PhD in Healthcare Administration

Course Duration : 3 Years

Credit Hours: 72

The PhD in Healthcare Administration is designed to provide advanced capabilities for scholars and practitioners alike in an area of immense interest in contemporary society. With the changes in the healthcare system and the rise of people using it, the career outlook for individuals who specialize in this area is very good. The healthcare administration PhD specialization will help you develop essential perspectives and skills for application of theoretical and research-based health care industry management issues.

A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Healthcare Administration is a terminal degree that focuses on the theoretical and conceptual aspects of healthcare administration, leadership, and management. It prepares individuals for careers in research, academia, and senior leadership positions in healthcare organizations.

A Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration typically covers advanced topics such as: 1. Healthcare policy and economics 2. Organizational theory and behavior 3. Leadership and management 4. Healthcare finance and accounting 5. Quality improvement and patient safety 6. Healthcare information systems and technology 7. Research methods and statistical analysis Graduates with a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration can pursue careers as: 1. University professors and researchers 2. Senior healthcare executives and administrators 3. Healthcare consultants and policy analysts 4. Researchers and scientists in healthcare organizations 5. Leaders in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship

Admissions Requirements

• Completed application

• Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution

• Current resume

• Writing sample or purpose statement

• Official transcripts from previously attended institutions

• No GMAT or GRE required

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Degree Requirements

• The maximum time limit to complete the program is seven years or 150% of the credits, whichever the student reaches first.

• A minimum of 37 credit hours must be completed .

• Up to 50% of the required credit hours can be transferred into the program.

• Graduation is contingent upon the completion of 73 hours of prescribed courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 and no more than one C. Students must complete all coursework, pass the written comprehensive examination, and successfully write, present, and defend their dissertation.

• Continuous enrollment (a minimum of one course per semester) is required Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

• In the event of extenuating circumstances, a PhD student may request in writing one Leave of Absence of up to two semesters. A PhD student who remains inactive for longer than two semesters must reapply to the program. Special accommodations will be extended for military deployments. The LOA does not “stop the clock” on the 7-year time limit for degree completion.
  

Courses

Professional Core

BUS 621 - Management Information Systems 3 Credit Hours

BUS 622 - Principles of Organization Finance 3 Credit Hours

MPH 640 - Measures in Epidemiology 3 Credit Hours

LEA 705 - Organizational Theory & Behavior 3 Credit Hours

LEA 706 - Organizational Communication 3 Credit Hours

LEA 707 - Conflict Resolution 3 Credit Hours

LEA 708 - PhD Residency 1 Credit Hour

LEA 801 - Strategic Planning 3 Credit Hours

MPH 501 - Introduction to Public Health 3 Credit Hours

MPH 505 - Epidemiology 3 Credit Hours

MPH 565 - Public Health Policy 3 Credit Hours

MPH 570 - Health Economics

MPH 571 - Healthcare Marketing

LEA 823 - Healthcare Administration 3 Credit Hours

MPH 510 - Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology 3 Credit Hours

MPH 525 - Health Promotion 3 Credit Hours

MPH 530 - Global Public Health 3 Credit Hours

MPH 560 - Maternal & Child Health 3 Credit Hours

MPH 620 - Program Planning and Evaluation Public Health 3 Credit Hours

MPH 630 - Human Health & Nutrition 3 Credit Hours

MPH 650 - US Health Care & Equity 3 Credit Hours

MPH 660 - The Science of Addiction 3 Credit Hours

RES 710 - Academic Writing 3 Credit Hours

RES 801 - Research Design 3 Credit Hours

RES 802 - Research Design 3 Credit Hours

RES 803 - Research Design 3 Credit Hours

Comprehensive Exam (1 Credit Hours)

COM PEX - Comprehensive Exam 1 Credit Hours

RES 800 - Dissertation 6 Credit Hours

RES 801 - Dissertation 6 Credit Hours

RES 802 - Dissertation 6 Credit Hours