Play an integral role in the management of public health systems, healthcare organizations and hospital networks. With an education in health administration, you'll learn to effectively plan, direct and coordinate the delivery of healthcare.
Whether you’re new to the field, a clinician interested in the business side of healthcare, or a seasoned health management professional looking to grow your career, you'll gain the skills and experience needed to thrive in this dynamic, vital and growing industry.
Degree Programs
Graduate
- Health Services Administration
- Executive Health Services Administration
Online Executive Health Services Administration, EMHA
Health Care Risk Management, Graduate Certificate
Public Affairs, Ph.D. (Global and Community Health Services Research Specialization)
What to expect with a health administration degree.
Explore the field’s diverse career options and how to get there.
Student Experience
As part of our health administration programs, you’ll have access to student and professional organizations, fellowships and study abroad. Find out more about our immersive student experience.
Faculty
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Barbara Andraka-Christou, Ph.D., J.D.
Associate Professor -
Yara Asi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor -
Catherine Bush, Ph.D.
Lecturer -
Mark Bush, D.H.A, M.B.A.
Associate Lecturer and Undergraduate Health Services Administration Academic Program Coordinator -
Michelle Chandler, Ph.D.
Lecturer -
Latarsha Chisholm, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Associate Professor -
Sung Choi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor -
Ashley Wilt, Ph.D., SHRM-CP
Lecturer -
Kendall Cortelyou, Ph.D.
Professor and School Director -
Michelle Crozier, Ph.D.
Lecturer and HCI Academic Program Coordinator -
Shannon Elswick, MSHA, FACHE
Associate Instructor and Executive in Residence -
Varadraj Gurupur, Ph.D.
Associate Professor -
Jillian Harrington, Ed.D., CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-I, CEMC, MHP
Lecturer -
Su-I Hou, Dr.P.H., CPH, MCHES, RN, CDP, FACHE, FGSA
Professor -
Christian King, Ph.D.
Associate Professor -
Kourtney Nieves, Ph.D.
Associate Lecturer -
Dawn Oetjen, Ph.D., M.H.A.
Professor and Executive MHA Academic Program Coordinator -
Reid Oetjen, Ph.D.
Professor and MHA Program Coordinator -
Bernardo Ramirez, M.D., MBA
Associate Professor -
Meredith Robertson
Associate Instructor -
Timothy Rotarius, Ph.D., M.B.A., B.B.A.
Professor -
Steven Ton, M.S.
Associate Instructor -
Samuel D. Towne, Ph.D., MPH, CPH, FAAHB
Associate Professor -
Amanda Walden, Ph.D., RHIA, CHDA
Senior Lecturer and HIIM Academic Program Coordinator -
Philip Wessel, M.H.A.
Senior Lecturer -
Cynthia Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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