information Technologists & Medical Registrars: $58,250

These healthcare professionals offer computer and analytical skills to use clinical data on behalf of their organizations.

C-Suite Executives: $100,090

C-Suite Executives: $100,090

These industry leaders are responsible for planning the strategies and policies that help organizations achieve their goals. 

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Common Questions in Healthcare Administration

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Faculty Experts in Healthcare Administration

Learn about the healthcare administration professors you'll be interacting with.

Dr. Paul Jilani

Dr. Paul Jilani

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Paul Jilani

Contact Information

paul.jilani [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Rashmi DeMarzi

Dr. Rashmi DeMarzi

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Rashmi DeMarzi

Contact Information

rashmi.demarzi [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Dr. Geremy Harper

Dr. Geremy Harper

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Geremy Harper

Contact Information

geremy.harper [at] ucumberlands.edu
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