Overview

About the program

From tech-driven innovations to the push for greater cost transparency, the healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Help your organization navigate these changes and deliver better care to patient populations with Walden’s online Doctor of Healthcare Administration program.

Our online DHA program equips you with the holistic, healthcare-focused skill set you need to be an impactful leader and problem-solver. Walden University’s multidisciplinary curriculum is aligned with American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

A Doctor of Healthcare Administration program academically prepares students to lead healthcare systems and organizations in adapting to—and thriving in—today’s dynamic environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Healthcare Operations Management
Advanced Healthcare Quality and Risk Management
Advanced Concepts in Healthcare Leadership
Advanced Health Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
Trends and Issues in Executive Level Management for Healthcare Administrators
Strategic Management and System Thinking
Research Theory, Design, and Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

63 alternative credits

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration View 19 other PhDs in Health Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
Access to a computer and the internet.

Tuition Fees

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26302 USD / year

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26302 USD / year

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26302 USD / year

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