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	x remove Health Administration, M.H.A.
Credits Required	48 - 54
Format	Hybrid
Location	Classes for this major are a combination of online and in-seat at the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
Coursework	Students will study a variety of topics, including: Healthcare financial management Quality and process improvement Health policy and politics Healthcare law and ethics Health information technology Human resource management Population health
Career Options	Graduates find employment in a variety of professions, including management and/or planning positions in: Health system administration Human resources and talent management Community benefit administration Finance Insurance and managed care Marketing Health information systems management
Application Deadline	Deadline for fall semester is July 1; winter deadline is November 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
Skills Employers Want	The Master of Health Administration (MHA) at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings and alumni job positions in the health administration field. Revenue cycle analysis Program planning and management Talent management Patient safety Process improvement Product development and marketing Innovation development Account management Source: EMSI, 2022