William Woods University: Master of Health Administration

Explore William Woods University's Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Program Overview

William Woods University's MHA program offers the convenience of 5-week terms, allowing you to balance your studies with your personal and professional life. Each course features weekly forum discussions, enabling you to engage with peers and faculty, and learn from their experiences.

The MHA program, totaling 30 credits, aligns with the curriculum standards of the NCHL Competency Model 3.0, ACHE Competency Assessment Tool, and MGMA Body of Knowledge Competency Model. It prepares students for certification and fellowship credentials with organizations like ACHE, HFMA, HIMSS, MGMA, and NAHQ.

What You'll Learn

The financial performance of the health care ecosystem is being significantly impacted by several dynamic factors: the shift to value-based care and population health, the rise of personalized medicine, the increased use of advanced technologies, the influx of new competitors, the demand for expanded care delivery sites, and changes in payment and public funding models.

In this evolving landscape, health care professionals and leaders face growing challenges and complexities. The role of health care leaders is becoming increasingly critical, necessitating a continuous update of their skills and competencies. To build and support resilient organizations and communities, health care leaders must adapt to these changes and lead with innovation and strategic foresight.

In our MHA program, you will:

• Plan and Coordinate Healthcare Services: Manage facilities, clinical areas, and departments.
• Understand Leadership Roles: Analyze key functions in healthcare administration.
• Enhance Graduate Skills: Improve planning, time management, resource acquisition, and technology use.
• Assess Financial Impacts: Analyze how administrative decisions affect financial health and operations.
• Master Healthcare Technology: Demonstrate proficiency in current technologies.
• Evaluate Organizational Culture: Develop effective management and leadership strategies. 

Career Preparation

MHA professionals are employed across various sectors including hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, pharmaceutical and medical equipment firms, insurance providers, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, and consulting firms. They hold positions such as:

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other senior executives
• Hospital Administrator
• Physician Group Administrator
• Vice President
• Clinical Administrator
• Operations Director
• Operations Manager
• Healthcare Consultant
• Insurance Administrator
• Healthcare Line Manager (Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, etc.)

Fast Facts

• Job Growth: 17% growth estimated by 2024, compared to other management occupations at 6% (bls.gov)
• Average Salary: $102,250 for Medical and Health Services Managers in Missouri (bls.gov)
•  Entry-Level Pay: $55,318 for an Entry-Level Healthcare Administrator (payscale.com)

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