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Guide to Master Degree Programs

(This article or section deals primarily with the United States and does not represent a worldwide view of the subject.)

Guide to :

• Masters in Health Administration Programs (MHA)
• Masters in Health Care Administration Programs (MHA)
• Masters in Health Services Administration Programs (MHSA)
• Masters in Public Health Programs (MPH), and
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care

REVISED 05/18/2008

WHAT MASTERS DEGREES ARE OFFERED?

The most common masters degrees in the field of health care administration and health care management are:

* MHA: Master of Health Administration
* MHA: Master of Health Care Administration / Master of Healthcare Administration
* MHSA: Master of Health Services Administration
* MPH: Master of Public Health
* MBA: Master of Business Administration: Health Sector Concentration

There are also variations on these basic degrees.

HOW DO THESE DEGREES DIFFER?

There are similarities among these degrees and all can be found among the top health care management programs in the field. It is a good idea to consider the type of organization where you would like to work and investigate whether such organizations prefer one of the above degrees. MBA programs tend to provide a general management core followed by courses specializing in health care. MHA and MHSA programs tend to provide health care content throughout the program. MPH programs tend to have more of a public sector orientation. Joint degrees are often possible, but require additional time.

Within these general degree distinctions, programs have different emphases and patterns of graduate placement with respect to health care delivery organizations, consulting, public service, and other areas within the health sector. You should investigate specific programs to determine which will best prepare you for your desired career track.

WHAT PROGRAMS OFFER THESE DEGREES?

The following is an alphabetical list of links to programs offering masters degrees in the field of health care services management and administration with a presence on the internet. Programs which are full-graduate or associate-graduate members of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) are noted by "AUPHA". Programs which have also been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education are noted by "CAHME." CAHME was formerly known as the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration (ACEHSA). Programs which have been accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health are noted by "CEPH." CEPH is the official body accrediting programs that offer a masters degree in Public Health (MPH). US News & World Report ranks masters programs in health services administration based on the results of surveys sent to deans, faculty, and administrators of accredited graduate programs. Programs ranked by USNews are noted by "USNEWS." Short extracts from the program descriptions are also included to help guide your search.


ONLINE SCHOOLS

George Washington University: Healthcare MBA "The George Washington University Healthcare MBA provides healthcare professionals with a Master of Business Administration degree from a top business school in the US. This program has been developed by a world-renowned faculty with experience in the healthcare field. Best of all, you can complete the program at your convenience, from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere with internet access. That's because the GW Healthcare MBA is 100 percent online, making it the perfect choice for working professionals in the healthcare industry."

American Intercontinental University: MBA in Healthcare Management A degree from AIU Online will help to prepare you for an excellent career in the healthcare field. Our Healthcare Management programs were designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world, healthcare-focused applications. AIU Master's programs allow you to earn your degree quickly. American InterContinental University has been educating students for over 35 years at campuses around the world. As a student you will enjoy a dynamic, flexible curriculum reflecting current job market demand and the latest technologies. You will have the opportunity to discuss concepts with classmates and work on group projects, emphasizing the pursuit of real-world skills and practical deliverables in every course. Professors are accessible via chat rooms, email and telephone, sharing their vast knowledge and wealth of experience. American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

A.T. Still University: Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health "The Master of Science in Public Health is a 60 credit hour, 15-course program with three areas of concentration: Health Planning, Health Policy, and Environmental Health. The M.P.H. program focuses on public health areas such as epidemiology, education, administration, ethics, and financial management. The Master of Science in Health Administration is a 14-course, 56 quarter credit hour program that is tailored to the needs of the healthcare leader/manager by providing coursework in areas such as leadership, law and ethics, information systems, managerial epidemiology, and human resource management. ATSU can help you put together a financially sound aid package that will let you focus on your education instead of worrying about how you will finance it. A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has received acceptance from the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education."

Benedictine University: MBA in Health Administration, MPH "The Benedictine University Online Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program prepares professionals for the rapidly changing world of health and health care in a format that allows for continuation of work and outside obligations. Recognizing that the most desirable students are often the most professionally committed, the M.P.H. program is designed for the working adult. Our program features flexible Web-based courses and online collaboration with faculty and fellow students. Students become broadly educated in the core disciplines of public health, and investigate the current needs of the profession as well as emerging trends. Learning at Benedictine combines instructional expertise with individual initiative, creativity, research opportunities and field experience so that the adult learner will find the M.P.H. experience a stepping-stone to professional success. The MBA in Health Administration examines how financial, legal and marketing activities are transformed when applied in health care organizations. Integration of the systemic view of U.S. healthcare into the decision-making process prepares students to become middle and senior level health executives who are able to combine analytic tools of business with an understanding and appreciation of the human side of healthcare. Graduates of the MBA in Health Administration will enter into healthcare management positions with the responsibility for planning, directing, supervising and delivering healthcare in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics and doctor’s offices."

Capella University: MBA Health Care Management "Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. The MBA health care management specialization enhances the management and business skills you need to function effectively within the health care industry. Through a thorough study of business models and analytics, you can prepare for a mid-level or executive position in the health care field. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools."

Colorado Technical University: MBA Health Care Management "Colorado Tech's Online MBA with a concentration in Health Care Management helps students develop the skills they need to coordinate the most effective use of resources while working within the constraints of legal, regulatory, and ethical guidelines. This concentration covers a range of skills relevant to the health care environment, including management concepts and processes, resource allocation, risk assessment, and financing. Graduates of the program can pursue careers as Health and Social Service Managers, Patient Accounts Supervisors, Home Health Care Managers, Health & Safety Managers, Health Information Managers, Health Services Managers, and Mental Health Center Directors."

Jones International University: MBA in Health Care Management "The health care industry needs savvy leaders and managers who have solid understandings of its unique aspects and issues, as well as strong business management skills. In the MBA in Health Care Management degree specialization, you will learn about the critical problems and opportunities faced by health care providers and their affiliates. You will also learn about the economic issues that make the health care industry different from standard economic markets. A course focusing on communication techniques will teach the strong leadership and management communication skills required to be a successful player in a health care system, where changing relationships between patients, physicians, hospitals, insurers, and government entities create a complex working environment. Jones International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, a United States regional accrediting agency."

Keller Graduate School of Management: MBA in Health Services "Acquire an extensive background in health service systems as well as the importance of legal and ethical matters in health care from a manager's perspective. Courses available also cover health services finance; health policy and economics; and the development of managed care approaches to delivering and financing health services. Keller Graduate School of Management offers tuition assistance and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association."

Marylhurst University: MBA in Healthcare Management "Marylhurst University offers working MBA students an accredited and nationally recognized MBA that's affordable, convenient and completely online. Our online students enjoy the benefits of a superior private institution that provides a personalized and ethical academic learning approach with a tuition unmatched by most online MBA programs. Marylhurst University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The MBA degree program has received specialized accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Marylhurst University has been recognized in US News and World Report's Best Colleges guide each year since 2001."

New England College: MS in Management - Healthcare Administration Concentration "The New England College online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) program was developed by industry leaders and respected academia with the intention of providing a specialized degree for busy professionals who want to augment their current education and experience in the Healthcare Administration field to remain ahead in an increasingly competitive market. This program has been developed especially for professionals who have work and home life commitments, and an intense desire to achieve professional excellence in their career. You will deepen your understanding of every facet of healthcare administration by mastering essential skills such as legal issues in healthcare, financial accounting in healthcare, marketing management in healthcare, organizational management and Leadership, strategic management and strategic planning and policy. The (MSHA) program is composed of 36 credits. Students take two courses back-to-back each semester. Each course lasts for approximately seven weeks. Most students finish the master's program in less than two years. New England College is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges."

Saint Leo University: MBA in Healthcare Administration "The MBA Healthcare specialization is designed for students interested in management careers with hospitals, federal, state, and county health programs, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare companies, medical laboratories, nursing facilities, surgical facilities, imaging technology facilities, medical billing companies, research facilities, and health education and training companies. Saint Leo University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Consumers Digest magazine ranked Saint Leo University in the nation’s top five best values in Private Colleges and Universities!"

South University: MBA in Healthcare Administration "South University's online Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares you to become a leader in today's healthcare industry with a sound foundation in business analysis and decision making and a rigorous specialization in healthcare administration. In the dynamic healthcare industry, today's leaders require training in economic, legal, regulatory, managerial, political, historical and social aspects in order to advance. Attending South University ONLINE classes means no more driving to class. No more adjusting your schedule to accommodate scheduled class times. We give you the freedom to attend class anytime, day or night — from anywhere you can connect to the Internet. South University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and is a Level V institution eligible to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees."

University of Phoenix: Master of Health Care Administration (MHA), MBA in Healthcare Management "Join the more than 171,000 professionals who are becoming trained leaders in such in-demand fields as business, health care, IT, and education thanks to the University of Phoenix. With flexible, quality programs, it’s no wonder that the nation’s largest, accredited private institution has been a leader in distance learning since 1976. The Master of Heath Administration (MHA) program prepares leaders who can effectively respond to the dynamic and ever-changing health care industry. Curriculum is tailored to the needs of the health care leader/manager by providing content in finance, policy, research, technology, quality improvement, economics, marketing and strategic planning. The Master of Business Administration/ Health Care Management (MBA/HCM) is designed to provide students with the business management skills needed to manage successfully in today's health care delivery systems. The MBA/HCM program emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems with a foundation of health care concepts and decision models that will support the variety of management roles that can be seen in today's health care environment. The MBA/HCM specialization is based upon courses in health care organizations, health care finance, quality and data base management, health care infrastructure, and health care strategic management."

University of Scranton: MBA Healthcare Management "The University of Scranton's Online Health Care Management MBA program provides a comprehensive, practical and interdisciplinary set of core competencies, knowledge, skills and values for health care jobs in a variety of health organizations. The Online Health Care Management MBA concentration is designed to provide students with the business management skills required to succeed in today's complex health care industry. Students enrolled in the program study industry relevant topics to include: Health care infrastructure, Hospital operation, organization and administration, Finance, insurance and health policy, and Health care management and leadership. The University of Scranton Online MBA is one of few programs in the nation that is fully online and accredited by AACSB International. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Only 7% of business schools worldwide have achieved the distinction of AACSB accreditation."

Walden University: Master of Public Health (MPH) "Walden's public health program—one of the only distance-learning programs of its kind—gives you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to promote wellness, disease prevention and health promotion in your community. With a new understanding of the complex factors influencing public health, you’ll be able to add knowledge and confidence to your desire to make a difference in your community. This practice-oriented program will connect you with a community of experienced faculty and students who will share their diverse perspectives on addressing public health challenges. Our curriculum is rigorous. Our faculty is highly experienced. And our online format optimizes relevance and depth of learning by letting you share experiences with professional peers nationwide. To learn more about our comprehensive accredited university, and to see how Walden can help you advance your career and the lives of others, complete the information request form. An enrollment advisor will then contact you shortly to discuss your educational goals."



CAMPUS-BASED SCHOOLS

Arizona State University: School of Health Management & Policy: MHSM AUPHA CAHME "....The faculty and staff of the W.P. Carey School of Health Management and Policy bring a wealth of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Their knowledge of the health care environment and professional networks made my educational experience complete at ASU. Moreover, I continue to benefit from the generous extension of their contacts and expertise long after graduation." Program"

Arizona State University: Executive AUPHA CAHME "College of Business has over 175 faculty prepared to meet the varied and complex needs of a diverse client base. Their experience in such diverse fields as accounting, computer information systems, economics, ethical studies, finance, health care administration, management, marketing, services marketing, and supply chain management can prepare your key employees to move into the 21st century."

Armstrong Atlantic State University (MHSA/MPH) AUPHA CAHME "...Accredited by CAHME 2005-2008. The objective of the master of health services administration degree is to provide the student with mastery of the knowledge and skills for the effective administration of health service organizations across the continuum of care. Specifically, the student will understand the basic organizational, financial, legal, and managerial components of health services as they relate to a dynamic and evolving healthcare delivery system."

Army-Baylor University: MHA CAHME "The Army-Baylor University Graduate Program in Health and Business Administration is a nationally-ranked, fully accredited program serving the Federal sector. The program offers a Master of Health Administration (MHA) and a joint Master of Health and Master in Business Administration (MHA/MBA). The program has been training and educating federal healthcare leaders since 1953 and is the 11th longest running graduate program in healthcare administration in the country. The Army-Baylor program is an extension campus of Baylor University, Waco, Texas, and is located at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. The two-year program consists of one year of graduate education at Fort Sam Houston, followed by a one year administrative residency at a Department of Defense or civilian healthcare facility. In the 12-month didactic phase at Fort Sam Houston, Army-Baylor students complete a challenging, four semester, 60-hour Master of Health Administration (MHA) program that encompasses eight more courses than most MHA programs offer in two years. Our joint MHA/MBA program consists of 87 credits and is also accredited by AACSB. Considered by many to be the DoDs federal academy for health & business administration, students in the Army-Baylor program receive specialized training in military related topics by senior military health leaders not available in any other program in the country. The program director is Lieutenant Colonel M. Nicholas Coppola, PhD, MHA, FACHE. Dr. Coppola is regarded as one of the finest officers and healthcare administrators in the Department of Defense. He is credited with developing the highly regarded "Parity of Healthcare" and "Managed Care Quaternion" models that are used extensively by other programs to forecast health policy issues."

Auburn University: Health Administration Program: HSA "Health Administration Program... combines courses from a number of traditional academic fields to link the concerns of administration and health care. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration (HSA) and may also have a concentration or a minor in a specific subject area."

Avila College: Master of Business Administration (MBA) "Health Care Administration concentration is specifically designed to give health care professionals the tools to manage and lead their organizations. In addition to business fundamentals, a wide range of management issues unique to the health care industry are studied."

Baruch College / CUNY: MPA AUPHA CAHME "...specialization in Nonprofit Administration is designed for students interested in initiating or advancing their careers in the management of private, voluntary, not-for-profit organizations... Coursework is designed specifically for the nonprofit leader, including topics like grantsmanship and fund raising, working with boards and trustees, recruiting volunteers, financial management, community and governmental relations, and strategic planning."

Baruch College / CUNY: Executive Master of Public Administration: MPA AUPHA CAHME "The Executive MPA program is designed especially for students who have had significant employment experience, including managing people, projects, or programs."

Baruch College Mt. Sinai: MBA Health Care Administration "The Baruch/Mt.Sinai Graduate MBA Program in Health Care Administration is dedicated to the graduate business education of practicing professionals in the health care industry. The Program seeks to advance students’ knowledge in essential business disciplines and to instruct students in the application of this knowledge to managerial issues in health care."

Boston University: Health Sector Management Program MBA AUPHA "Today's health care organizations urgently need both to manage costs and provide effective care. Boston University's Health Sector Management program prepares you to integrate these responsibilities seamlessly... The School's ties with the globally renowned health care institutions of greater Boston offer exposure to almost unlimited resources."

Boston University (MPH) AUPHA CAHME "...In keeping with the School's service-oriented philosophy, each department combines research and academics with a practicum requirement, resulting in a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum enhanced by work experience in a public health environment."

Brandeis University: MS in International Health Policy and Management "In this rapidly globalizing arena, health care policy makers and managers also need a comprehensive knowledge of the principles underlying the economics and management of health systems, resource mobilization, and allocation -- including issues of equity, cost effectiveness and efficiency, building public-private partnerships, and regulation. The MS Program prepares students to address these challenges by bringing together experts in the fields of international development, health financing and health systems. Brandeis University also offers a MBA in Health Care Policy and Management."

Brooklyn College: Master of Public Health CEPH "The Master of Public Health, Community Health program offers public health professionals in-depth study in one of three tracks they select: Community Health, Health Care Management, and Health Care Policy and Administration. Providing a multidisciplinary, critical perspective of pertinent issues, the program teaches the principles and issues of public health and public policy and in the scientific concerns of epidemiology, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, health service administration, and social and behavior sciences. "

California State University at East Bay : Health Care Administration (MPA & MSHCA) "The Department of Public Affairs & Administration at California State University, East Bay offers two graduate programs: a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree and an Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MS HCA.) The M.P.A. program is designed to increase the personal and professional effectiveness of people working in public, voluntary, and private organizations. The purpose of the program is to prepare individuals for leadership positions in various organizations with a sense of commitment to social purpose, the public interest, and effective public problem-solving. The MS-HCA program seeks to develop professionals who understand how to manage non-profit, for-profit, and voluntary health care organizations in effective and innovative ways. The program focuses on the need for health care administrators to be continuous learners, critical thinkers, and ethical practitioners by recognizing the multiply-constructed nature of human, social, and organizational realities and the complex relationships between the system of health providers and the needs of the community."

California State University at Long Beach: MS in Health Care Administration AUPHA CAHME "We are located in the heart of the diverse enterprises that make up the health care industry. The MSHCA Program serves to a highly diverse student body, reflecting the multiethnic southern California population. Our student organization, Health Care Administration Student Forum, is an active student chapter of the American College of Health Care Executives. Our faculty has both academic scholars and people with real world experience. The MSHCA graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Management Education (CAHME) and the undergraduate program is a fully certified member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). The CSULB's Accelerated Master's Program is among the nation's top 15 graduate schools for physician executives ranked by Modern Healthcare magazine (May 1, 2006). We're also very proud that our graduate student team won the 2004 and 2006 College Bowl regional academic competition sponsored by the Health Care Executives of Southern California, and placed second in 2005. "

Canyon College: Online Master of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration "Our online college degrees and online college courses are offered in the comfort of your home or office without setting foot on campus! The tradition at Canyon College is to provide our students with a quality online education at an affordable price. Both our faculty and staff endeavor to serve our students and offer them the education they so earnestly seek."

Carnegie Mellon University: Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management "...teaches students how to think strategically about the economic, political, and financial environment in which health care is delivered... provides an understanding of how to manage and lead organizations through the sea of changes sweeping across health care, and equips students with the technical and analytic tools -- including IT -- that will help them work smarter and more efficiently. This is a full-time program which can be completed in 12 months."

Carnegie Mellon University: Master of Medical Management "...offers management and leadership training to physician executives who wish to lead today's health care organizations and to shape the future of tomorrow's health care industry in a rapidly changing environment... builds upon and extends the skills and knowledge that physicians acquire in the American College of Physician Executives' Graduate Program in Medical Management"

Chapman University (MHA) "...Designed for healthcare managers or administrators and for recent college graduates pursuing a career in healthcare, our program will take your career to the next level by immersing you in a multi-disciplinary study of health principles that support health promotion, disease prevention, population health management, health policy, finance and more."

Clark University: MBA with Health Care Concentration "...prepares students to manage and lead in this changing environment by combining the solid management education of the MBA with Clark's 17-year history of offering the Master of Health Administration"

Cleveland State University: M.B.A. in Health Care Administration, (MPH) AUPHA "...health care specialization in the Master of Business Administration Program is especially designed to provide graduate education for persons interested in preparing for or furthering their careers in the management and administration of hospitals, long-term care and mental health and mental retardation facilities, ambulatory care and HMOs, other health delivery facilities and programs, health planning, teaching or research."

Columbia University: Program in Health Policy and Management "...seeks to give students the analytical and practical skills they need to effectively discharge policy -- making and managerial roles in a broad range of health care institutions. The program has a 45-point curriculum that includes a public health core and a health policy and management (HPM) core."

Cornell University: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "The Sloan Program in Health Administration is a small, close-knit program that prepares healthcare leaders for the next generation. Its approach is rigorous, innovative and hands-on. It is driven by preeminent faculty, highly engaged alumni, bright, dedicated students, and collaborations across the extraordinary resources of the most comprehensive Ivy League university. Sloan links theory and practice in a variety of ways such as regularly bringing distinguished practitioners to campus as a resource for students, utilizing a number of experienced practitioners as part of the faculty and working on applied projects for capstone. Further, the Sloan Alumni Association plays an important mentoring and networking role for students, including holding several meetings annually in conjunction with student programs, allowing for interactions with alumni in a variety of fields. For more than 50 years since its founding as the nation's first graduate health management program with a two year academic model, the Sloan Program has set a high standard of excellence. It's graduates work in a wide variety of health related organizations including hospitals and health systems, management consulting, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, government, associations, long term care, entrepreneurial companies and international groups."

Creighton University AUPHA "The Certificate is ideal for those in the health care field that are in leading roles in organization, financing, marketing, planning and management of health care services. Recognizing that health care services are unique, Creighton's Certificate in Health Services administration will allows you to gain the health care focused knowledge need to help better serve the people who find themselves in need of health care the people who treat them."

Dalhousie University: Dalhousie School of Health Services Administration AUPHA CAHME "...prepares individuals to assume a diversity of leadership roles in the Canadian health system. The School offers... only Diploma and Masters program in Health Services Administration in Atlantic Canada... unique Diploma in Emergency Health Services Management... Master of Health Services Administration/Bachelor of Laws, Master of Health Services Administration/Master of Nursing, and Master of Health Services Administration/Master of Business Administration."

Des Moines University: Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) AUPHA "...offers a Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) degree and a Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration. The MHA Program provides an educational foundation and practical applications to students in long term care, ambulatory care, medical group management, hospital, government agencies, planning agencies, insurance industry and other organizational settings in health care."

Duke University: MBA Health Sector Management AUPHA CAHME "Building on the strong foundation of The Duke MBA, Fuqua's Health Sector Management (HSM) program offers a new model for training managers with the breadth of understanding needed to lead this industry into the future. HSM students will gain: 1) the outstanding skill set provided by The Duke MBA combined with an intensive examination and understanding of the unique aspects of the health sector; 2) academic and experiential outlets for their interests to allow for an immersion experience in the health sector; 3) an understanding of both the current structures of the health care system and the dynamic nature of the industry."

Florida International University: Master of Health Service Administration AUPHA CAHME "The Masters of Health and Services Administration (MHSA) provides a professional education for middle and senior management careers in health services. It offers a solid foundation for professional advancement by preparing students to deal with the complex issues of managing public and private organizations in the health arena."

Georgetown University: Master of Health Systems Administration (MHSA) AUPHA CAHME "The Department of Health Systems Administration provides a broad systems approach to the management of health care organizations and to the understanding of the social, professional, technical, and political forces that are essential for leadership in the health care industry. The core emphases of both programs are quality of care, the hospital as the central resource, and critical thinking. The programs are delivered through a practitioner-oriented faculty."

George Washington University: (MPH,MHSA) AUPHA CAHME "The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services located in Washington, DC offers a health services administration degree, the Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA),that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The objective of the MHSA program is to train students to become the future leaders of health service organizations (HSOs). In a successful career track our new graduates begin as line and staff managers of health services organizations. These HSOs include hospitals, practice management organizations, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient clinics and facilities. Graduates of this program have also become successful leaders of health care associations while others have continued their education at the doctoral level in health services management."

Georgia State University: Institute of Health Administration: Robinson College of Business (MBA/MHA CAHME-accredited, MHA, MSHA, MPH) AUPHA CAHME "...provides quality graduate programs for education, research, and career development in business-focused healthcare management across the full range of contemporary healthcare organizational settings. The Robinson College of Business is consistently ranked in the top 10 part-time MBA Programs, and the MHA is also nationally ranked. Our programs produce qualified healthcare management professionals sought after by the healthcare industry."

Governors State University: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "...prepares students to assume middle management positions and, after the requisite years of experience, top executive positions in large health care institutions. The graduate major is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) formerly known as Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration (ACEHSA)"

Harvard University: Department of Health Policy and Management "...a mission-oriented department concerned with improving the health care delivery system and mitigating public health risks in the united states and abroad... dedicated to resolving major management and health policy problems through original research, advanced training, and dispute resolution. Research priorities... are organized into eight broad areas: health financing and insurance... management of health hazards... management of health care organizations... management and evaluation of medical technology... business and labor in health... international health...; quality of health care... and health care reform."

Harvard University: Department of Health Policy and Management: Executive MS in Health Care Management "Two-Year Program... Three Weeks per Summer... Five Four-Day Weekends per Year, Monthly Teleconferences... Classroom Skills and Concepts Immediately Applicable... Informal Exchange with Colleagues from throughout North America... Lectures and Discussions with Department of Health Policy and Management Faculty."

Indiana University: Graduate Program in Health Administration: MHA CAHME AUPHA "The IU MHA program has a long and distinguished history of preparing students to assume management and leadership positions in health care organizations. The MHA program prepares students for their careers by combining a strong educational program with opportunities to gain a variety of practical experiences in the health care field. We offer joint degree programs with the IU Kelley School of Business (MHA-MBA) and the IU School of Law-Indianapolis and graduate certificate programs in health policy and health systems management. IU MHA graduates serve in leadership positions in all facets of health care including health systems, hospitals, physician practices, HMO's, health insurance, and consulting. Many graduates serve as chief executive officers of their organizations."

Johns Hopkins University: Health Policy and Management: (MHS, MPH) AUPHA CAHME "Health Policy and Management is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to improve health and prevent disease and disability through the education of future public health leaders and through research on the causes and possible remedies of significant public health problems facing our nation and other industrialized countries.... Our research improves health policy and identifies behavioral interventions that promote and protect the health status of populations... strategies that improve access... models for improving the financing, organization and delivery... The department offers... Masters_Degrees/MHS... in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Health Policy, and Health Finance and Management... Our graduates pursue careers in health care administration, research and teaching, public health agencies, and private industry."

King's College: Master of Health Care Administration Program AUPHA CAHME "...to provide its majors with a broadly based liberal arts education which will enable them to pursue purposeful and productive lives and will equip them with the skills necessary to achieve successful managerial careers."

Loma Linda University "...programs allow the student to develop knowledge and skills leading to management positions in public and private health-service organizations... instructional style is highly interactive emphasizing practical management tools and techniques for succeeding in the new environment... Participants will be exposed to new, business-oriented approaches for confronting and solving financial, operational and marketing problems and can expect to leave the program with practical management tools, techniques and frameworks."

Loyola University: MBA-HCM "Loyola University Chicago now offers a specialized Masters of Business Administration in Health Care Management (MBA-HCM). This unique program combines the resources of Loyola's Graduate School of Business, Stritch School of Medicine, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, and the School of Law to meet the needs of the health care industry."

Marymount University (MSHCM) CAHME "The dynamics of managed competition and the continued restructuring of federal health care programs have altered the traditional fee-for-service delivery and payment system for health care in all segments of the health care industry (hospitals, physician services, suppliers, insurers, payors, and human resources). These ongoing changes will demand individuals with advanced skills to manage and direct in this dynamic environment. The 36-credit Master of Science in Health Care Management (HCM) in the School of Business Administration provides an advanced level of understanding of the financing, managing, and reimbursement processes, and of the future national policy goals and their legal implications for the U.S. health care system. The M.S. in Health Care Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). "

Meharry Medical College: Master of Science in Public Health Program (MSPH) AUPHA "...jointly sponsored by one of the Community Health Sciences in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine of the School of Medicine and the School of Graduate Studies and Research... all programs require core courses (epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and health administration), field practice experience, and thesis... five tracks leading to the MSPH degree: a two year health services administration track; two one- year-physician residencies (occupational and preventive medicine); a one-year public administration track; and a two-year public health nutrition track."

Midwestern State University MHA AUPHA "...The Master in Health Administration (MHA) Degree from Midwestern State University is a comprehensive 45 credit hour program which brings together experienced individuals in health administration and enhances their skills, knowledge and abilities for an increasingly complex health industry. Through four graduate program tracks (MHA, MBA, MSN, MPA) we prepare students for a leadership role in health services administration that is vital to their professional and organizational development. "

New York University Wagner: Health Policy and Management: MPA AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "...prepares students for effective careers in the health sector... Led by one of the strongest faculties in health policy and management of any school of public service, this top-ranking program (ranked first in the country by U.S. News & World Report) provides students with the cutting edge concepts and skills they need to analyze and craft thoughtful, forward-thinking health policy and to manage a wide array of health care programs and services."

Northwestern University: Health Industry Management Program AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "...To meet the educational challenges of this rapidly evolving field, the Health Industry Management (HIM) Program provides students with a managerial and technical foundation for careers in consulting, medical products, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, financial services, venture capital, health care systems, health plan management and insurance, associations and government... The HIM faculty have national and international reputations in their particular areas of expertise and play a very active role as consultants and advisors to national firms, government agencies and many professional organizations."

Ohio State University: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME USNEWS "...internationally known as one of the foremost centers of graduate education in the nation... excels in the range and depth of its resources, and graduate students have access to courses in an enormous range of departments, many of which are nationally recognized... program is limited to 25 new students each year, so that students can have close interaction with the faculty and with fellow students... breadth and depth of Ohio State's departments gives the student substantial room to pursue individual interests... The Ohio State University's HSMP program has graduates in over 40 states and several foreign countries... alumni are employed in a wide variety of leadership positions covering all facets of the health care industry."

Ohio University: Master of Health Administration (MHA) "...offers you the opportunity to pursue graduate studies that will prepare you for success in the diverse field of health administration. The full-time MHA program requires 60 quarter hours and can be completed within 12 months. The program prepares students for entry-level and mid-level positions within the field of health services administration. Student applicants also have an option to pursue a dual degree in business and health administration (MBA/MHA). This option is a 24 month, 120 quarter hour program."

Oklahoma State University: Health Care Administration "The Health Care Administration (HCA) Program at OSU is a Master’s degree in Natural and Applied Sciences (MSNAS) with a specialization in health care administration. This graduate level program is designed for the busy individual who is already working in the health care profession. The curriculum provides exposure to management concepts, processes and techniques associated with administration functions in a variety of health care organizations. This interdisciplinary degree offers on-site courses at OSU Stillwater and OSU Tulsa as well as distance learning opportunities. While it is currently not possible to graduate through distance learning alone, we know that our students have truly benefited from the shared curriculum with the OSU MBA program and the Public Administration option in the Master’s of Political Science as well as other programs within the Graduate College. "

Oregon State University: Master of Public Health (MPH) CAHME USNEWS "The Oregon Master of Public Health (OMPH) degree program is a joint graduate program offered by Oregon State University, Oregon Health and Sciences University, and Portland State University. You can find out more about this partnership on their webpage. The OMPH program, which began operations in 1994, is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. This year U.S. News and World Report ranked the program 2nd among graduate programs in community health."

Park University: Masters of Healthcare Leadership "If you are looking for a serious graduate program that will prepare you for senior leadership in the healthcare field, Park University has just the program. The unique curriculum is designed specifically for your career needs and it is accredited by the North Central Commission / Higher Learning Council. The Masters of Healthcare Leadership program is designed for those individuals who are currently, or aspire to be, leaders in healthcare."

Penn State University: Department of Health Policy and Administration AUPHA "...prepares students for leadership positions in the nation's second largest and fastest growing industry, health care. Health care systems of the future will focus on greater efficiency and superior quality through technology advances, cutting-edge research, improved organization, and strong management. The HPA department prepares tomorrow's leaders to guide these systems and shape health care policy in an ever-increasingly complex and dynamic environment. Penn State's HPA department has been training health care leaders for more than 30 years and has over 3,600 alumni... ranked as one of the top 20 programs in the nation."

Penn State University at Great Valley: MBA in Biotechnology Health Industry Management AUPHA"...provides a unique opportunity for professionals in the health care industry to keep up with changes in the industry. Course work is applications-oriented and designed to develop a broad, integrated perspective. Courses focus on developing a solid understanding of management theory and practice and emphasize knowledge specific to the health industry. "

Rochester Institute of Technology: Health Systems Administration AUPHA "The health systems administration program meets the needs and demands of professionals seeking a non-clinical degree within the health care field... designed for working health care administrators, clinicians and support personnel in health care organizations, or anyone planning a career move into the health care environment... can be pursued while working full-time... thesis and internship options allow a wide range of personal choice... a leading edge, systems approach to health care administration... capitalizes on RIT's experience and skill in delivering creative academic offerings through advanced technological means to online learners."

Rush University: Health Systems Management: Master's of Science in Health Systems Management AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "...offering an innovative, world class education, where the classroom is an elite academic medical center... flagship program is the Master's of Science in Health Systems Management. Our practitioner-teacher model combines theory and hands on learning for the ultimate student experience. The Rush program is a recognized talent in the world of healthcare... fully accredited... identified by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health services administration programs in the country."

Saint Louis University: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "The Department of Health Management and Policy offers one of the most well respected Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs in the country... one of the first of its kind in the United States... U.S. News & World Report places it in the top 20 MHA programs... Graduates of the MHA program are prepared to assume management positions in health services organizations throughout the world. The integration of theory and practice in the program allows students to develop technical and interpersonal skills essential to successful leadership in health services. Celebrating our 60th Anniversay, the SLU MHA Program is one of the six "pioneering" programs in health administration; founded in 1947. In addition to the MHA, we offer the MHA/JD (SLU Health Law Program is ranked #1 nationally by US News&WR) (takes 4 years instead of 5), a newly redesigned MHA/MBA (only takes 2 years plus a summer instead of 3 or 4); and an BS-HIM/MHA combo (only takes 5 years instead of 6). The SLU Program was the first to develop and implement a comprehensive Competency-Based Education Model for Graduate Health Administration; the SLU Model is now nationally recognized as 1 of 3 models, alongside the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) and the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA)."

San Diego State University (MPH) AUPHA CAHME "...provides academic preparation for individuals who are interested in managing, organizing, planning, or evaluating organizations and services in the health care sector. Graduates are prepared for a full range of careers in health care administration, including management, consulting, planning, and marketing positions in a wide range of health care settings (such as hospitals, health systems, ambulatory care facilities, insurers, and managed care organizations). The Program is particularly proud of an approach that combines a broad-based, rigorous curriculum embodying a public health focus with a strong management orientation."

Seton Hall University: Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) AUPHA "The Master of Public Administration Program (MPA) Nonprofit Organization Management concentration is currently ranked 5th in the country U.S. News & World Report. The Graduate Department of Public and Healthcare Administration houses two graduate degree programs... Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)... Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)... coordinate interdisciplinary research and outreach to the public (e.g. government) and nonprofit sectors as well as health-related agencies such as medical centers... stress the development of managerial and analytical skills, in addition to ethical and professional values."

Simmons College (MHA) CAHME "...The U.S. health care system will face unprecedented challenges over the next 10 years. Health care spending will approach $3 trillion. An estimated 40 million Americans still may not have health insurance. Advances in medical technology and demands for quality and cost control will call for a new level of leadership in the health care industry.Simmons' Graduate Program in Health Administration is dedicated to producing the industry's future leaders. In partnership with the National Center for Healthcare Leadership, Simmons HCA is integrating evidence-based, leadership competencies (link to attached PDF document) across the curriculum. The Program also recently completed a comprehensive curriculum revision that features state-of-the-art course content, teaching methods and student assessment techniques. Simmons graduates will not only have the knowledge and skills they need for a successful career, but the leadership competencies necessary for "making a difference" in this dynamic industry. "

Southwest Texas State University: Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) AUPHA "The Department of Health Administration... one of the best HA faculties in the nation... both educational preparation and the real-world experience necessary to maintain credibility with both students and employers of students. The Department boasts six faculty certified by the American College of Healthcare Executives (four at the highest level of Fellow) and one faculty member certified at the highest level of Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Dr. Wayne Sorensen has provided continuous leadership as Department Chair for seven years, and six tenured faculty, with over 100 years of teaching for the Department, ensure continuity in the curriculum. ...leading edge in their preparation of tomorrow's healthcare leaders."

Stanford University: Master's Degree program in Health Services Research (M.S. in H.S.R.) "...designed to complement training in the medical and social sciences in preparation for careers in health services or health policy; for example, careers in medicine and nursing in which responsibilities in administration and health policy are anticipated, and careers in health policy analysis in government, consulting firms, health planning agencies, education, business, or the law. The program provides specialized training in selected areas of health care policy and other health-related topics, in research methodology, and in the application of these skills to a specific research problem."

State University of New York at Albany: Master in Health Policy, Management and Behavior "A two-year full- or part-time Master of Science program in Health Policy, Management and Behavior... offered by the School of Public Health at the University at Albany... intended for those who wish to pursue planning and leadership roles, for example, as health policy analysts, program planners and evaluators, and health services researchers and managers in the private sector, government and non-profit organizations."

Taft University: Master of Business Administration Program: (Concentration in Health Care Administration) "The Master of Business Administration Program (with a concentration in Health Care Administration), hereinafter the Program, is a practical, directed independent study program which emphasizes coursework in health care management practices, health care law, and entrepreneurial principles. The Program has been found to be of particular interest to individuals employed or seeking employment in hospitals and health maintenance organizations and individuals providing consulting services to such organizations."

Temple University: Healthcare Management Programs AUPHA CAHME "The Department of Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management offers several programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of healthcare management... led by a distinguished full-time faculty, each having attained prominence in their areas of specialization... linked closely to the field of practice through the Center for Healthcare Management...brings students, faculty and regional healthcare institutions together in partnerships designed to improve the healthcare system and foster growth in managerial process... offers the following degree options... MBA in Healthcare Management MS in Healthcare Finance, Joint MBA in Healthcare Management / MS Healthcare Finance, Graduate Certificate Progams in Healthcare Management, BBA Programs / FSBM Major in Healthcare Risk Management..."

Texas A&M University: MHA, MPH CEPH "The Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health is an original concept among schools of public health, with its expressed focus on the public health needs of rural and minority populations. This focus is reflected in its mission, as well as its very title. The School of Rural Public Health offers students hands-on experience in public health practices. SRPH students are exposed to a rich learning environment with talented, experienced faculty while studying the fundamental principles of public health. Students at SRPH play an active role in influencing and improving the health of communities and populations across the state of Texas, particularly focusing on the Brazos Valley area, the Costal Bend region, across Central Texas including the state capitol, Austin, and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. "

Texas Tech University: Master's of Business Administration Program in Health Organization Management [MBA (HOM)] AUPHA CAHME "...dually accredited by AACSB (International Association for Management Education) and (CAHME)... combines the expertise of faculty members in business, medicine, public administration, and economics... Superior academic training and challenging real world experience... among the nation's premier health care administration programs. As one of the few MBA programs aligned with a school of medicine, the HOM Program draws upon the resources and expertise of both the College of Business Administration and the School of Medicine...prepares students for managerial positions in the health care industry, with special emphasis on medical groups and ambulatory care."

Texas Woman's University - Houston Center: Graduate Program in Health Care Administration AUPHA CAHME "...designed to prepare you for a career as an administrator or staff specialist in health care institutions or agencies that involve the provision, financing, regulation or insuring of health services. Advanced studies in business management, health facilities organization and operations, strategic planning and decision making will give you the specialized knowledge and skills needed to lead and administer today's complex health care systems."

Trinity University: Program Health Care Administration (MS HCA) AUPHA CAHME "Our mission is to provide a high-quality educational experience that will prepare a select group of individuals for management positions and leadership roles in the health care field. Our Department's program is designed to serve those individuals who are bright, industrious, and eager to learn about managing health care organizations... accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration since 1969... emphasizes the integration of conceptual and experiential learning."

Tufts University: Master of Public Health CEPH "The Tufts University School of Medicine's Public Health and Professional Degree Programs include a range of graduate degrees, including the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Program, which has various tracks for students who are not only interested in public health, but also in medicine, veterinary medicine, nutrition and law. All MPH program tracks are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. In addition to the MPH, Tufts offers a MS in Health Communication, a MS in Pain Research, Education & Policy, and a MS in Biomedical Sciences."

Tulane University: Department of Health Systems Management (MPH,MHA,MMM,ESCD,PhD) AUPHA CAHME "...a leader in graduate health care management education... continuously accredited since 1976... major focus on master-level entry into healthcare management... offers joint MPH/MBA and MHA/JD programs... with ACPE pioneered the Master of Medical Management degree offered since 1995 for physicians who see management and leadership as an integral element of their professional careers... as healthcare systems expand around the country, many healthcare executives have found it beneficial to further their expertise and go back to school to earn another advanced degree... we offer the Executive Doctor of Science degree and the PhD in Health Systems Management."

Union Graduate College of Union University: MBA in Health Care Management AUPHA CAHME "...prepares graduates for careers as administrators and analysts in health care, governmental, and private sector organizations with strong health care interests. Typical organizations hiring health systems graduates include hospitals, clinics, health maintenance organizations, consulting firms, planning and regulatory agencies and research firms. The curriculum is designed to help students to understand the complexities of the health care system and to provide the skills necessary to allocate resources, execute programs and manage health and health-related facilities more effectively."

University of Alabama at Birmingham: Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "...prepares individuals to assume executive leadership positions in a broad range of health services organizations, including hospitals, physician group practices, health maintenance organizations, integrated delivery systems, long-term care facilities, consulting firms, and insurance companies... excellent reputation, both regionally and nationally, for the high quality of its academic program and the achievements of its more than 700 graduates... In 1993, 1997, and again in 2001...included among U.S. News and World Report's top ten graduate programs in health administration... apply for admission to the MSHA Program alone or to the coordinated Master of Science in Health Administration/Master of Business Administration (MSHA/MBA) Program. The Department of Health Services Administration includes five top-ranked programs, as well as a variety of continuing education opportunities for health services executives. Several of the programs are the only one of their kind in the state, first of their kind in the nation, and ranked in the top ten in the nation. Graduates of these programs enjoy high starting salaries and abundant job opportunities"

University of Alabama at Birmingham: Executive MSHA AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "Since 1965, the faculty of the Master of Science in Health Administration Program at UAB have been committed to providing high quality, forward looking professional education to prepare executives for leadership positions in health services organizations. Now we have extended our commitment to excellence in health administration education to an executive format option for the MSHA degree. Faculty from our nationally recognized residential program and from throughout the U.S. teach in the executive format option. What makes the program appealing to so many professionals is its structure, which enables students to gain all this new expertise without giving up their job or lifestyle. The program was created to meet the needs of busy executives and only requires students to visit the UAB campus for only eight days three times each year to complete the degree in just two years. Between the intensive campus sessions, students continue courses through online distance learning. "

University of Alberta: Master of Public Health Health Policy and Management AUPHA "This program emphasizes the critical issues in policy formulation and implementation and the development of analytical skills and management expertise relevant to programs and agencies in the health and social services sectors. The program is designed to be completed by full-time students in two years of course work with a 15-17 week administrative residency. The program can be completed on a part-time basis within a maximum of six years."

University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) AUPHA CAHME "...prepares students for careers as administrators or staff in the dynamic and diverse health care field, including positions in institutions and agencies involved in providing, financing, regulating, or insuring health care. The program provides specialized knowledge and management skills needed to understand and meet the leadership needs of complex, rapidly changing systems for health care services delivery."

University of British Columbia: Master of Health Administration (MHA) "...The UBC Master of Health Administration program integrates skills and ideas unique to health care administration with advanced business and management concepts. We strive to educate strategic thinkers already employed in the health field who can analyze and improve healthcare delivery. The UBC MHA program is situated at world-renowned University of British Columbia on Canada’s west coast — an ideal place to work, study and learn."

University of California at Berkeley - School of Public Health: (MPH in Health Policy & Management, MPP/MPH, MBA/MPH) CAHME AUPHA "The mission of the Graduate Program in Health Policy and Management is to promote and protect the public's health through the preparation of graduates for careers leading toward senior level leadership in health services policy and management, and to conduct research and disseminate knowledge that will advance the organization, financing and delivery of health and medical services. The Health Policy and Management (HPM) Program seeks to train health management and policy leaders in health care delivery, managed care, insurance, consulting, biotechnology, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. HPM students are trained in biostatistics, epidemiology, policy analysis, health promotion and disease prevention, health economics, the organization of health and medical care systems, strategic management, organizational behavior, health finance, health information technology, medical technology, health information technology, law and ethics. The HPM Division is designed to address the rapid changes occurring in the organization, financing, and administration of public health and medical care systems. The Division trains creative leaders and policy analysts to understand the complexity and dynamics of the health system and its impact on the health of the population. Students seek careers in 1) the administration, analysis, and evaluation of national, state, and local health policy; 2) the management of public health programs, community healthcare services, healthcare institutions, bio-tech and pharmaceutical enterprises. The core offering is a two year program leading to a MPH. HPM also offers a one year option for M.D.'s and current medical students and a doctoral program in Health Services and Policy Analysis leading to a Ph.D. Our affiliated degree programs include both concurrent and dual degree options. Concurrent degree programs include the Graduate Program in Health and Public Policy (MPP/MPH), the Graduate Program in Health Management (MBA/MPH) and the Public Health and City & Regional Planning program (MCP/MPH). There is a dual degree option with the School of Social Welfare MSW/MPH. "

University of California Irvine: Health Care Executive MBA (HCEMBA) AACSB "The Health Care Executive MBA Program (HCEMBA) is a unique learning environment exclusively for individuals working in the health care industry who want to pursue an MBA degree. Recognized among the leading health care MBA programs in the nation, it is designed for health industry professionals who recognize the critical need for business, finance and management training to prepare them to advance and lead change in the health care arena. HCEMBA is a 24-month program that begins once a year in September. Classes are held once a month at the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business for 3½ consecutive days, Thursday evening through Sunday noon. This concentrated schedule allows practitioners and executives from both in and out of the area to attend and to complete their MBA degree from a prestigious Leading Change in the Health Care university while minimizing disruption from their work."

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA): Department of Health Services: MPH, MBA/MPH AUPHA CAHME "...Eight degree programs... Four MPH... (Two year MPH, Post doctoral MPH, Joint MBA/MPH and the MPH for Health Professionals)... Two MS Programs (Two year MS, Post doctoral MS). Ph.D Dr.PH Degree... Thorough understanding of how personal health services are organized, financed and delivered; Knowledge of the role of public health services in meeting the goals of health promotion, education and disease prevention; Cognizance of ways to measure and assess the impact of access, technology and quality of care; Comprehension of basic statistical skills to understand how health services research is conducted and to interpret research findings; Framework for analysis of industry-wide issues and methods and skills to address management and policy issues arising from our rapidly changing field."

University of California San Diego: Masters Degree in Health Law "The Master's Degree in Health Law was developed in response to the increasing need to equip professionals from the healthcare and legal disciplines with a more complete understanding of the best scientific, ethical, regulatory, and management practices. As medical decisions grow more complicated and far-reaching, the intersection of legal and medical/healthcare practices will be one of the most critical focal points of society for decades to come. Managed care, advances in medical treatment and biotechnology, issues of access, and bioethics all absorb the attention of our regulatory, legislative, and judicial systems. Healthcare and legal professionals will need to have the specialized skills and training to be effective and influential in this complex environment."

University of California San Diego: Masters Degree in the Leadership of Healthcare Organizations "The master's degree in the Leadership of Healthcare Organizations focuses on building leadership and management skills for healthcare professionals with an emphasis on clinical process improvement. The program is designed to equip graduates with the advanced knowledge and skills that are essential for managing the escalating challenges in today's competitive healthcare environment."

University of Central Florida: Master of Science in Health Services Administration AUPHA CAHME "...appeals to a variety of students including recent college graduates as well as professionals in the health fields who are interested in broadening their knowledge of the business aspect of the health industry and advancing their careers... offers a course of study that includes an analysis of issues and trends in the health care industry; the study of the structure and leadership of health care organizations; planning, development, and marketing approaches; individual and organizational strategies for change; research methods, statistics, and computer technologies for solving problems in the health care industry."

University of Chicago: The Graduate Program in Health Administration and Policy (GPHAP) AUPHA "...allows students to earn a Certificate in Health Administration Studies while earning a master's degree in one of the participating graduate schools on campus: The Graduate School of Business, the Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies, the School of Social Service Administration, and the Pritzker School of Medicine... founded the first program of its type in 1934... has trained more than 750 leaders in the field... now leading major medical centers, healthcare organizations, universities, government agencies, foundations, insurance companies, and consulting firms across the country..."

University of Colorado at Denver: MS Health Administration Management AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "...dedicated to preparing men and women who, after appropriate practical experience in responsible managerial positions, are capable of assuming positions as chief executive officers or senior level managers in the health care industry... Masters of Business Administration with a Major in Health Administration... full-time or part-time basis. Executive Program in Health Administration...in conjunction with the Network for Health Care Management... also leads to a Masters... both full-time faculty with distinguished research records and a select group of practicing managers... the latest thinking on the most important issues confronting the field of health administration."

University of Colorado: Executive MBA in Health Administration AUPHA "The Executive MBA in Health Administration Program at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center offers health care industry professionals the necessary skills and credentials to navigate the ever changing and demanding world of health care. Since 1985 the Executive Program has pioneered the way in distance education for health care professionals seeking to enrich their lives without interrupting their careers."

University of Connecticut: Center for Healthcare and Insurance Studies: MBA AUPHA "...educational preparation and conduct research in health systems management... In 1952, the University of Connecticut was the first institution of higher education in the country to study method improvement techniques applicable to the entire hospital organization. Today, the University of Connecticut is among a small number of public universities in New England to offer advanced degree programs specializing in health care management... programs are small and personalized, but draw upon the resources of a large research based university setting."

University of Florida: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "...an on-campus program designed to prepare individuals for management positions in the health care field... Health-related organizations are looking for individuals who have the training and qualifications needed to manage the diverse aspects of the health enterprise and to guide its continuing evolution. The MHA Program at the University of Florida provides a high-quality educational experience that prepares well-qualified and motivated individuals to work in various management positions in health-related organizations... outstanding faculty... rigorous and well-designed course of study... friendly and capable staff... network of successful and talented alumni... close ties to the field of practice."

University of Florida: Master of Public Health (MPH) AUPHA CAHME "We offer several Public Health Program options in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is a 48-credit, 2 year program for college graduates who wish to specialize in one of the five major areas of public health: Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Public Health Management and Policy, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. For health professionals interested in expanding their skills or changing careers, a 36-credit accelerated program is available. "

University of Houston at Clear Lake AUPHA CAHME "...program is located in the School of Business and Public Administration, which is accredited by AACSB... Over 57% of our alums are the CEOs, COOs, CFOs or Practice Administrators of major medical centers. Small class sizes and personal attention. Students draw upon the resources of the Texas Medical Center and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Evening and Web courses are available for working students... Advisory boards made up of top healthcare executives."

University of Illinois at Chicago: Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) "offered by the School of Public Health... The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the basic professional degree offered by the School of Public Health. The program ensures that the graduate has a general understanding of the field of public health and specific competence in a particular area. The graduate is prepared for public health practice."

University of Iowa: Health Management & Policy: MHA AUPHA CAHME "...To develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills that its graduates need to succeed in responsible managerial positions in hospitals, long-term care institutions, alternative delivery systems, ambulatory care facilities, planning agencies, consulting firms, and other health-related organizations. Examine the social, political, economic, and financial aspects of hospitals and health care organizations. Introduce students to the concepts, tools, and techniques of effective managerial decision making, planning, and control."

University of Kansas: Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) AUPHA CAHME "...a fifty-four hour graduate professional degree program... combines social science and business content in the context of health care. The Program is designed to prepare students for a variety of positions in health care organizations, meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, and integrate classroom and experiential learning. Study in the MHSA Program is available on both a full-time and part-time basis. Full-time and part-time students take classes together, providing a rich environment for learning and sharing knowledge and experiences."

University of Kentucky: Master's Program in Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "a two-year, 44-credit hour degree that prepares students for managerial and administrative careers in health policy and health services... Prepare leaders and scholars to act effectively when addressing complex issues in health policy and health services... Teach them the skills necessary to subject these issues to rigorous analysis, and then effectively communicate their conclusions and recommendations... Build their capabilities to manage people, programs, and organizations.... Support their visions of the contributions they wish to make in their careers."

University of Maryland University College: MS in Health Care Administration, MS in Health Administration Informatics "This program offers a specialized and focused degree in health care administration. Applicants will be able to increase their depth of knowledge in the administration of health care services and programs through a variety of courses in general management and health care administration. The Master of Science (MS) in health care administration is designed for students with educational and/or work experience in the health care field. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in health care administration or a health care–related degree or who do not have health care industry work experience should choose the MS in management with the health care administration track. " "The Master of Science in Health Administration Informatics (MSHAI) degree has a dual emphasis: health care administration and informatics (information science) applied to the health care industry. It is geared toward health care professionals as well as information technology professionals who work in health care settings."

University of Memphis: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "The mission of the University of Memphis MHA program is threefold: to provide a quality educational experience and the theoretical background that will prepare students for leadership roles in a variety of health care institutions and settings, to conduct research and produce scholarly materials that both strengthen the Program's ability to fulfill its educational mission and advance knowledge, and to serve as a resource to health care organizations and the community. Graduates are qualified for careers in: Managed Care, Long Term Care, Hospital Administration, Medical Group Management, the Health Insurance Industry, and other administrative areas of health care."

University of Miami: Weekend MBA Program for Health Professionals AUPHA CAHME "....Considered the most prestigious private school in Florida, recent graduates have tagged the University of Miami as the Ivy League School of the South. The Wall Street Journal's recruiter survey agrees, ranking the MBA Program #1 in Florida and 10th in the region."

University of Michigan: (MHSA)(MPH)(MS-HSR) AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "Ranked #1 in 2001 and every year since 1994, when U.S. News and World Report first began ranking health administration programs... exciting and challenging programs for gaining knowledge and skills in health management and health policy... offer state-of-the-art curricula taught by a world-renowned faculty... rigorous, multidisciplinary course of study that prepares students to meet the changing demands of the health care, public health, and health policy environments... commitment to integrating leading-edge research with teaching excellence... recognition as the country's leading program confirms... contributions HMP graduates make to the organization and management of the nation's public health and health care systems... designed to provide a well-rounded, high-quality professional education to gifted, dedicated men and women who aspire to leading positions in the management and planning of health services."

University of Minnesota: Carlson MHA AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "U.S. News & World Report poll ranks the Minnesota MHA Program among the top five in the country... placement rate is 99%... Minnesota MHA was one of the first professional healthcare management programs... continues its tradition of innovation and excellence... 'The Leadership Edge', a program to help students identify their leadership strengths and weaknesses...$750.00 travel/conference allowance... Affordable Tuition and Financial Support... nationally recognized faculty pursues ongoing research into vital healthcare issues... Small classes mean individualized attention and lifelong friendships... Mentoring by alumni develops an extensive national and international network for professional development... Center for the Study of Healthcare Management... concentrated corridor of healthcare organizations, dubbed "Medical Alley".. more than 8,000 healthcare manufacturers, service providers, dealers, wholesalers, and retailers."

University of Minnesota: (MPH, MHA) CAHME "...provides management training in public health administration, focusing on the public health functions of assurance, assessment, and policy development. The program emphasizes a population-based health improvement approach to public health. The M.P.H. program includes faculty from the University of Minnesota’s nationally recognized Division of Health Services Research and Policy in the School of Public Health. This program offers outstanding preparation for leadership positions in public health, managed care, and other health care organizations."

University of Missouri at Columbia: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "The nationally ranked Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program prepares professionals to meet the challenges of a changing health care industry. The traditional two-year program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) since the commission was founded in 1964. The accredited Executive MHA program offers distance learning for full-time working health care professionals. Core management courses provide students with a strong grounding in finance, accounting, economics and health informatics. The program builds on this foundation with an integrated curriculum focused on managing complex organizations within integrated health systems. Students develop applied knowledge in areas such as organizational strategy and change, process improvement, interdisciplinary team management, integrated information systems and financial risk management. Program graduates work in leadership positions in medical group practices, managed-care firms, integrated health systems, long-term care organizations, hospitals and corporate health benefits offices both in urban and rural environments"

University of New Hampshire: Masters in Public Health (MPH) CEPH "Offered through the Center for Graduate and Professional Studies at UNH- Manchester, this MPH degree program targets working public health professionals. The program is designed to enhance the capacity of working professionals to perform core public health competencies. The degree can be completed on a part-time basis over two years. The MPH program has recently started a one-year Public Health Certificate (PHC) program. Students who complete the PHC can apply and if they are accepted to the MPH program can transfer their PHC credits toward their MPH degree. "

University of New Orleans: Executive Master of Health Care Management Program "The University of New Orleans has the largest business school in Louisiana, as well as one of the fastest growing executive education programs in the country. Our Executive Master of Health Care Management Program delivers a high-quality, high- value education."

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Executive MHA and Executive MPH AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "No other Executive MHA and Executive MPH program match UNC-Chapel Hill's track record of top ranking, convenient online curriculum and competitive tuition rates. Limiting on-campus visits to only three times a year, the Executive MHA and Executive MPH programs strengthen skills of working healthcare and public health professionals in the U.S. and abroad through core subjects such as financial management and innovative programs such as the one-of-a-kind Effective Executive Workshops. This highly competitive and challenging program is ranked #1 by Modern Healthcare and part of the top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Administration (ranked #2 by U.S. News). Two cohorts of 40 students run simultaneously-one starting in August and the other in December-so a student does not have to wait an entire year to enroll and start classes. Professionals in a variety of health disciplines are encouraged to apply, as are stay-at-home moms and dads wanting to get back into the healthcare management workforce. A minimum of three years healthcare experience is required, as are GRE or GMAT scores."

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Residential MHA, MPH and MSPH AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "Consistently ranked as one of the top programs by U.S. News & World Report, the residential masters program at UNC offers three master's degrees: Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), and Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH). In addition, with competitive tuition rates and free bus transportation in and around campus and scenic beauty, Chapel Hill continues to be one of the most attractive areas in which to study and learn. Other features of the program include a former hospital CEO in charge of career development and notable faculty conducting important research. (UNC is the only university to have three faculty members in the past decade awarded the prestigious John D. Thompson Prize for Young Investigators by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration).

University of North Florida: Master of Health Administration CAHME "...designed for those individuals who want to work in the field of management and administration within a health care delivery setting. The 54 hour (minimum) program consists of 9 hours of business/administrative core courses, 42 hours of College of Health core courses and 3 hours of elective courses. The business/administrative area courses include work in finance, human resources, organization theory, and marketing."

University of Oklahoma: Master of Health Administration (MHA,MPH) AUPHA CAHME "Through education, research and service activities, the mission of the Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) program is to provide highly qualified students with the knowledge, abilities and skills that enable them to become senior health service administrators or policy analysts; contribute to the body of knowledge that is related to health services administration, the effectiveness or efficiency of health services delivery and the development, implementation and evaluation of health policy; and provide the assistance and advice that contributes to an improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of health services delivery."

University of Ottawa: Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) AUPHA "The School of Management provides an outstanding environment for students pursuing graduate studies in health care management both from an academic and a professional point of view... The M.H.A. program has close links to other faculties including the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine to assure relevance to clinical practice for health service administration. ...close links with hospitals, long term care institutions, community health agencies, psychiatric institutions, federal and provincial governments, and international, national, and provincial health to assure curricular relevance and excellence... emphasis in this Program is on proactive management with a vision of humanistic leadership and public service in a period of intense change in health care systems around the world."

University of Pennsylvania: Wharton MBA AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "...Wharton continues its tradition of innovation -- and continues to have an impact on the way business is conducted worldwide... a curriculum designed specifically to meet the changing demands of a global marketplace... a unique combination of pre-term courses, core courses and areas of major concentration... Now pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and other changes in technology continually create new opportunities and new managerial challenges... Wharton's Health Care Systems Department brings particular strengths in health economics and health management... Disciplines such as law, policy, ethics, and decision analysis are represented by the department's secondary appointments, and by faculty who work at the University of Pennsylvania's schools of medicine and nursing. Adjunct faculty members are also drawn from health industry experts in the Philadelphia area."

University of Pittsburg (MHA/MPH) CAHME "..The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is currently the foundation of the Department’s graduate educational activities. The MPH Program in the Department of Health Policy & Management in the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh provides advanced education for recent graduates, entry-level and mid-career professionals to facilitate their career development as leaders, managers, health professionals, policy analysts and advocates for various roles and contexts in public health and health care. "

University of Saint Thomas: Healthcare MBA AUPHA CAHME "The University of St. Thomas is a pioneer in providing an MBA program especially tailored to the needs of employed health care professionals, regardless of where they live. For over 15 years, St. Thomas has been providing working health care professionals with access to an academically rigorous MBA program with electives, case studies and course dialogue focused on issues specifically related to health care. Our distance learning format provides the flexibility that working professionals need to meet their specific educational goals while balancing a full-time career and other personal commitments. This is accomplished through an integrative approach that balances two powerful learning perspectives: On-Campus Sessions--Two three and a half day sessions on our Minneapolis campus held every six months provide concentrated, face-to-face work with faculty and fellow students, building strong relationships and enhancing the entire learning experience. Online Coursework--Between campus visits, all coursework is conducted online via the Internet. This includes class lectures, assignments exams and group work. There are no set class times, so you can accomplish your coursework according to your own schedule - nights or weekends, between patients, meetings and family events - whatever works for you. As you move through the program with your cohort, you will not be learning in isolation. The online work is done collaboratively with your cohort colleagues. This executive model allows you to not only learn from your faculty - but also from one another. From its inception in 1992, the accredited Health Care UST MBA has graduated over 160 health care leaders that form an engaged, supportive network of alumni throughout the Midwest and across the country. From physicians and nurses to clinic and operational administrators, our students represent a broad cross-section of professionals that strive to be leaders in the delivery of health care services."

University of Scranton: Master's Degree in Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "..to educate and prepare individuals to be professionally competent for managerial and leadership roles in a variety of positions over the course of their careers in order to enhance the practice of health care administration... requires learning experiences for individuals that integrate teaching, research and scholarship, professional development and community service. In the Jesuit tradition, the program values and recognizes excellence in education and teaching, the dignity of each individual, open communication, freedom of choice and inquiry, self-directed growth and development, community service, promotion of justice, and the pursuit of truth and knowledge."

University of South Carolina: Master of Health Administration (MHA,MPH) AUPHA CAHME "...provides instruction in management, accounting, finance, epidemiology, quantitative methods, evaluation, and planning. The program is 58 hours: 49 hours of departmentally required courses, 3 hours for an elective, and 6 hours for the management residency. The management residency is completed in the final semester. Full-time students can complete the program in two years, including summers."

University of South Florida: College of Public Health: Department of Health Policy and Management AUPHA "...mission encompasses excellence in teaching, research, and service in health policy and health services management, with service to the citizens of the State of Florida and the global community... The educational programs prepare managers, analysts, and researchers for leadership positions in health and health-related organizations, in the public and private sectors. The scope encompasses planning, organization, administration, management, evaluation, and policy analysis of health systems, organizations, and programs. The commitment to faculty excellence in research and creative achievements is directed toward making important contributions and improving understanding of advantageous public policies, the management of health agencies and organizations, and the health of populations... guided by a spirit of collegiality with respect to all of the USF and related professional communities, and active involvement in professional and community organizations."

University of Southern California: Master of Health Administration AUPHA CAHME "So, you think you can improve the nation's health care system? As Americans approach the new millennium, the health care system is experiencing profound change. Access, quality and cost of health care are front burner public policy issues; management structures and health care finance are evolving in a highly competitive, market driven environment. As an issue and as a sector, health care requires understanding of public and private interactions. The health care delivery system is both public and private. Large public hospitals and clinics provide trauma care and serve the medical needs of the poor while private hospitals, doctors and HMOs provide care for those with health insurance... As the health care delivery system changes, career opportunities abound. Leaders and managers, based in hospitals, HMOs, physician group practices, insurance companies, and the public health care system, will shape the future."

University of Southern Maine:Master's in Health Policy & Management (MS HPM) CAHME "The Health Policy & Management (HPM) program offers a problem-focused, experiential curriculum designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing health policy and management environment that is characterized by a shift from inpatient to outpatient care, and a rapidly changing reimbursement environment. The program emphasizes a core of data management and analytic skills, communication skills, and solid knowledge in all aspects of the health care delivery system, supplemented by learning experiences designed to enhance skills in problem solving and adapting to change. A new concentration in Public Health within the Health Policy and Management degree program further emphasizes, for students who are interested, public health competencies in epidemiology, biostatistics, community health, evaluation, social health as well as management, all within a public policy context. Applicants with experience in health services delivery, management and/or policy will find that the program broadens their skills and equips them to meet the challenges posed by the ever-changing health care environment. Students without such experience will find the field experience and opportunities for hands-on research an excellent preparation for a career in health policy and management. This program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. "

University of Tennessee: Study in Health Planning/Administration: MPH "Building on the foundation courses of public health, the HPA concentration offers professional preparation courses and other learning opportunities for those interested in managerial and planning positions with public health and health services organizations. A concise or universally-accepted definition of health administration is somewhat elusive due to marked variations in the types of administrative functions and levels of responsibility that may be involved. The generic roles of a health administrator may be defined as managing an array of resources and providing leadership within a guiding framework of established organizational goals to achieve positive outcomes related to health."

University of Texas at Arlington: MS in Healthcare Administration "UTA’s M.S. in Health Care Administration (HCAD) is an accelerated, cohort-based program designed for professionals currently working in the health care industry. You can complete your degree in just 24 months, taking one class at a time, two nights per week. The curriculum is designed for individuals without prior business training and taught in a way that recognizes “where you are coming from."

University of Texas at Houston: Master of Public Health (MPH) "The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree is the basic professional degree in the field. It is required for many supervisory and managerial positions in public health and is recommended for many others. Students are admitted to one of the Divisions or Regional Campuses listed below through which they complete a series of courses that cover the breadth of public health and develop competencies appropriate for their elected discipline. Many courses and educational activities are available to qualified students across all disciplines. Students are encouraged to diversify their curricula by selecting among these opportunities."

University of Toronto: (MHSc,MHSc/MSW,MN/MHSc) AUPHA CAHME "...offers a rich array of full-time and part-time graduate health services educational programs for managers, policy-makers, clinicians and researchers... Select modular training for working professionals; specialize in clinical epidemiology, health informatics, health policy, health services outcomes and evaluation, and health services organization and management, or choose from a variety of interdisciplinary options. Over 200 affiliated faculty at the University of Toronto, its teaching hospitals and associated research institutes generate and transmit both theoretical knowledge and practical innovations. Leading-edge research in clinical evaluative sciences; analysis of home and community based care; health system performance measurement and improvement; and information technologies in health."

University of Utah: Master of Public Health (MPH) "The Public Health Program of the University of Utah is leading the way in advancing public health in the Intermountain West. Considered one of the top public health programs in the United States (US News and World Report, 1999-2003), we offer degree programs for the Master of Public Health, MS in Public Health, and for the first time, a Ph.D. in Public Health starting the 2004-2005 academic year. "

University of Virginia (MPH) CEPH "The mission of the University of Virginia's Master of Public Health Program is to provide an interdisciplinary, academic environment where students develop comprehensive public health knowledge, skills, and professional values; where students identify and pursue individualized educational and professional goals in research and practice; and where faculty and students collaborate with community partners on public health research and serve the community through public health interventions. "

University of Washington at Seattle: Master of Health Administration (MHA) AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "The UW MHA Program is interdisciplinary and guides students in acquiring a common body of knowledge, skills, and leadership competencies for careers in health care management, planning, consulting, and policy-making. The Program develops innovative and effective health care system managers with transformational leadership skills and competencies. It offers three concurrent degree programs with the University of Washington’s School of Business, Evans School of Public Affairs, and School of Medicine, leading to concurrent degrees of MHA/MBA, MHA/MPA, and MHA/MD."

University of Western Ontario: MBA Health Sector Program "The Richard Ivey School of Business MBA Health Sector Program is 12-months in duration that includes three modules of business studies and one module of health sector administration studies. Ivey’s strengths include the in-class case-study approaches to learning, a consistent enterprise-wide viewpoint, outside client consulting projects, international opportunities and career electives. These elements converge to create a learning environment that takes students beyond the scope of anything offered at traditional business schools. Our target audiences are physicians and residents, physiotherapists, nurses, PhD Scientists and other professionals already working in the health sector industry. Graduates of the MBA Health Sector Stream will: Become leaders in healthcare, utilizing the latest in managerial techniques. Recognize the challenges facing governments and public sector organizations as they struggle with increased demand for healthcare services and providing cost effective care. Be challenged to think of new solutions to address the substantive issues facing public and private healthcare delivery in Canada. Understand the existing challenges and opportunities confronting private sector companies. Be knowledgeable about best practices used to address the challenge of knowledge translation. Be familiar with the latest technologies in industry including biotechnology, nanotechnology and information systems. "

Vanderbilt University: Master of Public Health (MPH) "...a two-year program offered by the Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine that is designed for physicians and other doctoral- level health care professionals. The primary objective of the Program is to provide training in the methods of assessment of clinical outcomes in populations or samples of humans. This encompasses epidemiology, clinical epidemiology, clinical trials and other non-randomized clinical research, and outcomes/health services research. The training includes courses in epidemiologic methods, clinical trials, research study design, biostatistics, health services research, economic analysis and computing. The Program is open to physicians who have completed their residency training or other health care professionals at a comparable level."

Vanderbilt University: MBA in Healthcare "...The Health Care MBA Program at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management offers the best in the health care sector and the best in business. This rigorous program combines fundamental business knowledge with active, real world learning through experience. Students have significant direct contact with health care experts, participate in the day-to-day realities of health care organizations, and work with companies to analyze important strategic issues. Health care executives, policymakers, university leaders, physicians, nurses, faculty, alumni, and students provided valuable input into the design and delivery of the program with the goal to ensure that we offer the best health care MBA program in the nation."

Virginia Commonwealth University: (MHA,MSHA) AUPHA USNEWS CAHME "10 reasons why you should choose the MHA Program at VCU... one of the oldest programs in the nation and has maintained its mission of educating men and women to lead complex health care organizations.... Continuously accredited... consistently ranked by US News & World Report as one of the nation's top 5 health administration programs... Especially for students without considerable work experience or exposure to all organizational components in the health field, the 12- month paid administrative residency is an opportunity to learn from a senior level health care executive who has a commitment to mentorship... Students are assisted with placement in residencies or fellowships in a variety of health care settings and geographic locations.... 14 full-time and several part-time faculty members provide exceptional teaching while conducting nationally recognized and funded research programs. 100% job placement rate in the healthcare industry...Affordable tuition... Urban campus in the heart of a thriving metropolitan city."

Washington State University: Department of Health Policy and Administration: Master of Health Policy and Administration (MHPA) AUPHA CAHME "...50-semester-hour graduate program... one of only four health services administration programs in the 14-state Western region (excluding California) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education... to prepare excellent working students in metropolitan Spokane, eastern Washington, and the Inland Northwest region, and excellent students nationally interested in healthier communities for a variety of professional health services management positions; and to contribute to community health services enhancement and community health policy development through education, applied research, and service. A core value of the HPA Program and its faculty is to prepare health services managers with the knowledge, skills, and values to exercise professional leadership to promote healthier communities."

Washington University in St. Louis: (MHA) AUPHA CAHME "Washington University's Health Administration Program (HAP) was established in 1946 and is one of the nation's seven pioneering programs. It is a nationally distinguished graduate program that consistently ranks highly among comparable programs and is a fully accredited (ACHESA) university program in health administration."

Wayne State University: Master of Public Health "The MPH Program at Wayne State University is committed to advancing the public health sciences and providing an interdisciplinary education and training that prepares and enables graduate students to address the health needs of multiple populations, particularly urban and ethnically diverse populations. "

Weber State University: (MHA) "Weber State University is proud to announce its new Master of Health Administration program. Designed to meet the needs of working students who want to advance health care careers. The MHA program will prepare you for a career leading to executive leadership positions in the health care industry. Designed to enhance management, interpersonal and organizational skills and abilities, the program also is intended to instill you with a desire and skills that focus on self-development, critical thinking and life-long learning. We invite you to look over this site and see everything the program has to offer. You will find an outline of required courses, course descriptions, a suggested schedule showing that you can complete the program in two years, and other important information."

Widener University: School of Business Administration: (HMSA) AUPHA CAHME "The Graduate Program in Health and Medical Services Administration (HMSA) offers programs for people interested in preparing for or furthering their careers in health care management. The program (M.B.A./HMSA) offers a balanced curriculum in health care management. The program is interdisciplinary, calling upon the fields of organizational behavior and management, economics, finance, policy, public health, law, institutional practice, information systems, accounting, marketing, planning and strategic management, and health services research."

Xavier University: Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) AUPHA CAHME "...has a strong tradition of success in the field of health services administration... Our students tell us they selected Xavier's GPHSA because: we have an excellent national reputation we offer a paid 8-12 month administrative residency under the preceptorship of senior level management (Presidents, Vice Presidents, Chief Executive Officers) and the annual residency stipend our students received in 2000 was $30,000... our alumni total more than 1,500 around the United States and in several foreign countries, many in significant leadership positions in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, group practices, consulting firms, VA health systems and long-term care facilities our small class size offers a personal touch from GPHSA faculty and staff who are genuinely committed to providing each student with the time and expertise needed to succeed our program has been accredited by CAHME every year since 1968 when accreditation began."

Yale University: Division of Health Policy and Administration (MPH) AUPHA CAHME "...to develop outstanding decision makers, critical thinkers, and future leaders in both the public and private sectors of the health system. Graduates are employed in a variety of health care delivery settings (e.g., hospitals, managed care organizations), public health departments, consulting and pharmaceutical companies, as well as federal, state, and local government agencies."

Yale School of Management: Leadership in Healthcare MBA for Executives AACSB "A 22 month program designed for the working healthcare professional that combines faculty and curriculum from Yale's schools of Management, Medicine, and Public Health. A rigorous classroom curriculum is complemented with a Visiting Scholars Program that brings eminent practitioners to campus to meet informally with students, and a Field Studies Program that involves students in consulting projects for area healthcare organizations. Students are seasoned managers and executives from across the healthcare sector, representing public, private, and nonprofit organizations, so all classroom discussions incorporate a broad range of perspectives and professional experiences. Classes are held on campus every other Friday and Saturday, and there are two brief full-time sessions totaling three weeks."



WHO CREATED THIS WEBSITE AND WHY?

This web page was originally created in 2000 by someone in the field because: prospective students often have questions about the different degrees; existing lists on the internet were not as comprehensive nor easy to find; and web site links are constantly changing and go out of date. It is an individual effort, not official, and not sponsored by any association or program. Although considerable effort was given to make it accurate and unbiased, there is room for continuous improvement. If you have suggestions to make it more complete, accurate, or useful, please send comments using the form at the bottom of this page. Feedback received thus far includes:

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"This is a great site, however you state that the most common degrees in the field are MHA, MPH, and MBA - then discuss MHSA. I think it would be helpful if you referenced this jointly with MHA." -- October, 2002 (done)

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"I would like to pursue my masters in health care administration and I have been doing some research on line. I must say that the list your website gives is really exhaustive and the information very useful. It's especially useful for me as I am residing outside USA. Could you kindly be able to provide a list of accredited universities who offer distance or on line masters in health care administration? -- November, 2006 (done)

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