APUS's Master of Science Healthcare Administration (MSHA) Earns Initial Accreditation through Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
American Public University System (APUS) has received initial accreditation for its Master of Science Healthcare Administration (MSHA) program from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The 40-credit program, built on American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Leadership Alliance domains and competencies, focuses on legal and ethical healthcare administration, organizational behavior, technology applications, and financial management.
The accreditation validates APUS's commitment to academic quality and professional relevance in healthcare management education. The program particularly serves military and public service communities through accessible online education, emphasizing leadership skills, core competencies, and essential soft skills like emotional intelligence.
Il Sistema Universitario Pubblico Americano (APUS) ha ricevuto l'accreditamento iniziale per il suo programma di Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) dalla Commissione per l'Accreditamento dell'Istruzione nella Gestione Sanitaria (CAHME). Il programma di 40 crediti, basato sui domini e le competenze dell'American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Leadership Alliance, si concentra sull'amministrazione sanitaria legale ed etica, sul comportamento organizzativo, sulle applicazioni tecnologiche e sulla gestione finanziaria.
L'accreditamento convalida l'impegno di APUS per la qualità accademica e la rilevanza professionale nell'istruzione sulla gestione sanitaria. Il programma serve in particolare le comunità militari e di servizio pubblico attraverso un'istruzione online accessibile, enfatizzando le abilità di leadership, le competenze fondamentali e le soft skills essenziali come l'intelligenza emotiva.
El Sistema Universitario Público Americano (APUS) ha recibido la acreditación inicial para su programa de Master of Science en Administración de Salud (MSHA) por parte de la Comisión de Acreditación de Educación en Gestión Sanitaria (CAHME). El programa de 40 créditos, basado en los dominios y competencias de la Alianza de Liderazgo del American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE), se centra en la administración sanitaria legal y ética, el comportamiento organizacional, las aplicaciones tecnológicas y la gestión financiera.
La acreditación valida el compromiso de APUS con la calidad académica y la relevancia profesional en la educación de gestión sanitaria. El programa atiende especialmente a las comunidades militares y de servicio público a través de una educación en línea accesible, enfatizando las habilidades de liderazgo, las competencias básicas y habilidades blandas esenciales como la inteligencia emocional.
미국 공립 대학 시스템 (APUS)는 헬스케어 관리 석사 (MSHA) 프로그램에 대해 헬스케어 관리 교육 인증 위원회 (CAHME)로부터 초기 인증을 받았습니다. 40학점 프로그램은 미국 헬스케어 경영자 협회 (ACHE) 리더십 얼라이언스의 영역과 역량을 바탕으로 하며, 법적 및 윤리적 헬스케어 관리, 조직 행동, 기술 응용 및 재무 관리에 중점을 둡니다.
이 인증은 APUS가 헬스케어 관리 교육에 있어 학문적 품질과 전문적 관련성을 추구하는 데 대한 헌신을 확인합니다. 이 프로그램은 특히 군 및 공공 서비스 커뮤니티를 위해 접근 가능한 온라인 교육을 제공하며, 리더십 기술, 핵심 역량 및 감정 지능과 같은 필수적인 소프트 스킬을 강조합니다.
Le Système Universitaire Public Américain (APUS) a reçu l'accréditation initiale pour son programme de Master of Science en Administration de la Santé (MSHA) par la Commission d'Accréditation de l'Éducation en Gestion de la Santé (CAHME). Le programme de 40 crédits, basé sur les domaines et compétences de l'Alliance de Leadership de l'American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE), se concentre sur l'administration de la santé légale et éthique, le comportement organisationnel, les applications technologiques et la gestion financière.
Cette accréditation valide l'engagement d'APUS envers la qualité académique et la pertinence professionnelle dans l'éducation à la gestion de la santé. Le programme sert particulièrement les communautés militaires et de service public grâce à une éducation en ligne accessible, en soulignant les compétences en leadership, les compétences de base et les compétences interpersonnelles essentielles telles que l'intelligence émotionnelle.
Das American Public University System (APUS) hat die erste Akkreditierung für sein Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) Programm von der Kommission für die Akkreditierung der Ausbildung im Gesundheitsmanagement (CAHME) erhalten. Das 40-Credit-Programm, das auf den Domänen und Kompetenzen der Leadership Alliance des American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE) basiert, konzentriert sich auf rechtliche und ethische Gesundheitsverwaltung, organisatorisches Verhalten, Technologieanwendungen und Finanzmanagement.
Die Akkreditierung bestätigt das Engagement von APUS für akademische Qualität und berufliche Relevanz in der Ausbildung im Gesundheitsmanagement. Das Programm richtet sich insbesondere an militärische und öffentliche Dienstgemeinschaften durch zugängliche Online-Bildung und betont Führungsfähigkeiten, Kernkompetenzen und wesentliche Soft Skills wie emotionale Intelligenz.
- Received CAHME accreditation, validating program quality and professional relevance
- Program aligned with industry standards (ACHE Leadership Alliance)
- None.
Accreditation is a Testament to Excellence and Rigor of Healthcare Program
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) has earned initial accreditation for its Master of Science Healthcare Administration (MSHA) program from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The accreditation recognizes APUS's commitment to excellence in healthcare management education.
"Achieving CAHME accreditation is a testament to the excellence and rigor of our healthcare management program," said Dr. Brian Freeland, Dean of the School of STEM and the School of Health Sciences at APUS. "This accreditation assures that we meet rigorous standards of academic quality and professional relevance, providing our students with a robust foundation for their careers."
APUS's Master of Science Healthcare Administration program helps students gain understanding in legal and ethical healthcare administration, organizational behavior, technology applications in health information management, and financial management.
"CAHME's mission is to advance the quality of healthcare management education globally. CAHME-accredited programs have successfully navigated a complex and careful accreditation process managed by experts in the study and practice of healthcare management," said Dr. Anthony Stanowski, DHA, FACHE, president and CEO of CAHME. "The program meets rigorous standards set by leading academics and practitioners. We recognize their commitment to the field."
APUS's 40-credit program is built from the American College for Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Leadership Alliance domains and competencies.
"Our mission is to offer respected, relevant, and accessible online programs, especially for the nation's military and public service communities. By focusing on leadership skills, core competencies, and essential soft skills like emotional intelligence, we ensure our graduates are ready for success in healthcare management. Together, we are shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders," said Dr. Meagan Wilson, Associate Dean for the School of Health Sciences, STEM, and the Department Chair for Healthcare Administration for APUS.
About CAHME
Since 1968, the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) has served the public interest by advancing the quality of healthcare management education globally. CAHME accredits 157 academic programs in management which have broadly been defined to include healthcare quality and safety, and population health.
CAHME works with leading academic programs and numerous healthcare practitioners to ensure that graduates entering the healthcare field have undergone an educational process meeting rigorous, measurable standards for effectiveness. The result is a formal academic education focusing on key competencies, plus practical experiences. This enables new graduates to quickly add value to an organization and grow into future leaders. CAHME is the only organization recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a graduate degree in healthcare management.
For more information, visit cahme.org.
About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a rich, 33-year history and vibrant community of over 153,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning1. APUS is in the top
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the
1 APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
2 Ranking based on 20-year net present value (NPV) https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
American Public University System, American Public University, and American Military University are not affiliated with American University or the
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