The United States health care industry is continuously changing due to economic pressures, political issues and technological advancements. In order to maintain the viability and success of their organizations, health care managers must be fully cognizant of pending changes and the implications of these changes for their organizations. This keen awareness will allow them to envision the future in order to plot their organizations route through rough waters. The only way to focus and prepare for pending change is through continuous education, and earning an advanced degree, such as a Master of Health Administration.Florida Atlantic University’s Executive Master in Health Administration is designed to meet the needs of health professionals and others, in developing or enhancing the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for such leadership positions amidst the constant changes in health care delivery, managed care, policy regulation, and a diversified consumer environment. Classes, taught by experienced health professionals, are conveniently scheduled on the main campus in the evening. To meet the needs of working health professionals, advanced learning technologies are in place to accommodate busy professionals.
Students in this program have varied backgrounds including physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and others. They have chosen health care administration because it provides challenges and rewards not available in other careers.
The culturally diverse blend of students creates an outstanding learning environment, which mirrors the local healthcare community blend of employees. Students are provided an opportunity to interact with each other through classroom activities and fully grasp the concept of leading others for whom English is a second language. In addition, they have the chance to learn how cultural differences impact individual thought processes and their approach to work related issues. This classroom learning laboratory gives each student greater depth to their educational experience in health services administration.
The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). As the AACSB is the Gold Standard in Business School accreditation, the College of Business is only 1 of 149 institutions worldwide accredited through the doctoral level. In addition to AACSB accreditation, we are also in full compliance with the guidelines for regional accreditation under the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Successful health care managers identify issues and trends by reading, interacting with peers and astutely monitoring industry trends. These individuals never stop learning, because they continuously challenge themselves to improve their organizations. Advanced education assists you by fine-tuning your critical thinking and analytical skills.
