Who are We?
We offer students the ability to receive a 21st century education while exploring firsthand the influences of the past. We also blends a focus on cutting edge business and leadership skills with a culture of commitment to community service.
Learn more about Health AdministrationAlumni Give Back!
“I am thankful for those who invested in me to enable me to be a better leader. I am also grateful for the opportunity to work with the program and with young leaders, to prepare them for the future.
Learn more about our alumni and friendsThe Administrative Residency
A unique feature of our program is the required one-year administrative residency, prior to graduation. Our program was founded on the belief that the application of knowledge and skills in the practice environment is crucial for launching a career as a healthcare executive.
Learn more about administrative residencyWe Did It!
In less than 8 weeks, the VCU HAD community of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends succeeded in endowing the Yasar A. Ozcan Scholarship to honor his 38 years of service to the Department. Thank you so much for your support!
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Leading to New Heights
MHA students grow and learn through intensive team-building. We use programs like high ropes courses and escape rooms to model team-building theory we learn in the classroom. Why shouldn't professional growth be fun?
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Master of Health Administration
Our Master of Health Administration program is an “industry specific” leadership program — which means you will have rigorous leadership and management training while learning about the uniqueness of the health care and nonprofit sector
Master of Science in Health Administration
The Master of Science in Health Administration program is a professional program provided in a convenient, online format — combined with six on-campus sessions — so that health care professionals working full time can earn a Master of Science in Health Administration from anywhere in the U.S. in a matter of 22 months.
Health Services Organization and Research
The Doctoral Program in Health Services Organization and Research (HSOR) prepares individuals for careers in teaching, research, and consulting at the highest level of capability in the field of health care organizational analysis and health services research.
Recent News
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Paula Song, Ph.D, named new chair of Health Administration
Sep 15, 2020
The VCU College of Health Professions has named Paula Song, Ph.D., as the new chair of the Department of Health Administration, effective Sept. 1.