Capella Learning and Career Outcomes

Master of Health Administration (MHA)¹

• Health Policy
• Health Care Operations
• General Health Administration

Quality and Professional Relevance

• Capella's MHA curriculum is designed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model™.
• Capella's MHA program features a collaborative, problem-based learning model that incorporates industry best practices and the knowledge and skill sets expected by leading health care organizations.
• Capella's MHA program uses simulations, group problem-solving, and real-time coaching sessions to strengthen the collaboration and communication skills needed by health care leaders.

Expected Program Outcomes for All Specializations

1. Facilitate organizational transformation and change processes in health care.
2. Implement strategic planning and health care administration strategies for optimal organizational performance.
3. Support vision and ethical leadership decision making in health care administration.
4. Promote an employee-conscious organizational climate consistent with professional standards.
5. Incorporate critical thinking for effective communication in multi-disciplinary and cross-professional collaboration.
6. Apply research methods and evidence-based practice to health care administration.

¹Review of this program is pending in ND.

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Public Service Leadership masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Master's degree graduates from Capella's School of Public Service leadership report satisfaction with their tasks and responsibilities. The majority (70%) of graduates are employed in healthcare, non-profit, social/community services, P-12, or government/public sector settings.

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Many of our Public Service Leadership master's degree alumni report receiving a salary increase or assuming a leadership role.

Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Public Service Leadership masters programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Most graduates of the School of Public Service Leadership master's degree programs report that earning a master's degree has helped them meet program and career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to friends and family.

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Public Service Leadership master's degree graduates say that they gained valuable skills and abilities which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.