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Capella University
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP

MHA Master of Health Administration Health Policy specialization

What You'll Learn

Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels

We have not yet collected enough information to publish learning outcome data for this program.

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

  • Health Policy
  • Health Care Operations
  • General Health Administration

Quality and Professional Relevance

  • Capella's MHA curriculum is designed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™ that incorporates all 26 competencies required by the NCHL — with special emphasis on these critical areas:
    • Financial skills
    • Impact and influence
    • Information technology management
    • Organizational awareness
    • Performance measurement
    • Process management and organizational design
    • Project management
  • Capella's MHA program features a collaborative, problem-based learning model that incorporates industry best practices and the knowledge and skill sets expected by leading health care organizations.
  • Capella's MHA program uses simulations, group problem-solving, and real-time coaching sessions to strengthen the collaboration and communication skills needed by health care leaders.
  • Because they incorporate the assessments and educational interventions of the NCHL Health Leadership Competency Model, Capella's MHA programs can help you build the skills for health care leadership — whatever your previous experience in the industry may be.
  • In a joint study conducted by Capella University and the NCHL, current students agree Capella's MHA program — which integrates the leadership-focused NCHL Health Leadership Competency Model — is delivering the advanced, real-world capabilities they need to become tomorrow's health care leaders.

Expected Program Outcomes for All Specializations

  1. Facilitate organizational transformation and change processes in health care.
  2. Implement strategic planning and health care administration strategies for optimal organizational performance.
  3. Support vision and ethical leadership decision making in health care administration.
  4. Promote an employee-conscious organizational climate consistent with professional standards.
  5. Incorporate critical thinking for effective communication in multi-disciplinary and cross-professional collaboration.
  6. Apply research methods and evidence-based practice to health care administration.