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Master of health care administration program strengths
The master of health care administration (M.H.A.) program is based on a practical, problem-based approach. Expert full-time and part-time faculty from the health care community provides a blend of theory and experience.
On-campus classes
The M.H.A. program is designed to support full-time professionals working in health care. On-campus courses are offered evenings and weekends.
Online classes
The entire M.H.A. degree can be completed online. All core M.H.A. courses are offered online at least once every two years.
Competency based curriculum
The M.H.A. curriculum emphasizes practical knowledge you will use from day one.
Global health
DMU works with students who are interested in global health to complete an internship or capstone abroad.
Trimester schedule
There are three full terms each year: fall, winter and summer.
Career opportunities
The M.H.A. degree will expand your career opportunities in the health care industry. The M.H.A. program equips individuals and their organizations to provide care while successfully navigating health care reform. What role will you take?
Flexible enrollment
The level of your enrollment is up to you. You can choose to take one, two or more courses per term. You can also vary your enrollment each term based upon what's going on in your life. You have up to seven years from admission to complete the degree requirements.
Experienced faculty
A combination of full-time and practitioner-scholar faculty offer the perfect blend of the theory that drives the practice of management, with the art of leading change in today's challenging health care environment.
Interact with health care leaders
The DMU Health Leaders provide opportunities for students to interact with health care executives from the community.
Clinical dual degree
Clinical students at DMU can pursue a dual degree leading to master's degrees in health care administration or public health.
Internship
Students complete a 180-hour internship with a health organization to expand their knowledge of pertinent health issues.
Leadership seminar series
In 2004, the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) published a validated set of competencies required for exceptional performance in managing health organizations across selected provider sectors, across disciplines of administration, nursing and medicine and across career levels (NCHL, 2006).
The leadership seminar series was developed to support the core curriculum in providing students with opportunities to achieve competency in the 26 identified areas. You can choose 7 elective credits from the 10 seminars offered to strengthen your skills.
Graduate certificate
The Graduate Certificate Option is for professionals who want to take classes in health care administration but do not want to complete the requirements for a master's degree. The certificate program requires 20 semester hours of course work and is developed individually with the student's adviser. The certificate was developed specifically for professionals who have a terminal degree and want to augment their knowledge. The certificate is available in the on-campus, online or combination format.
Nursing home administrator licensure
Our long-term care administration program is the only graduate-level program in Iowa approved by the Iowa Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. Completing the M.H.A. Program can fulfill the board criteria to sit for the licensure exam in Iowa. For licensure, the state of Iowa requires an internship in long-term care along with appropriate course work. Long-term care offers growing opportunities in Iowa and other states. The need for highly trained, ethical and professional leaders in the field continues to grow.
