Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics
Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics
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Overview
Learn to lead at the intersection of technology and healthcare
As electronic health records and other tech-driven innovations transform healthcare, the management of clinical information and patient records is more complex than ever. Our Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics can help you prepare for leadership opportunities, equipping you to use information and data to improve patient and provider outcomes. Our curriculum aligns with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
In this MHA program, you’ll learn to:
- Lead data-driven initiatives that enhance patient quality, safety and care
- Manage data privacy
- Measure organizational performance
- Analyze data to inform decision-making
- Track employee productivity, morale and safety
You can earn your degree in as little as 20 months, and you’ll take just one 6-week course at a time. That way, you can enhance your healthcare career while keeping up with your job and family.
Courses
Course length:
6 weeks*
* Course lengths may vary
Total credits required:
42
Max. number of transfer credits:
9
Requirements and prerequisites
You’ll need 42 credits to complete this program.
Relevant curriculum
Our online MHA is designed in close collaboration with senior and executive leaders across the healthcare industry to anticipate emerging needs and trends in the health sector. Curriculum also aligns with competencies set by ACHE.
Novel Initiative
Our Novel Initiative, launched in 2017, incorporates literature into core Health Administration courses in order to cultivate a deeper sense of empathy. Why? Research shows engagement in the humanities helps lessen bias and understand others’ situations from their perspective. The Novel Initiative helps students prepare to navigate the complex life and death issues and diverse needs inherent to healthcare.
Novels utilized in the MHA curriculum include:
- "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" (Skloot, 2010)
- "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" (Fadiman, 1998)
The College of Health Professions implemented the Novel Initiative because effective leadership isn’t just about healthcare expertise and business acumen; it’s about empathy, too.
Core courses
Careers & Outcomes
Job opportunities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth for software developers is projected to be 24 percent between 2016 and 2026. A Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics can help prepare you to be a:
- Software developer
- Software development engineer
- Software engineer
Networking opportunities
Access powerful networking tools through our PhoenixLinkTM career services platform. Take advantage of personal career coaching. Search and apply for jobs, or make your resumé visible to employers. And connect with employers and alumni through career fairs and mixers. It’s all about connections. And we help you make them.
HIMSS free membership for MHA students
Eligible healthcare and health IT students can take advantage of a complimentary individual membership to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Network with other professionals, take advantage of career services, discover professional opportunities and more.
Learning outcomes
Along with the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, students who graduate from the College of Health Professions should gain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes students will possess upon completion of the program of study. By the time you complete your Master of Health Administration degree, you should be able to perform these learning outcomes.
Accreditation
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation is your assurance the University meets quality standards.
Institutional accreditation
Regional accreditation is an institution-level accreditation status granted by one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies. Accreditation by more than one regional accrediting body is not permitted by the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.
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What sets us apart?
When you choose our Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics, you can:
Our unique Novel Initiative uses literary works to help students cultivate empathy for patients whose experiences might be different than their own.
Perfect for working adults, our MHA with a concentration in Informatics program can be completed in as little as 20 months, one 6-week course at a time.
We promise you’ll keep the same affordable tuition until you graduate from your degree program. With our Tuition Guarantee, count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education.
Take the next step
It’s time to let your education prepare you for the next phase of your business career. You’ve got the will. And with a Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Informatics degree that can be completed in about two years, you’ve got the way.
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