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John Cantiello, PhD
Online Pathway Coordinator, Health Administration Programs
Professor
jcantiel@gmu.edu
703-993-1731
Phillip Zane, JD
Undergrad program coordinator, Health Administration Programs
Associate Professor
pzane@gmu.edu
(703) 993-1967
Health administration prepares students to lead and manage health services organizations across diverse care settings. The field brings together analytical decision-making, organizational strategy, financial stewardship, policy awareness, and operational management to support high-quality, equitable health care delivery. Undergraduate and graduate offerings provide students with the knowledge and practical experience needed to advance in hospitals, health systems, senior housing and long-term care, ambulatory care, consulting firms, research organizations, and community-based programs.
Programs are offered in on-campus, hybrid, and fully online formats to support students at every stage of their professional growth.
Programs in Health Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management
Prepares students for administrative roles across health care settings, emphasizing leadership, operations, and quality improvement.
Bachelor of Science in Assisted Living and Senior Housing Administration
Focuses on management of senior living and assisted-living communities, with emphasis on regulations, operations, and emerging trends.
Master of Health Administration in Health Systems Management
Designed for professionals pursuing leadership roles in health systems, with training in strategy, operations, analytics, and policy.
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality
Provides focused preparation in quality improvement, performance measurement, and patient safety for clinical or administrative roles.
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Practice Management
Strengthens administrative and supervisory skills for outpatient settings, including operations, insurance processes, and compliance.
Minors in Senior Housing Administration and Health Systems Management
Introduces students to leadership, operations, and policy principles across health care and senior living fields.
Why Choose Health Administration?
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Career Paths in Health Administration
- Health services manager
- Practice administrator
- Operations coordinator
- Quality improvement specialist
- Patient experience manager
- Assisted living administrator
- Senior housing operations manager
- Project manager in health care settings
Student Spotlight
Learn how students in health administration programs apply their classroom learning to real-world settings. Spotlights highlight internships, leadership activities, professional accomplishments, and reflections on academic experiences.
Discover stories that showcase the diverse paths students take on their way to health care leadership.
Accreditation Information
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
The Health Administration, BS program and the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality align with professional standards that prepare students for leadership roles across health care organizations.
The College of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Programs are designed to support excellence in public health education and leadership development.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, Health Systems Management concentration is accredited by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), recognizing its commitment to academic quality and professional standards.