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Healthcare Administration and Informatics

Samford’s Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics was created for people who are called to serve through dynamic leadership.
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Why Study Healthcare Admin and Informatics at Samford?

Pursue Your Calling

Samford’s Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics is dedicated to creating leaders who embrace service-minded leadership and demonstrate a commitment to Christian values and principles through serving the community.

Each academic program seeks to help students grow into well-rounded, responsible and driven individuals, helping them explore their interests and strengthen their weaknesses.

Pursue Your Calling.

Prepare for a Fulfilling Career.

At Samford, we prepare compassionate, service-minded leaders, caring for individuals and communities by managing the business side of health care.

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Degrees

Take the next step toward a career in healthcare administration and informatics.

  • B.S. in Healthcare Administration
  • Minor in Healthcare Administration
  • Minor in Health Informatics and Analytics
  • Fast-track Master of Healthcare Administration
  • Online Master of Healthcare Administration
  • Online M.S. in Health Informatics and Analytics
  • Joint M.H.A./Master of Business Administration
  • Joint Pharm.D./Master of Healthcare Administration
  • Joint Pharm.D./M.S. in Health Informatics and Analytics
 
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Career Pathways

The opportunities in the field of healthcare administration and informatics is vast, offering numerous career options and specialties in settings like:

  • Hospitals and health systems
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Health entrepreneurship
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Insurance companies
  • Consulting firms
  • Government agencies
  • And more

Hallmarks of Healthcare Admin and Informatics at Samford

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Christian Mission

Study in an environment where your faith will be fostered and integrated into discussions related to leadership, ethics, patient care and organizational systems.

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Faculty Mentorship

Our faculty are readily available to you, no matter the distance or format, building  mentoring relationships that last years beyond graduation.

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Field Experience

Your academic experience is paired with real life application through internship placements that are personalized and aligned with your career goals and aspirations.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics is to prepare service-minded leaders and health professionals in a Christ-centered environment through competency-based, interprofessional education that is committed to excellence.

Vision Statement

We aspire to prepare influential and visionary healthcare professionals who make a positive impact on their communities.

Core Values

The Department of Healthcare Administration and Informatics values the following as central to our success:

  • Christian-Based Education: We are committed to integrating our Christian faith and beliefs in our delivery of healthcare administration education.
  • Excellence: We pursue excellence within the department through opportunities for achievement in scholarship, service and research.
  • Practice-Ready: We are committed to preparing students who are ready to practice upon graduation.
  • Respect for Diversity: We are committed to respecting the differences in others by learning to appreciate the different cultures of the populations that we serve.
  • Integrity: We are committed to operating in an environment that values honesty, fairness and the highest ethical standards to sustain a community of trust.
  • Empowerment: We encourage personal accountability for success through shared governance in academic pursuits.
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