About
The Master of Healthcare Administration Degree Program is the only graduate Healthcare Administration program in the Nevada Public University System (NSHE). The M.H.A. will prepare students to assume leadership roles in healthcare organizations. The degree is recognized in the healthcare field as an important credential that allows graduates to assume healthcare management positions. The curriculum is developed to include all the critical competencies for healthcare leadership, including issues of healthcare delivery, healthcare finance, ethical and legal issues in healthcare administration and management topics. Students and faculty will contribute through research and service to the knowledge and applications of management in healthcare; and they will use their education and expertise to help meet the healthcare management needs of the State of Nevada and beyond.
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Thesis Track
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Professional Paper Track
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Capstone Track
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand determinants and trends of population health and assess community needs for healthcare.
- Describe the economic, legal, organizational, and political underpinnings of the US health system.
- Apply the principles of economics, management, and strategic planning in healthcare organizations.
- Demonstrate leadership, communication, and relationship management skills for managing a healthcare organization.
- Apply finance, accounting, marketing, information technology, quantitative, planning, and management skills for successful administration of healthcare organizations.
- Build up professional ethics and behaviors.
- Utilize above skills necessary for advancing career in healthcare management.
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Master of Healthcare Administration
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Additional Downloads
- FAQs172.21 KB
- Advising Milestones for MHA Students120.96 KB
- MHA Program Competencies162.57 KB
- Graduation and Employment Rates48.23 KB
- MHA 3 YR Course Rotation53.69 KB
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Graduate Coordinator
Erin Rosenberg, M.S., MHA
MHA and EMHA Programs Director; HCA Graduate Coordinator
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Degree Contact
Erin Rosenberg, M.S., MHA
MHA and EMHA Programs Director; HCA Graduate Coordinator
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Department of Healthcare Administration and Policy
Students in the Department of Healthcare Administration and Policy gain a comprehensive view of the healthcare delivery system and develop an understanding of health and disease. Our mission is to provide a world class academic experience to the future generations of healthcare administrators, conduct impactful research, and engage and serve those in the healthcare system.
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School of Public Health
The School of Public Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Our departments, programs, and research units work to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of public health.