Health Care Administration & Policy

The Health Care Industry is one of the three largest industries in the United States based on revenues, total assets or number of employees. Opportunities for employment in health care organizations are abundant in the Las Vegas Valley.

Job opportunities occur in the following types of organizations:

Hospitals
Ambulatory care facilities
Long-term care facilities
Medical practices
Insurance companies
Public health agencies
Mental health programs
Managed care organizations
Community health programs

Students in the Health Care Administration M.H.A. gain a broad view of the health care delivery system and develop an understanding of health and disease. They develop analytical skills through the curriculum and internships to prepare them for leadership positions in the organization, financing, and delivery of health care services.

Chris Cochran, Ph.D., Chair
Jie Shen, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator  

Program Information 

Health Care Administration and Policy Faculty 

Health Care Administration and Policy Courses 

Department Website

Plan 

Master of Healthcare Administration