If your goal is to help communities stay healthy through health education and disease prevention, our Master of Health Administration – Public Health track can help prepare you for a variety of roles in public health.
You will have the opportunity to complete core Master of Health Administration courses while also being exposed to classes in public health, environmental and occupational health, and leadership principles and policies in public health. The goal of the program is to arm students like you with the tools they need to affect change within organizations delivering community healthcare.
Demand for Medical and Health Services Managers
The demand for medical and health services managers across the nation is expected to grow much faster than average. It’s predicted that jobs will increase by 32 percent between 2019 and 2029.
Our focused MHA – Project Management track can help prepare you to work in a variety of settings:
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Public Health Departments
- Physician Practices
- Health Insurance Organizations
Internships
Hands-on experience is an important part of building leadership skills. West Coast University offers MHA students a variety of internship opportunities — leveraging our relationship with the Red Cross, local organizations, and international partners to help place you in a rewarding and intellectually challenging environment.
Support Beyond Graduation
We support our students beyond the last day of classes. We are committed to helping our online Master of Health Administration – Public Health graduates throughout their careers.
Our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our students and graduates. We partner with industry professionals to enhance our students’ prospects for securing employment and achieving professional success.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Dallas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
