Master of Health Administration

The master of health administration (MHA) is an interdisciplinary program of study designed to prepare students and professionals for careers and advancement in health administration.

Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles in this growing, yet changing enterprise, and will bring a background that helps them deal with the current and forthcoming ethical challenges of medicine and health care.

Distinctions

Of specific relevance to establishing a master’s program in health administration at Valparaiso University is the Lutheran church’s longstanding history of active engagement in health issues through hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other healthcare facilities and indemnity programs.

The program is open to both professionals in health care and new entrants to the field. Furthermore, the flexibility in the delivery format of the program enables completion as either a part-time or full-time student.

The curriculum has both online and on-site components and is designed so full-time students can complete the degree in 18 months. Part-time students will typically require about 30 months.

Valparaiso University is a top-ranked university offering over 15 graduate programs and attracting students from around the world. Focusing on developing professional careers, our mission at Valpo is to create leaders that serve their communities to create a better world. Each of our programs addresses the skills you need to become a leader while stressing the importance of serving others to create a better world. You might choose an MBA from our AACSB-accredited business programs.

Our business school is in the top 5% of business schools in the world and has a focus on sustainability and ethical practice helping leaders “Do Well by Doing Good.” Our information technology program is STEM certified and opens the door to extended OPT and CPT opportunities in the U.S., preparing graduates to work in business and industry around the world. With a focus on epidemiology, our graduate program in Public Health prepares students to address needs in developing and developed nations.

Our Masters in International Economics is a leader in preparing graduates to work in a variety of private and governmental settings. Popular programs in the College of Health Professions include the Masters of Nursing, focusing on training nurse educators to develop practitioners that can educate the next generation of nurses, and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

In the College of Arts and Sciences students complete degrees in sports administration, digital and sports media, data analytics and modeling, and more! Located just 1 hour from Chicago, Valparaiso University is a small school that offers personalized services with access to one of the largest cities in the country. Join the growing list of Valparaiso University graduates from over 40 countries and create the future that you want for yourself.