Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree program is designed to develop and strengthen the knowledge, skills, and attitudes health care administrators need to lead in today's complex and dynamic health care delivery environment. Learners develop a strategic orientation to approaching health administration problems and issues, innovative thinking skills that produce effective solutions, and a results-oriented leadership style that is grounded in performance measurement and management. Throughout the program, learners apply evidence-based leadership and management strategies, analyze the challenges and opportunities associated with health policy development and implementation, and evaluate emerging trends and innovations in health administration. Building on these skills, learners conduct a research project that is designed to improve the performance of a health care delivery system or solve a problem experienced by health care organizations, to contribute new information to the field. Upon successful completion of this degree program, learners are prepared to pursue advanced health administration leadership roles in academic, organizational, consulting, or policy making settings.
| DHA8001 | Foundations of Healthcare Administration for Doctoral Learners | 4 |
| DHA8004 | Innovative Business Practices in Health Care | 6 |
| DHA8007 | Strategic Financial Management in Health Care | 6 |
| DHA8008 | Health Care Policy Processes | 6 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| DHA-V8925 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation | 3 |
| DHA-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development Topic Development | 3 |
| DHA8026 | Regulatory Compliance for Health Care Leaders | 6 |
| DHA8032 | Strategic Vision and Planning in Health Care | 6 |
Choose two from the following courses.
| BMGT8412 | Creating Adaptive, Innovative Workplaces | 4 |
| BMGT8614 | Leading the Organizational System | 4 |
| DB8610 | Leadership Theory and Practice | 4 |
| DB8710 | Strategy and Innovation: Theorizing, Crafting, Executing | 4 |
Learners must register for DHA9971 a minimum of four times to fulfill their program requirements.
Total
At least 76 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.