Master of Health Care Administration

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The Master of Heath Care Administration program at Midway University seeks to prepare leaders in the field of healthcare administration and equip them with the ability to synthesize new information and innovations in an ever-changing field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Provide effective leadership in healthcare organizations by applying strategic management principles, fostering innovation, utilizing emerging technologies, and guiding teams to achieve organizational goals and improve overall healthcare delivery.
Analyze, influence, and advocate for policies that promote equitable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare services while critically assessing healthcare policies and proposing evidence-based solutions.
Demonstrate strong financial management skills, manage budgets, allocate resources efficiently, make data-driven financial decisions in healthcare settings and be able to assess the economic impact of healthcare policies and initiatives.
Implement quality improvement methodologies, patient safety practices, and performance measurement techniques with the goal of enhancing healthcare and the overall patient experience.
Apply ethical principles, compliance standards, and legal regulations relevant to the healthcare field and promote a culture of integrity and ethical conduct within healthcare organizations.
Apply knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in health informatics to improve healthcare delivery.

The selection process for Midway’s MHA students will emphasize strong academic ability, personal qualities and characteristics. Admission eligibility will be assessed via:

Academic records
Resumes may be requested to consider work experience

Admission Criteria

Earned a bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
If the applicant’s degree is not in the area of business, the student must successfully complete BUSM 501 Foundations of Graduate Business within the first term of enrollment in the MHA program.
GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
If English is not the first language, a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79-80 (internet-based).
Applicants not meeting the recommended requirements for admission may be offered conditional admission upon the recommendation of the Dean. To attain full standing from conditional admission, the student must complete the two modules of course work at Midway University with at least a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Enrollment Status

Six credits per semester is considered full-time enrollment. A student enrolled in a minimum of three credits per semester is considered to be enrolled half-time.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, a student must complete a minimum of 30 course credits with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. No more than six of these credit hours may be transferred from another institution.