54 hours

Online HAMPCAS application All students must have a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution and a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. In addition, other requirements include: Academic Transcripts Entrance Test Scores (Optional, not required) Application Processing Fees Current resume or CV Three recommendations by Discipline Specific Academic Advisors or Employers Personal Interview Personal Statement of Academic and Professional Background and Career Objectives

Entrance Requirement

Fall admissions cycle: January 5: Deadline to have a complete application submitted to be considered for available assistantships and financial aid opportunities May 1: Final application deadline to be considered for Fall semester admissions

HPAM 7150

United States Health Care Delivery Systems

3

HPAM 7250

Human Resources Management in Health Care

3

HPAM 7350

Introduction to Quantitative Analysis

3

HPAM 7400

Health Policy Analysis and Health Systems Performance

3

HPAM 7410

Health Informatics I

3

HPAM 7500

Organizational Theory and Behavior in Health Care

3

HPAM 7510

Management and Leadership in Ambulatory Care

3

HPAM 7550

Quality Improvement in Health I

3

HPAM 7600

Cases in Health Economics and Economic Evaluation

3

HPAM 7650

Comparative Healthcare Systems

3

HPAM 7700

Leadership and Management of Public Health Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations

3

HPAM 7740

Fundamentals of Health Care Accounting

3

HPAM 7750

Finance for Health Administration

3

HPAM 7760

Healthcare Law and Ethics

3

HPAM 7810

Emerging Topics in Healthcare and Leadership

2

HPAM 7900

Internship in Health Administration

3

HPAM 7910

Professional Development Seminar in Health Administration I

1

HPAM 7920

Professional Development Seminar in Health Administration II

1

HPAM 7930

Professional Development Seminar in Health Administration III

1

HPAM 7940

Professional Development Seminar in Health Administration IV

1

HPAM 7950

Capstone Project in Health Administration

3

Students must complete a 300-hour summer internship between their 1st and 2nd year. Students must complete their Capstone Project in Health Administration. Students must successfully pass a two-part comprehensive examination. The first part will be administered at the end of their first year of study with the second part administered at the beginning of the semester in which they will graduate.

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

After graduation, our students have moved into a variety of careers in healthcare administration, including fellowships, hospitals or health systems, physician practice, and consulting.

The course HPAM 7650 provides students with a study away opportunity during the summer semester between year 1 and year 2.

Students are required to complete a 300-hour summer internship between their 1st and 2nd year of study. They are encouraged to find an internship in the area of healthcare administration that interests them (operations, HR, quality improvement, patient experience, etc.). If students are unable to find a placement, the Program Director and Manager will work alongside students to ensure they are placed.

Students are encouraged to volunteer or pursue part-time jobs in the healthcare industry for hands on experience while completing the program. Students are also encouraged to attend professional conferences and meetings. These present great networking opportunities for students.

MHA Student Executive Board - Acts as a unifying force for the students of the MHA program in addition to providing a social and academic support network, fosters a relationship between the MHA students and the faculty, staff, and administration of the College of Public Health/Master of Health Administration Program while acting as voice for the students of the program. American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) - ACHE serves as a network of healthcare professionals dedicated to making health care safer, more accessible, and more affordable to all while advancing equity, quality, and efficiency in health. As a member of the ACHE UGA Student Chapter, you will have access to fresh insights, diverse perspectives, and an abundance of opportunities for collaboration within healthcare from a variety of settings.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) - The IHI Open School University of Georgia Chapter is a face-to-face, interpersonal organization for like-minded students, residents, and health care professionals to interact and gain critical skills to improve care.