It is in downtown Richmond, a city with more than a dozen hospitals and medical centers and numerous medical group practices and health insurance companies. The expertise within VCU's schools on its MCV Campus, as well as that within its schools and one college on the Academic Campus provides access to a diverse range of offerings. Students can take advantage of employment opportunities, field work and practical training in organizations, as well as residencies and summer internships. The demand for professionally prepared health services executives remains high. Graduates of the M.H.A. program hold leadership positions in hospitals, nursing homes, health systems, managed care organizations, health insurance companies and management consulting firms.
Alumni are strong and loyal recruiters each year.
The active involvement of alumni reinforces the program's continuing support of its students' and graduates' careers. The program's employment assistance includes working with alumni and many other organizations to match part-time and summer opportunities with its students and assist with initial placement at graduation. Copyright 2000 VCU Department of Health Administration. All rights reserved.