Master of Health Care Administration

Valparaiso University’s Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA) provides students with the skills and experience to become leaders in a variety of health care settings. Graduates go on to positions such as hospital administrators, health information management directors, nursing home administrators, health care managers, and more.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has projected a 28% job growth for medical and health services managers between 2021 and 2031. A degree in health care administration provides the essential knowledge and fundamental skills for a successful future.Valpo’s MHCA program teaches students to use critical thinking skills to effectively communicate and manage employees; to improve patient safety, clinical processes and health outcomes; and to respectfully recognize the diversity of their patients and populations while executing the policies of their health care organization.Outside the classroom, students acquire practical experience through an internship totaling 240 hours (3 credits at 80 hours per credit).Students may complete this 39-credit program on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Submit official transcripts with both original and English translations of all university courses in which you have been enrolled.Once you give the envelope to the Graduate Admissions Office, we will open the envelope, verify the official transcripts, scan them into your profile, and contact the registrar office notifying them we received your official transcripts. 6.0 minimum IELTS. 75 minimum TOEFL internet-based780 minimum TOEIC 110 minimum Duolingo (the TESOL, ESC, MSN and DNP programs at Valpo do not accept Duolingo at this time)56 minimum PTE Earn a 3.0 GPA (B average) in all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework