USC Price School Executive Master of Health Administration
The Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) online degree offers an unparalleled opportunit
Developed for both mid-career clinical and management professionals, the Executive Master of Health Administration online program from the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy delivers a transformative graduate level educational experience designed to prepare the nation’s leading health care executives with the tools for success. The core Executive MHA curriculum dev
elops "business of healthcare" competencies in the areas of leadership and management, legal issues, health economics and finance, managed care, quality, information management and strategy. The innovative degree design also provides for elective units that enable each executive to develop competencies and expertise in areas of special interest, ranging from health policy to ventures development. Many courses may be taken in either Los Angeles or Sacramento. This learner-centered combination of core and elective units results in a customized educational experience unique among executive health degree programs. As an Executive MHA participant, you will gain:
•Management skills and competencies that will distinguish you from your peers, advance your career and expand your professional options
•Technical skills in specific areas of expertise relevant to your career
•Analytical tools to support effective decision-making
•Practical knowledge to quickly master and apply the latest business strategies and practices
•Leadership capabilities to confidently inspire people and guide organizations
•The ability to anticipate, assess and shape emerging policy, system and managerial issues created by the rapid restructuring of healthcare
•Networking opportunities to expand your contacts, build alliances and forge essential business relationships
In addition, the EMHA program is flexibly designed to accommodate the schedules of fully employed mid- to senior-level professionals, enabling them to work and earn their degrees at their own pace, as they continue to progress in their careers. Participants sharpen their business acumen by gaining exposure to and in-depth knowledge of the latest theories and best practices in contemporary health management. A practical, problem-solving approach ensures that skills can immediately be applied on the job
