MHSA Mission

The mission of the LECOM Masters in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program is to prepare executive healthcare administrators through educational excellence in a focused, case-based curriculum with experiential discovery and action research delivered through a flexible on-line learning platform. Graduates can effectively adapt to rapidly changing health care systems and deliver effective interprofessional strategic leadership throughout the healthcare continuum.

MHSA Vision Statement

The LECOM Masters in Health Services Administration (MHSA) program aspires to be recognized as a top U.S. graduate program in executive healthcare administration. The reputation of the program will be recognized as graduates will demonstrate exceptional skills and leadership abilities in hospitals, clinical LECOM College of Medicine Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 21 practices, and nursing care facilities. The program envisions a lifelong relationship with alumni to advise, foster, and contribute to the dynamic evolution and success of their careers.

MHSA Values Statement

In accomplishing our Mission and Vision, the LECOM MHSA program will promote and adhere to the following Values:

  • Excellence. Setting the highest standards for our students, faculty and curricula through continuous improvement and acknowledging achievement and accountability.
  • Introducing novel methods and approaches to enhance learning outcomes and adaptability to evolving healthcare community needs.
  • Promoting honest, transparent, and ethical behavior and principles in teaching, learning, research, and practice.
  • Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We commit to increasing diversity among our students and faculty, challenge and respond to bias and discrimination, and promote an environment where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion.
  • Cooperation, respect and teamwork are encouraged and promoted in order to create an environment where all faculty and students feel a part of a mutually respected community of scholars.
  • Lifelong Learning.  A commitment to continuously refine the knowledge, skills and understanding required by the dynamic nature and evolution of healthcare organizations and institutions.