MHA Specialization Competencies Surveys

Master of Health Administration (MHA) Degree

  1. Organizational Management.  Assess opportunities to improve health services organizations through application of organizational theories and organization development principles.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Gi3BC8mdlFHi3b
  2. Organizational Structure and Governance.  Analyze how organizational and environmental factors shape the structure of health care organizations and the roles, responsibilities and influence of governing bodies.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3WAtLmCu0P6PwVL
  3. Workforce and Organizational Development.  Apply methods and techniques for organizational, employee, and professional staff development that ensure a diverse and high performing work force.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5j6XQ8w2eKB3fE1
  4. Operations Assessment and Improvement.  Use systems-thinking and analytic methods to assess operations performance and improve organizational processes
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EN5L6kMWxMKWoZ
  5. Clinical Quality Assessment and improvement. Apply principles of quality improvement in the context of clinical performance.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yuCsUWwYf1Qs3H
  6. Information Technology Management and Assessment.  Analyze the value, risks and opportunities of information technology and associated data for improving performance of health organizations and the broader health system.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fhHhgtMgmYMEnP
  7. Strategic and Business Planning.  Perform environmental, market, and community needs analyses, develop strategic alternatives, formulate strategic goals, and develop programs, business plans, and implementation strategies to support goal achievement.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_emoYasun5qKm34N
  8. Financial Management.  Explain financial and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and evaluate investment decisions.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88HD4Hyz4AuJ3ut
  9. Economic Analysis.  Analyze and apply economic theory and concepts for decision-making.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26lfT6jBYQRTGjb
  10. Health Care Issues and Trends.  Explain important issues in health care, including circumstances causing major changes and reform in U.S. health care delivery.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8v5HxhwWafdusJf
  11. Health Policy.  Describe the public policy process related to health care, including the creation and implementation of policy and the political aspects of policy and articulate the impact on the delivery of health services.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TuiOCaruLyBGWp
  12. Health Care Legal Principles. Recognize legal issues that may arise in health care delivery and business settings and respond appropriately
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sMYcP5R91HNu6N
  13. Population Health. Use epidemiological, market, patient outcome, and organizational performance data to improve quality, and manage financial and other risks associated with defined populations.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2c3yvwqxzpqaXqZ
  14. Leadership and Change Management.  Develop effective leadership approaches to communicate a vision, motivate stakeholders, build consensus, and lead organizational change efforts.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56dLTDNEa1ecR4V
  15. Impact and Influence. Shape opinions, processes, or outcomes through example, persuasive communication, or use of informal power.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pc9XdAOnyhUcAJ
  16. Professional Development. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement through reflection, goal setting, self-assessment, and the cultivation of professional networks.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6mqUeF6ulLdPjkF
  17. Collaboration and Working in Teams.  Work cooperatively with others, create, participate on, and lead teams, including inter-professional.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Pi8clVvc2yIwL3
  18. Personal and Professional Ethics.   Apply ethical principles, social and professional values to analyze managerial, organizational and policy situations; demonstrate professional values and ethics.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb6K9fFBpPExA69
  19. Critical Thinking. Evaluate a situation, issue, or idea by understanding and challenging assumptions, considering competing points of view, and anticipating potential effects within and beyond the health care system.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebw6lmGnbj09Ejj
  20. Written Communication. Write in a clear, logical manner and prepare effective business communications.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hILktZhciDAlZX
  21. Verbal Communication. Demonstrate effective oral communication and presentation skills.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AlwIkvWn0c35qt
  22. Quantitative Skills.  Analyze data and interpret quantitative information for organization decision making.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5mDbCoK8aTZf17T
  23. Project Management.  Design, plan, implement, and assess projects and develop appropriate timelines related to performance, structure and outcomes.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5sxPbV50YDH7axD
  24. Performance Measurement. Identify and use data within organizations to improve performance.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewCKNyELxAbydo1
  25. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making. Use multiple methods and sources to seek comprehensive information, generate creative new solutions—or adapt previous solutions—and apply structured decision-making techniques and tools to address health care questions.
    https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eghjcwinwfd4FVz