Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

The Department of Health Sciences supports the University’s mission by preparing graduates for leadership roles within the healthcare sector. The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Program will produce, in a humanistic tradition, healthcare professionals who excel in leadership positions by providing a high-quality, innovative educational experience tailored for early and mid-career professionals. Designed to support career growth and leadership development, the MHA program equips healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in leadership positions and advance within their organizations.

Vision Statement

The MHA Program envisions a dedicated workforce of executive healthcare industry leaders committed to the equitable delivery of healthcare in communities across the country and around the world.

Commitment to Humanism

Humanism is at the core of WesternU and encompasses values that we regard to be vital to our mission in health care, education, and community. These values include acceptance, altruism, compassion, diversity, empathy, fairness, inclusion, integrity, kindness, and respect. We embrace Humanism as a primary principle that shapes our actions, interactions, and institutional culture. Embracing Humanism empowers us to grow as individuals and as a community. It is a lifelong and daily commitment—one that requires intention, action, and reflection. Only through this ongoing practice can we truly embody WesternU Humanism and fulfill our mission to teach, to heal, together.