Many health care administrators work in a hospital or clinic setting.
A health care administration degree prepares a graduate for a career in a hospital, long-term care facility or even in public health. Students in this field study leadership, business management and finance in addition to health-related topics. This degree program is offered at the bachelor, master's and doctorate degree level at a variety of universities in Michigan.
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan, located in the southeastern corner of the state in Ann Arbor, is one of the largest schools in Michigan. The University of Michigan offers a master's degree in health services administration through the School of Public Health. The master's program is modeled after a business administration program, focusing on finance, marketing and management. However, health care courses are incorporated into the curriculuml, including a class on health policy and epidemiology. Students must also complete a capstone course in health policy or analysis of case studies. A 10 to 12 week internship is also required between the first and second year of the program. A number of student associations are available to students, including the Public Health Student Association (PHSA) and the Michigan Healthcare Executive Student Association (MHESA).
University of Michigan
200 Fletcher St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-764-0384
umich.edu
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University is located near the center of Michigan's lower peninsula in Mount Pleasant. This university offers a distance learning program for students seeking a doctorate of health administration. This degree involves online courses, with six two-and-a-half day seminars at either the Mount Pleasant campus or one of several locations nationwide. This program is available to students who have already earned their master's or doctorate in a related field. At the end of the program, each doctoral student completes a dissertation on an applied research topic of their choice. Two possible course schedules are available; full-time students can choose the three-year plan, while part-time students have the option of a five-year plan.
Central Michigan University
1200 S. Franklin St.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
989-774-4000
cmich.edu
Ferris State University
Ferris State University in Big Rapids offers students the opportunity to start off their college career with a focus in health care administration. This school offers a bachelor degree in the field through their College of Allied Health Sciences. Incoming freshman or transfers who have an associate degree in health care administration are eligible to enroll. In addition to their general education requirements, students in the program take courses in marketing, accounting, health-care planning and quality assurance. This program is also located at the Grand Rapids campus through evening courses. Many graduates of the bachelor degree program go on to earn their master's in this field.
Ferris State University
200 Ferris Dr.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-591-2270
www.ferris.edu
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