2020-2021 Samford University Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 25, 2024  
2020-2021 Samford University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Healthcare Administration (M.H.C.A.)


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The master of healthcare administration (M.H.C.A.) is the terminal degree required for executive management positions in healthcare. The Samford University M.H.C.A. program provides a competency-based curriculum that prepares students for leadership roles within a variety of different healthcare settings. The M.H.C.A. is an online, five-semester synchronous program. The curriculum is designed to provide mastery in communication, leadership, professionalism, business knowledge, and healthcare systems competencies as well as a competitive edge in project management and quality improvement. A minimum 120-hour internship is required for students with less than five years clinical or healthcare management experience. Students who have the minimal five years of experience may elect to complete an Advanced Leadership Project with a senior healthcare executive mentor.

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