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Doctorate

Online Doctoral Degree Doctor of Health Care Administration

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Highlights

  • 100% Online. Courses Available 24/7.
  • SACSCOC Accreditation
  • Military Support
  • Choose From 11 Start Dates Each Year

$278

Per Credit Hour

Doctoral

JAN 21

Next Start Date

All Courses

120

Number of Credits

All courses

90

Maximum Transfer Credits

All courses

Program Description

The Doctor of Health Care Administration (DHA) program is a program designed for health care professionals aspiring to take on executive leadership roles in diverse health care settings. The program emphasizes strategic leadership, operational excellence, and innovative solutions to improve health care delivery. Students examine health care systems, policy frameworks, organizational behavior, financial management, quality improvement, and emerging technologies that shape the future of health care. Students develop practical leadership skills and academic expertise, fostering the ability to drive change in health care organizations.

Curriculum Breakdown

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

Synthesize theoretical frameworks to address contemporary issues in health care administration.
Conduct innovative research that advances the body of knowledge in health care administration.
Construct recommendations to address health care administration challenges and enhance the effectiveness of health care organizations.
Integrate health information systems and technology to optimize organizational performance and improve patient outcomes.
Program Highlight

Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Course Type
Tuition RatePer Credit Hour*
Undergraduate
$278
Graduate
$359
Doctoral
$561

*Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition rates are subject to change.

CSU's tuition rate for associate, bachelor's and master's courses is $250 per credit hour for all active-duty military members using tuition assistance except those who are using a Learning Partner discount. The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.

† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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