Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MHA program at MGH Institute of Health Professions is a 36-credit online program designed for working professionals seeking advanced leadership and management skills in healthcare. The program emphasizes ethical leadership, social responsibility, and patient-centered care, preparing graduates for leadership roles in various healthcare settings. With a flexible schedule and a blend of coursework, case studies, and simulations, the program empowers students to balance their studies with their professional and personal lives.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
The MHA program at the MGH Institute of Health Professions is a 36-credit program designed for working professionals who want to develop advanced leadership and management skills in the healthcare industry. The program is offered in a flexible, online, asynchronous format, allowing students to balance their studies with their professional and personal lives.
Objectives:
- Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage healthcare organizations effectively.
- Foster a commitment to ethical leadership, social responsibility, and patient-centered care.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare organizations.
- Prepare graduates for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, and managed care organizations.
Program Description:
The MHA program is divided into five areas of focus:
- Analytical skills and knowledge
- Management functions and skills for healthcare leaders
- Leadership and professionalism
- Health systems and the community
- Innovative solutions to today's complex healthcare challenges The program features a blend of online coursework, case studies, simulations, and group projects. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and peers from diverse backgrounds and healthcare experiences.
Outline:
Curriculum:
The MHA program curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Healthcare finance
- Healthcare policy
- Healthcare law and ethics
- Healthcare operations management
- Human resources management
- Marketing and communications
- Quality improvement
- Leadership development
Course Schedule:
The MHA program is offered in a flexible, online format. Students can choose to enroll in a full-time or part-time program. The full-time program can be completed in 12 months, while the part-time program can be completed in 24 months.
Modules:
The MHA program is divided into five modules:
- Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Management
- Module 2: Healthcare Finance and Economics
- Module 3: Healthcare Policy and Law
- Module 4: Healthcare Operations Management
- Module 5: Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
Module Descriptions:
- Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Management
- Introduces students to the healthcare industry and its various components.
- Covers topics such as healthcare history, healthcare delivery systems, and healthcare ethics.
- Module 2: Healthcare Finance and Economics
- Focuses on the financial aspects of healthcare organizations.
- Covers topics such as healthcare budgeting, revenue cycle management, and cost accounting.
- Module 3: Healthcare Policy and Law
- Examines the legal and regulatory environment of healthcare.
- Covers topics such as healthcare reform, patient rights, and medical malpractice.
- Module 4: Healthcare Operations Management
- Focuses on the operational aspects of healthcare organizations.
- Covers topics such as quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management.
- Module 5: Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Focuses on the leadership skills and competencies needed to succeed in healthcare management.
- Covers topics such as strategic planning, change management, and team building.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The MHA program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Exams
- Papers
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Group projects However, all assessments are designed to measure students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
- Healthcare knowledge
- Management skills
- Leadership abilities
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The MHA program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Group projects
- Independent study
Faculty:
The MHA program faculty are experienced healthcare professionals and educators with expertise in a variety of areas, including healthcare finance, healthcare policy, healthcare operations management, and healthcare leadership.
Unique Approaches:
The MHA program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching and learning, including:
- Interprofessional Collaboration: Students in the MHA program have the opportunity to collaborate with students from other healthcare professions, such as nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
- Leadership Development: The MHA program includes a dedicated leadership development course that helps students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be effective leaders in healthcare organizations.
- Case-Based Learning: The MHA program uses case studies to help students apply their knowledge and skills to real-world healthcare challenges.
- Simulation-Based Learning: The MHA program uses simulations to help students experience and practice decision-making in a safe and controlled environment.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the MHA program can pursue a variety of career paths in healthcare management, including:
- Hospital administrator
- Healthcare consultant
- Healthcare policy analyst
- Healthcare information manager
- Healthcare finance manager
- Healthcare operations manager
- Healthcare marketing manager
- Healthcare human resources manager
Career Opportunities:
The MHA program prepares graduates for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Public health agencies
- Managed care organizations
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Healthcare technology companies
- Consulting firms
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the MHA program have a strong track record of success in their careers. According to the MGH Institute of Health Professions, 95% of MHA graduates are employed in healthcare management roles within six months of graduation. The average starting salary for MHA graduates is $78,000.
Other:
Partnerships:
The MHA program has partnered with leading industry organizations to provide students with advanced certifications and memberships. These partnerships include:
- American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) Board Certification
- Upsilon Phi Delta
- National Center for Healthcare Leadership
- Peregrine Global
Benefits of the MHA Program:
- The MHA program is offered in a flexible, online format, making it ideal for working professionals.
- The program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the healthcare industry.
- The program features a strong faculty with expertise in a variety of areas.
- The program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching and learning.
- The program has a strong track record of success in placing graduates in healthcare management roles.