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Position yourself for leadership roles in healthcare administration with an MPA-Healthcare
Develop the strategic mindset and analytical skills necessary to drive operational excellence, improve patient outcomes, and navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the healthcare sector. Franklin’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a Specialization in Healthcare provides comprehensive training in administering healthcare delivery systems, programs and organizations with an applied curriculum focused on healthcare-specific policies, operations and analytics. Complete your degree 100% online in as few as 14 months.
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MPA - Healthcare Specialization Degree Overview
Get the skills to excel with a theory-to-practice online MPA
With interactive assignments, you’ll have many opportunities to connect what you learn to what’s happening in your community. In addition to Franklin’s faculty of in-field scholar-practitioners who bring their expertise to each course, you’ll have assignments like leader interviews that put you 1:1 with a government leader. You’ll also write policy memos on issues that are currently being debated.
You gain valuable insights into the reality of governance, decision-making and community engagement through the scenario-based learning that is woven throughout the master’s in public administration program. You’ll become well acquainted with Franklin Heights (pop. 132,520), a hypothetical city that becomes the backdrop for public administration theories and concepts. Each course introduces a new aspect of city life full of real-world dilemmas and opportunities to apply your new-found knowledge.
Develop specialized expertise in healthcare with an online MPA-Healthcare degree
Through six, 6-week major area courses, you’ll build strong communication and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills that will equip you for leadership and management roles in government agencies, public service organizations, policy and research institutions or regulatory bodies. The three courses that comprise the MPA-Healthcare Specialization will help you gain a competitive edge in the rapidly growing healthcare industry with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and best practices in healthcare leadership and administration.
Understand how leadership influences the delivery of healthcare services
You’ll get a comprehensive overview of the main theoretical and practical elements of leadership and current issues that affect healthcare delivery, such as managing professionals, financial management and services utilization. You’ll compare how healthcare services are accessed and delivered in the United States and abroad, which helps you develop a global perspective and an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of different healthcare systems. To develop informed and effective decision-making skills, you’ll analyze and evaluate the economic factors that influence healthcare delivery, such as cost and spending, and how resources, such as the healthcare workforce, are used in healthcare delivery. You'll also evaluate the quality of healthcare services and the role of technology in improving quality of care, which are key aspects of ensuring patient safety and satisfaction, as well as organizational performance and reputation.
Develop a strong foundation in health law and ethics
Get the knowledge you need to become a competent and ethical healthcare leader who can navigate the complex and dynamic healthcare environment. You will learn how to deal with the legal, practical, moral and ethical issues that healthcare organizations face on a daily basis, and how to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. You will also gain skills in evaluating ethical decisions and practices, analyzing healthcare legal cases and professional codes of ethics, and developing strategies to influence legislation for healthcare ethical and legal dilemmas.
Gain a comprehensive and critical perspective on health policy
Learn how to influence health policymaking and politics, and understand their impact on health administration and leadership. You'll apply political concepts and models to analyze various policy issues and their implications for health organizations and professions. You’ll also learn how to participate in the policymaking process and achieve your goals as a healthcare leader. Applied coursework will help you to develop your analytical and communication skills and enhance your professional competence and career opportunities in the health sector.
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MPA - Healthcare Specialization Degree Courses & Curriculum
Microcredentials Align with Job Essentials
In today's dynamic work environments, adaptive professionals thrive. A microcredential - either as a stand-alone course or integrated into your degree program - is a short, skill-specific recognition that enables you to demonstrate your competency in a distinct area. Like Franklin's degree programs, microcredentials are aligned with market and industry demand to ensure what you learn can be put to use right away. Microcredentials are easily shared via digital badges and can be stacked to create a unique portfolio of in-demand skills.
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Public Health Administrator
Public health administrators assess community health issues, develop and implement outreach programs, and create budgets related to public healthcare.
Healthcare Administrator
Healthcare administrators use their knowledge of regulatory framework to create policies and budgets that improve patient outcomes.
Health Services Manager
Health services managers oversee staffing, evaluating staff, developing budgets and monitoring compliance with government standards.
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Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you: