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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

ACU’s online Master of Healthcare Administration allows you to gain industry insights immediately upon beginning coursework and develop a professional network tailored to healthcare leaders. Taught by experienced healthcare professionals, the program offers a depth and breadth of field-specific knowledge that is beneficial to students and stands out to employers.

FORMAT

100% Online

Through a Christian worldview, our Master of Healthcare Administration will prepare leaders in health organizations by focusing on innovation in the healthcare industry and exploring how faith shapes the ethical challenges of patient care. This program is ideal for students who are working professionals seeking to enhance their healthcare leadership and administration skills.

TRACKS

General

Healthcare Operations

Leadership

TIMEFRAME

36 hours

24 months

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

Foundations in Health Services

Administration & Leadership

Community & Population Health:

Transforming the Healthcare System

Self-Reflection in Healthcare Leadership

Innovation and Trends in Healthcare

+ Common Job Titles

+ Outcomes

+ Admission Requirements

• Director of Patient Access
• Clinic Operations Director
• Healthcare Strategy Director
• Compliance or Business Operations Director
• Vice President of Quality
• Healthcare Research and Development Analyst
• Population Health Manager
  

ACU’s Master of Healthcare Administration is designed to prepare graduates for leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, public, and private organizations. Program outcomes focus on:

• Relationship management
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of the healthcare environment
• Administrative knowledge and skills
  

To be considered for admission, students must:

• Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.
• Submit official transcripts showing earned bachelor’s from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, probationary status may be granted for those with a 2.5 to 2.99 GPA.
• Write a purpose statement addressing career goals and fit with the program, including the Christian identity of the university.
• Submit a current resume.
  

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