Healthcare administration

Healthcare administration is a term that typically refers to the Master of Health Administration (MHA)&mdash;also Master of Healthcare Administration&mdash; degree, which is a graduate professional degree that provides training in health policy, economics, project and program implementation. The degree program is designed to give graduates of health disciplines (in particular) greater understanding of management issues and prepare them for senior management roles, and is awarded by many American, European and Australian universities. The degree traditionally focuses on health administration at the local, state, and federal level as well as in the nonprofit sector. This contrasts with the general Master of Business Administration or the Master of Public Administration degrees.