Healthcare Administration MicroMasters Program

Overview

The Healthcare Administration MicroMasters program consists of 7 courses and a capstone exam. After completing, you can also apply to Doane University to complete your MBA online for approximately $10,500.

The Healthcare Administration MicroMasters Program at Doane University - DoaneX will introduce learners to management and leadership frameworks, theories and case studies specific to healthcare organizations. It will also prepare students with the skills to manage the complex issues inherent in healthcare systems and lead in the public health sector.

Learners will examine a variety of evidence-based methods to advocate for patients, families, and communities, as well as within healthcare organizations. They will also explore financial management techniques used to prepare budgets, develop financial forecasts, assess investment alternatives, and leverage capital structures all within the context of healthcare organizations and explore the healthcare system economic environment by taking on managerial roles.

Job Outlook

• Healthcare Administration will allow learners to navigate and advance within a variety of healthcare settings.

• The Healthcare Industries’ need for Healthcare Administrators has an average yearly growth of 17% and career opportunities for highly trained Healthcare Administrators continue to rise.

• A successful Healthcare Administrator possesses analytical, communication, interpersonal, leadership and technical skills, and is detail oriented.

• Career opportunities in healthcare for advancement as directors, managers, public health and healthcare industry leaders.

• Medical and Health Services Managers median salary in 2016 was $96,540 per year