The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor was placed at number 27 by the "U.S. News and World Report" 2010 rankings of national universities. It also ranked first on StateUniversity.com's list of top colleges in Michigan. The School of Public Health offers a Masters of Health Services Administration degree. This program is modeled on a typical business administration degree that emphasizes finance, marketing and management. Course topics include health policy, epidemiology, accounting, organizational theory, economics, research methods, biostatistics, environmental health and an integrative capstone project in health policy of case study analysis. A 10- to 12-week internship in a professional institution or organization is also required between the first and second year of the program.
University of Michigan
School of Public Health
1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
734-936-5944
umich.edu
Grand Valley State University placed at number nine on StateUniversity.com's list of top Michigan colleges. The School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration provides a Master of Health Administration degree that trains students for managerial and leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. This program combines theoretical instruction, applied research skills and practical work experience. Course topics include research methods, human resource management, leadership skills, health services, financial managements, medical ethics and law, health care policy, strategic planning, organizational development and public policy analysis. A public administration internship course is also available.
Grand Valley State University
School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration
401 Fulton Street West
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6431
616-331-6575
gvsu.edu
StateUniversity.com placed Eastern Michigan University at number 14 on its list of best Michigan colleges. The College of Health and Human Services offers several degree programs in health administration. The Bachelor of Science degree in health administration is comprised of coursework in economics, statistics, ethics, organizational administration, health service management, human resources, planning and regulation, financial management, and health insurance. Students gain work experience through a one-semester internship at affiliated health organizations, hospitals, medical centers and government agencies throughout the state. A graduate certificate and master's degree program are also offered. Course topics include health care management, medical care organization, legal issues, health services reimbursement, finance and medical practice management. An optional professional internship course is also included.
Eastern Michigan University
College of Health and Human Services
313 Everett L. Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-487-4096
emich.edu