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Topics addressed throughout the online MHCA curriculum include finance, economics, leadership, quality improvement, risk management, health policy, law, ethics, strategic planning, information systems, statistical reasoning, and human resources.
To be awarded the Master of Arts in Health Care Administration degree, all students must complete 36 credit hours with a 3.0 minimum grade point average in all coursework attempted at the University.
This program is not designed to meet the state educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification in any state. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular profession shall carefully research the requirements prior to enrollment and regularly review the requirements as they are subject to change. Requirements vary by state. The University of Arizona Global Campus does not guarantee that any professional organization will accept a graduate’s application to sit for any exam for the purpose of professional certification. Further, a criminal record may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification, or employment in their field of study.
Certain degree programs may not be available in all states.
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Careers in Health Care Administration
Health care is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in America*. The demand for qualified managers who have education related to health care administration is expected to escalate*. Use your experience and knowledge as a professional to seek a health care administration career in any of these areas:
- Hospital
- Hospice and Health Clinic Administration
- Clinical Informatics
- Government Agency Healthcare Administration
While many entry-level positions in health care only require a Bachelor's degree, the Master of Arts in Health Care Administration is typically required to advance to many senior management positions. Among the many health care careers available to graduates are:
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Mental Health Program Manager
- Health Information Management Director


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