Online Master of International Health Management (MIHM) Degrees

Beyond a traditional master’s in health administration (MHA) are specialized programs such as the online master’s of international health management (MIHM). With a global focus and an emphasis on international collaboration, these programs prepare students to step into healthcare management and leadership around the world.

As part of a MIHM program, students learn how to tackle global health issues, improve the quality of care of institutions, and have a social impact on communities. Courses such as comparative healthcare systems teach students how systems vary around the globe.

MIHM programs allow students to connect with international universities and healthcare agencies. At Arizona State University, for example, students work with the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. At the University of Scranton students complete study abroad trips in South America and Europe.

Students who have earned a MIHM are poised to step into careers as international executives or managers in healthcare. Typical job titles include clinic manager, hospital administrator, healthcare auditor, health policy analyst, and medical information officer.

There is currently only one official MIHM management program in the United States. However, several programs offer MHA programs with specializations such as international management or global health which are similar to the education received in an MIHM program.

Below is an overview of the MIHM program at ASU as well as profiles of three schools that offer programs related to an MIHM degree.

Professors to Know in Master’s of International Health Management Programs

  • Michael M. Costello, MBA, JD University of Scranton

    In addition to teaching duties, Michael Costello is the assistant program director of the MHA online program at the University of Scranton. His teaching and research interests include health law, health economics, long-term care administration, and ethics in clinics and administrations. He has been a regular contributor to journals and the author of several book chapters. Currently, he sits on the advisory board for a journal publisher including the Journal of Health Management and Public Health. He has a global educational interest and holds visiting professorships in Slovakia and Georgia.

  • Jamie L. Cuda, EdD Utica College

    Dr. Jamie Cuda is an assistant professor of healthcare administration and the director of the graduate in healthcare administration. Her main area of research interest is curriculum development. She also researches how professors creating a strong online presence can decrease student attrition. She is an effective communicator who connects well with not just her students but also in her community.

  • William Riley, PhD Arizona State University

    Dr. William Riley is a professor of the science of healthcare delivery at Arizona State University. A thought leader in his field, Dr. Riley is also the director of the National Safety Net Advancement Center, which helps safety net organizations for patients respond to changes in healthcare payment reform. He has extensive experience in the methods, techniques, and implementation of quality improvement methods.

    Dr. Riley has been a prolific author and has sat on the review boards of numerous notable medical journals, including the British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research and the Journal of Family Medicine and Community Health.

Kimmy Gustafson
Kimmy Gustafson
Writer

With a unique knack for simplifying complex health concepts, Kimmy Gustafson has become a trusted voice in the healthcare realm, especially on MHAOnline.com, where she has contributed insightful and informative content for prospective and current MHA students since 2019. She frequently interviews experts to provide insights on topics such as collaborative skills for healthcare administrators and sexism and gender-related prejudice in healthcare.

Kimmy has been a freelance writer for more than a decade, writing hundreds of articles on a wide variety of topics such as startups, nonprofits, healthcare, kiteboarding, the outdoors, and higher education. She is passionate about seeing the world and has traveled to over 27 countries. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Oregon. When not working, she can be found outdoors, parenting, kiteboarding, or cooking.

Related Posts

  • 17 January 2023

    Five Emerging Careers in Healthcare Administration (2023)

    Healthcare administration is one of the fastest growing careers in the US. But in an increasingly complex and fragmented landscape, healthcare administration is becoming more of an umbrella term than a specific career.

  • 16 June 2021

    Hospice Administrator – A Day in the Life

    Hospice administrators oversee the operations of a hospice agency. While a nursing home or a long-term care facility will focus on patient longevity, hospice services are provided to people who are believed to be in their last six months of life.

  • 11 January 2021

    Healthcare Associations You Want to Join in 2021 (And Why)

    “If you are a professional who wants to be the best in your field, then membership in a professional association is crucial,” McGinley says. “If excellence is our goal, as it should be, we need to surround ourselves with others with the same goal.”

  • 19 August 2019

    Healthcare Debates: Single-Payer vs. Multi-Payer

    According to February 2019 poll, over 70 percent of Americans want some form of universal healthcare, but the way such a plan would be enacted remains divisive. The main conflicts center around cost, care, and complexity.

  • 30 July 2019

    Public Health Administrator – A Day in the Life

    Public health administrators aren’t interested in profit. They’re interested in building a healthier, happier community. And they do it not through sheer idealism, but through a mix of keen organizational skills, well-crafted communication, and clever campaign management.