Our intention throughout the master’s program is to tie in the activities and assignments to your professional career in order to encourage you to build capital with your employer. Your master’s degree and the skills you learn while earning it should support and strengthen your current and future positions in the health care industry. To do this effectively, you will need to work with your employer and communicate your ambition to apply your knowledge and skill sets to increase positive outcomes at your organization.
Watch the video “Approaching Your Employer to Talk About Your Capstone.”
Write a 500- to 700-word summary report detailing how you believe the MHA program, and what you expect to gain from it, benefits your current position and future growth within your organization.
Identify the structural, behavioral, and intersectional (relationship) attributes of your current or most recent employer’s organization.
Create a detailed systems thinking diagram that maps the stock, inflows, outflows, and feedback loops of your organization.
Explain your diagram within your summary.
How the MHA Program Benefits My Current Position and Future Growth Within My Organization
I am currently employed as a healthcare administrator at a large hospital. I have been with the organization for 5 years and have held a variety of positions, including case manager, discharge planner, and quality improvement coordinator. I am currently responsible for overseeing the hospital’s patient satisfaction program.
I am enrolled in the MHA program because I believe it will help me to advance my career in healthcare administration. The program will provide me with the knowledge and skills I need to be a more effective leader and manager. I am particularly interested in the program’s focus on quality improvement and patient safety.
I believe that the MHA program will benefit my current position in a number of ways. First, the program will help me to develop a deeper understanding of the healthcare industry. This will allow me to make more informed decisions about patient care and hospital operations. Second, the program will help me to develop my leadership skills. This will be essential for me as I take on more responsibility in my current role. Third, the program will help me to develop my research skills. This will allow me to identify and implement evidence-based practices that improve patient care.
I also believe that the MHA program will benefit my future growth within the organization. The program will give me the skills and knowledge I need to qualify for more senior-level positions. Additionally, the program will help me to build relationships with other healthcare leaders. These relationships will be invaluable as I progress in my career.
Structural, Behavioral, and Intersectional Attributes of My Current Employer’s Organization
The structural attributes of my current employer’s organization include:
The behavioral attributes of my current employer’s organization include:
The intersectional attributes of my current employer’s organization include:
I believe that the structural, behavioral, and intersectional attributes of my current employer’s organization are conducive to learning and growth. The organization’s focus on collaboration, teamwork, communication, relationships, culture, and diversity creates an environment where employees can learn and grow.
I am confident that the MHA program will help me to take advantage of the opportunities that my current employer’s organization has to offer. I am excited to use the knowledge and skills I gain from the program to make a positive impact on the organization and the patients it serves.