Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Health Care Management

Overview

Prepare to Lead in Public Healthcare

If you would like to work in a leadership role in a public sector healthcare organization, Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Healthcare Management offers a way to gain critical insights into this dynamic field. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences designed this program to allow you to explore the principles and models for the recognition, analysis and resolution of ethical dilemmas in health occupations. Legal responsibility, workplace safety and the healthcare facility's obligation to provide protection from injury for patients, their families and staff are topics that are examined. In addition, you examine practical financial analysis skills that have immediate application within the healthcare industry.

When you enroll in the Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Health Care Management, you have the opportunity to gain an in-depth perspective on public health models, including their legal and overall responsibility to remain operational and provide services to the public. In addition to specific topics related to public health, you can also explore ethical decision-making in healthcare leadership as well as the role of a servant leader.

Degree Outcomes

Investigate Publically Funded Institutions

Coursework in the MPA program allows you to apply administrative skills in the areas of leadership, human capital development, policy and governance within a public sector healthcare environment. You may also develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary healthcare models from financial, economic, quality, access and disparity perspectives. It is from this broad perspective that you can begin defining your role and perspective as an administrator within the healthcare system. You also have the opportunity to investigate your options and define your potential to serve as a leader of systematic improvement within your healthcare discipline, based on changes in these driving factors.

What You Will Learn

Gain Knowledge in Public Health

The coursework includes exploration of:

• The development and management of human capital, as well as administration of healthcare entities and functions
• Public sector revenue and expenditure structures
• Healthcare models featuring an analysis of financial, quality and accessibility issues
• A broad investigation of healthcare, government and public funding
• An exploration of leadership potential and capabilities for continuous improvement in healthcare
• Financial analysis within the healthcare industry
• The role of government economic policies in social equity and market failure
• Economic variables that impact health care entities performance and outcomes

Career Outcomes

Define Your Role in Public Health

GCU's MPA helps prepare you for a career working in the public sector with healthcare systems. You have the opportunity to be challenged to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector healthcare organizations today.