Master of Public Administration / Healthcare Management
Upper Iowa University

Program Details

Upper Iowa University offers the online MPA with a concentration in Healthcare Management. This program is designed to equip public administrators (aspiring and seasoned) with the skills and knowledge needed to manage public policy in the political and legal environment. The curriculum, framed by the public values of democracy, diversity, and due process, focuses on leadership and management, meaningful participation in the policy process, engaging a diverse citizenry, and improving decision making.

This Health & Human Services emphasis is designed to provide students with specialized knowledge of the issues and challenges facing leaders in health and human services organizations. The curriculum includes the following courses to choose from:

  • Healthcare Quality Assessment and Improvement
  • Healthcare Informatics Technology Management
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Systems
  • Healthcare Financial Management
  • Public Policy and Healthcare
  • Healthcare Law and Ethics
  • Healthcare Economics

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Upper Iowa University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GMAT, GRE

Application Requirements

Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Official College Transcript(s), Essay/Writing Sample