New Graduate Program in Healthcare Administration Launched

MBA students at UNVA now have an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing careers in the world: Healthcare Administration.  The University added the new concentration to its Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program in recognition of the increasing need for well-trained healthcare professionals in the USA and abroad. The healthcare industry employs more than 13 million people in the Unite States alone, with demand growing globally as well. (More)
“Our goal is to prepare our students to be effective managers in one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country,” said Dr. William (Bill) Freeman, “The UNVA program covers the whole spectrum of healthcare organizations, from hospital management to information technology and quality control.”

The new Healthcare Administration concentration program joins UNVA’s other Master’s of Business Administration concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Project Management.

UNVA’s program MBA in Healthcare Administration program is unique in its field because of its global perspective. “We will cover healthcare issues facing the USA and other nations”, said Dr. Freeman, noting that many foreign countries have better healthcare systems than the USA. He also noted that UNVA’s diverse international student community adds additional depth to classroom discussions.

Dr. Freeman is an expert in international and national healthcare management.  He has worked in healthcare administration and nonprofit organizations for over 20 years.  Prior to joining UNVA to direct this program, he taught at American University, George Mason University and George Washington University.