Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
DHA Program Handbook
> https://www.ncu.edu/images/dha_program_handbook.pdf
Program at a Glance:
Total Credit Hours: At least 60
Courses: 20
Recommended Completion Time: 45 Months
Highly trained and innovative health professionals
are at the heart of the healthcare industry. They
work both on the front lines and behind the scenes
to help organizations and patients navigate the
complex system to improve outcomes. For those
interested in leading the way, acquiring the skills
you need starts with the right education.
NCU's Doctor of Health Administration is designed
to help you develop the highly-specialized skills
needed to drive change and solve problems within
healthcare organizations. Our curriculum was
developed by experienced healthcare professionals
and your educational experience will include
interprofessional opportunities designed to facilitate
teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration –
considered to be the leading approach to
healthcare today.
As a student, you'll learn how to create
administrative strategies, make evidence-based
decisions, understand the impact and importance
of health policy, and navigate the legal and
ethical issues that are unique to healthcare.
While the Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
does not offer accreditation for doctoral
programs, this program aligns with their high
standards for graduate programs and utilizes
the National Center for Healthcare Leadership
(NCHL) competency model.
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