Master of Health Administration
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY’S MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MHA) provides students with the skills and experience to become leaders in a variety of health care settings. Graduates go on to positions such as hospital administrators, health information management directors, nursing home administrators, health care managers, and more.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has projected a 28% job growth for medical and health services managers between 2021-2031. A degree in health administration provides the essential knowledge and fundamental skills for a successful future.
Valpo’s MHA program teaches students to use critical thinking skills to effectively communicate and manage employees; to improve patient safety, clinical processes, and health outcomes; and to respectfully recognize the diversity of their patients and populations while executing the policies of their health care organization.
Outside the classroom, students acquire practical experience through an internship totaling 240 hours (3 credits at 80 hours per credit). Students may complete the degree on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Visit valpo.edu/mha to learn more about the master of health administration.
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Valparaiso University graduate application.
Official transcripts for all degrees earned and/or coursework completed.
Two letters of recommendation.
An essay indicating reasons for studying health administration.
Application fee: $30 for U.S. citizens (may be waived if you take a campus tour), $50 for international students.
PLEASE NOTE
A basic course in statistics is required; however, it may be taken during the course of the program.
A non-native English speaker is required to have a minimum TOEFL (iBT version) 82 or IELTS 6.5.
Degree Requirements
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