GRADUATE STUDIES
Master of Healthcare Administration
23%
job growth projected through 2034* * According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 report.
$117,960 median annual salary for medical and health services managers* * According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 report.
$117,960 median annual salary for medical and health services managers*
$77,368 median annual salary for healthcare leadership graduates with a bachelor’s degree** * According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 report. **According to ZipRecruiter, 2026 report.
Gain the expertise and leadership skills to drive meaningful change and make an impact in healthcare administration. Our master of healthcare administration program offers personalized flexibility with both online and in-person course options, as well as the ability to enroll either full-time or part-time. Whether you’re currently working or managing other commitments, you can proceed at your own pace while still achieving your career goals. You’ll gain hands-on, practical experience through a 240-hour internship at hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations. These partnerships provide valuable, real-world exposure where you’ll apply what you’ve learned directly in healthcare settings, building your skills and confidence in the field. Our experienced faculty bring years of industry expertise, teaching you how to enhance patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, and navigate healthcare policies with cultural sensitivity. With their guidance, you’ll develop the leadership skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today’s complex healthcare landscape.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a graduate admission counselor today! Email us at grad@valpo.edu or call 219.464.5313.
C O R E R E Q U I R E M E N T S
36 CR.
HADM 501
Understanding Healthcare Organizations
3 Cr.
HADM 517
Leadership and Team Building in Healthcare Administration
2 Cr.
HADM 520 Financial Management in Healthcare
3 Cr.
HADM 601
Research and Program Evaluation
3 Cr.
HADM 602 Managing and Analyzing Healthcare Information
3 Cr.
HADM 650 Managing People and Human Resources
3 Cr.
HADM 665 Population, Community, and National Health
3 Cr.
HADM 672
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3 Cr.
HADM 675
Organizational and Government Policy in Healthcare
3 Cr.
IPE 640
Applications in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Population Health
3 Cr.
IPE 518
Global Health Issues
3 Cr.
IPE 710
Leadership in Quality and Patient Safety
1 Cr.
MBA 505
Marketing Management and Consumer Experience
3 Cr.
I N T E R N S H I P
3 CR.
HADM 686 Internship
3 Cr.
*International students are required to take GRD 500 Graduate Academic Success in their first semester of enrollment.
“ The master of healthcare administration program offers advanced courses that integrate aspects of both business and health, so we as future healthcare professionals are fully prepared and equipped to meet the challenges that we will face in the workforce. Additionally, the professors offer a wide array of experiences and knowledge that provides a varied perspective into the future roles in our careers.” BELLA RAVOTTO ’22, ’23 MHA
MAJOR: HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP GRADUATE PROGRAM: MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
ADMISSION CHECKLIST Valparaiso University graduate application (online) Official bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed Two letters of recommendation A reflective essay indicating your anticipated career goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in the particular program you are applying for at Valpo
Shine at Valpo
Supplemental application form that includes writing prompt
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Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad.
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