Louisiana is situated in the southern region of the United States along the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River. It’s considered the 31st most extensive and 25th most populous state in the nation with the largest city being New Orleans. Nicknamed the “Bayou State,” “Pelican State,” and the “Child of the Mississippi,” Louisiana is famous from coast to coast for its:
- jazz music
- crawfish
- alligators
- shrimp fishing
- oil refineries
- humid subtropical climate
- Tabasco sauce
- great food inspired by the Cajun and French cultures
Despite being home to more than 4.4 million residents, the following is the only Master’s level program in Healthcare Management that is accredited by the CAHME in Louisiana.
Tulane University
Department of Global Health Systems and Development
Tulane University is located in the heart New Orleans just four miles from the French Quarter known for much more than just its raucous Mardi Gras celebrations. The University is a comprehensive private institution that offers an unparalleled educational experience. It’s one of the most respected universities in the United States. U.S. News and World Report ranked Tulane as the country’s:
- 52nd best college
- 14th top up-and-coming school
- 2nd best college for veterans
The School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine been recognized as the 13th best graduate public health school. Its Department of Global Health Systems and Development has been distinguished as offering qualified students with the 25th best graduate healthcare management program in the nation.
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program is grounded in basic public health knowledge to obtain a broad introduction to how the discipline-based specialization relates to achieving public health goals. The program prepares highly qualified graduates for management positions in:
- public and private hospitals
- ambulatory care organizations
- residential care facilities
- health maintenance organizations
- insurance companies
- other centers concerned with the planning, delivery, and/or financing of health services
The program trains future leaders and administrators who strive to improve the quality of patient care and delivery of medical services in diverse settings. It requires students to complete at least 60 semester credits of post-baccalaureate coursework as well as a 950-hour administrative residency in an approved clinical setting.
Accreditations
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
- Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)
Contact Information
Tidewater Building 19th Floor
1440 Canal St. Suite 1900
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 988-5429
sugarman@tulane.edu
http://tulane.edu/publichealth/ghsd/ghsd_mha.cfm