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ONLINE MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION at the George Washington University
PROGRAM OVERVIEWMHA@GW is the online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program from the renowned Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. Designed for working professionals with at least two years of full-time experience in the health sector or three years of full-time experience in any other industry, MHA@GW offers students the opportunity to form connections with other health care professionals in seminar-style, online classes. Students' professions range from acute care and clinical practitioners to positions in technical, legal or pharmaceutical fields.
THE MILKEN INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTHLocated in Washington, D.C. — the nation’s hub for health policy — the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's list of best graduate schools in public health. GW faculty members are well-connected experts in the field who actively conduct cutting-edge research and engage in one-on-one mentorships with students.
WHY EARN AN MHA?The health care industry is growing at the fastest rate the field has seen since 1991.1 Due to an aging baby boomer population and a rise in spending, it is projected that the health care industry will become the nation’s largest job sector over the next three years.2 Given this growth, now is an excellent time to advance your career within the thriving field.
MHA@GW CURRICULUM This program is designed specifically for aspiring leaders of health care organizations. The curriculum builds expertise in a range of critical skill sets necessary for optimal delivery of health care, including:
• Management and strategy
• Finance and economics
• Quality improvement
• Information technology and decision science
• Community health and quantitative methods
• Law and regulation
These targeted areas of study are addressed through a series of 10-week online modules. During their time in the program, students will also meet in person to attend four real-world immersive learning events, which focus on leadership, ethics, health system analysis and research. These immersions are hosted at the GW campus in Washington, D.C. and at health organizations across the U.S. and around the world.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT Earning your MHA can position you to assume leadership roles in a range of health-related fields. Graduates have taken on positions as varied as health policy advisor, hospital chief operating officer and president of a health-care-focused IT firm.
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE:
855-642-2849 | [email protected] | mha.gwu.edu
¹ http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/dandiamond/2015/06/05/hospitals-jobs-growth-is-suddenly-booming/&refURL=&referrer=#376027b3bcea
² http://time.com/money/4247675/healthcare-jobs-increase/
24/7Access to Course Material
4Immersion Experiences
15:1Estimated Student to Faculty Ratio
275,000GW Alumni Members
LIVE CLASSES Participate in live, interactive online classes delivered face-to-face by GW faculty, featuring a small student-to-teacher ratio.
SELF-PACED COURSEWORK Access high-quality, faculty-designed multimedia coursework — available online 24/7.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT Collaborate in a virtual boardroom setting with other health care professionals who have broad experience in the field and can offer diverse perspectives to help solve current workplace challenges.
IMMERSIONSBenefit from real-world learning during four in-person immersion experiences held on the GW campus and at health care facilities in the U.S. and abroad. Past immersion locations have included Amsterdam, Miami, London and San Diego.
SUPPORTReceive dedicated support from GW’s network of faculty, academic advisors, career services advisors and global community of well-connected alumni.
The MHA@GW Student Experience
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE:
855-642-2849 | [email protected] | mha.gwu.edu
"Our MHA@GW students join
a network of experienced health
care professionals who turn
to one another for professional
support throughout their
careers. As a community, we
continually learn from each
other. Every student offers
fresh insight into organizational
issues and a unique perspective
on health care reform."
LEN FRIEDMAN Program Director
