The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at The Catholic University of America is designed to prepare students for leadership and managerial roles in healthcare settings. The curriculum consists of 40 credit hours, divided between core and specialized courses.
Core Courses (25 credits):
- Effective Communication in Leadership
- HR Management and Strategy
- Principles of Budgeting and Finance
- Principles of Ethical Leadership
- Public Policy Analysis and Implementation
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis
- Master's Capstone
- Catholic Servant Leadership
Specialized Courses (15 credits):
- American Health Care System
- Information Technology for Health Care Administration
- Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration
- Organizational Theory for Health Care Administration
- Public Health Care Administration
The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical leadership, and effective communication in healthcare administration, preparing graduates for various roles in hospitals, consulting firms, and other healthcare-related businesses.
