Internship and Capstone Project

Internship (MHA 8001)

Eligibility

Students without prior health care work experience, or those seeking experience in a different health care setting or management role.

Credits and timing

• Credits: 1–3 credits (determined by the Program Director based on scope and duration of the placement)

• When: Can be taken in any trimester AFTER the initial term (Fall, Spring 1, or Spring 2) when it fits your schedule

How to arrange an internship

• Meet with the Program Director and APE & Internships Manager to discuss potential placements aligned with your career goals

• Identify and secure a host organization and site supervisor or preceptor

• Obtain Program Director pre-approval before registering for MHA 8001

• Work with your internship supervisor to define learning objectives and deliverables

• Complete the internship fieldwork (typically 120 hours minimum, depending on credit level)

• Submit a reflective project or report integrating your field experience with program coursework

Your internship team: You, the site supervisor or preceptor, and the MHA Program Director collaborate to ensure the placement is meaningful and academically rigorous.

Capstone Project (MHA 8000)

Course details

• Credits: 2 credits

• When: Your final trimester only, regardless of when you graduate. Your capstone must be completed and passed to graduate.

• Conferral dates: December 30 (if capstone completed in Fall), June 30 or September 30 (if completed in Spring 2)

Project scope

You will design and execute a health care management improvement project that:

• Addresses a significant operational, financial, or strategic challenge in your employer's organization or another health care host institution

• Applies evidence-based management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, project management, financial analysis, etc.)