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Master of Health Administration (MHA)

School of Public Service Leadership

Health Care Operations specialization

Increase your foundational knowledge of health administration while delving more deeply into the area of health care operations. The curriculum for Capella's online MHA is designed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™ and features collaborative, practice-based learning that incorporates industry best practices and the knowledge and skill sets expected by leading health care organizations. The Health Care Operations specialization focuses on concepts, principles, and processes associated with effective health care operations, including human capital management, health care consumerism and marketing, and facilities and capital asset management. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing senior-level positions focused on the operation of health clinics, hospitals, outpatient care centers, and other health care facilities.


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Total Program: 60 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
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Next Start Date: March 5, 2012
Credit: $438

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Core Courses

  • MHA5002 - Survey of Health Care Systems
  • MHA5004 - Health Care Policy and Law*
  • MHA5006 - Health Care Finance and Reimbursement
  • MHA5008 - Health Care Economics and Decision Making
  • MHA5010 - Strategic Health Care Planning
  • MHA5012 - Organizational Leadership and Governance*
  • MHA5014 - Health Care Quality, Risk, and Regulatory Compliance*
  • MHA5016 - Introduction to Health Information Systems*
  • MHA5019 - Project Management and Team Leadership*
  • MHA5020 - Health Administration Capstone*
  • MHA5021 - Health Administration Field Experience*+

Specialization Courses

  • MHA5022 - Human Capital Management in Health Care*
  • MHA5024 - Health Care Consumerism and Marketing*
  • MHA5026 - Facilities and Capital Asset Management*

Elective Course

  • Choose any graduate course.
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+ Learners are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses associated with this course.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.

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October 15, 2011Melissa Hi Danielle, I am currently in my 3rd to last quarter in the program and looking forward to graduation. I have enjoyed my learning with Capella - they teach current and real life events to prepare you for a career. I obtained my BA from another online college, so when I decided to go for my Masters I did a lot of researching and choosing Capella was the best choice. They are highly respected in the workforce, they are dedicated to their learners, and they are always there to assist. The professors I have had have been wonderful, knowledgable and fun. I have learned so much from Capella. I am actually going for 2 interviews this week one of them is to become a healthcare admin instructor which has been my goal in obtaining my MHA here. After graduation I plan on obtaining a post master's in college education from Capella as well. I hope this helps and trust me Capella is great place to earn a degree. Please feel free to ask any further questions you may have. Good luck, Melissa J.

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October 9, 2011Danielle Hello, I am thinking of enrolling in Capella's MHA program. What is the duration of the program? Did you/are you enjoying the courses and the information presented within it? Please reply thanks2
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