The Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) offers students a systematic overview of the healthcare system, a clear perspective on contemporary health policy, a mastery of management methods and a broad exposure to the practice of healthcare management. The program prepares healthcare managers for positions in a variety of locations, such as hospitals, healthcare systems, long term care facilities, clinics, insurance plans, consulting firms, health departments and government.
Our Program
The MHSA is a generalist degree offered through the University of Kansas School of Medicine. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration and taught on the KU Edwards Campus. The MHSA program is structured to meet several specific objectives:
- Faculty-student interaction is strongly encouraged. The program admits a limited number of students to keep class sizes small.
- The program incorporates extensive exposure to the practice of health services management through class projects, practitioner seminars and internships.
- The program is interdisciplinary. Core faculty is drawn from a variety of academic disciplines, and students may take courses in other departments and schools. Practicing health services executives serve as adjunct faculty in the program, as well.
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