Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Sustainability Management

The Master of Health Administration prepares leaders and aspiring leaders in the health sector by providing the competencies necessary to drive the future of healthcare through effective facilitation of cross-system transformation and the improvement of health outcomes for patients, populations, and providers. Areas of inquiry include industry and organizational dynamics, visioning the future, forming strategic relationships, leading with authenticity, creating a sustainable personal legacy, and transformation and execution in diverse health system contexts.As the health industry continues to undergo unprecedented growth, "health" is beginning to encompass everything from patient care to community engagement to overarching system design. The curricular framework for the newest version of the MHA is provided by the industry standard American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The program provides UOPX students with an academically- rigorous and integrated experience that requires both critical thinking and creativity, while remaining aligned to professional and industry standards.The concentration in Sustainability Management for Health Care prepares learners to lead at the intersection of the environmental, social and economic domains of the health sector. The program is designed to help leaders and aspiring leaders cultivate environmental, economic, and social sensitivities to address the footprint of the health care industry. Content includes strategies to successfully navigate resource and supply chain use in health care contexts, engagement with the community regarding the health and well-being of current and future generations, as well as the implications of sustainability initiatives and the "triple bottom line" in the health sector.