Master of Science in Health Administration
Grand Canyon University

Program Details

Health care professionals who want to advance in the field can apply for the online master’s in Health Administration from Grand Canyon University. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to serve as middle- and upper-level managers in a variety of health organization settings.

GCU emphasizes a Christian worldview and the value of servant leadership throughout the curriculum. Students will complete a 16-week practicum as well as learning how to effectively manage employees, use critical thinking skills to improve outcomes, and recognize the diversity of patients. Courses also cover topics including legal and ethical principles, contemporary health care delivery models, and health care business analysis.

Graduates of this degree program have gone on to serve in administrative positions in settings such as:

  • Hospitals
  • Long term care facilities
  • Outpatient facilities
  • Physician offices
  • Mental health agencies
  • Insurance companies
  • Public health agencies

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Grand Canyon University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.8 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may be eligible for admission with a graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college or program and passing GMAT/GRE test scores.

Disclosures

Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.  

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