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Gain comprehensive training to lead our nation’s health-related organizations.

What You’ll Learn

The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) prepares graduates for dynamic roles and the evolving responsibilities of healthcare administrators.

Students will be equipped with comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare environment, including best practices and industry trends, legal and policy frameworks, and analytical expertise. They will develop relationship management and negotiation, strong communication,  holistic systems-level thinking, decision-making, and ethical behaviors in healthcare. 

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Delivery Mode: 100% online

Curriculum

The 100% online Healthcare Administration (MHA) program offers a structured and progressive specialized educational pathway designed to prepare graduates for healthcare administrators’ dynamic and progressing responsibilities in healthcare settings. This program equips students with the essential skills to implement best practices, enhance patient and institutional outcomes, and foster healthy organizational environments.

Tailored for individuals who have already completed a degree in a health-focused field (e.g., healthcare administration, nursing, public health) at the undergraduate or graduate level, our 36-credit program can be completed full-time (in 15 months) or part-time.

Curriculum & Learning Outcomes

Application Process

All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.

  1. Determine your applicant type
  2. Submit application
  3. Request all official transcripts
  4. Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
  5. International applicants must also submit international materials.

Best Consideration Dates

Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: November 15
Summer Semester: April 1


Complete applications received after the published deadline are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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An in-demand field

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projections, there will be a 29% increase in medical and health services managers positions over the next 10 years.

 The comprehensive training and leadership skills you gain from an MHA degree make you a versatile candidate for various high-level positions, ensuring career flexibility and long-term security.  Graduates can work across healthcare as hospital administrators, health policy advocates, clinical leaders, pharmaceutical administrators, finance directors, operations managers, and other leadership roles.

Achieving affordable, high-quality healthcare and fostering an equitable healthcare system requires leaders with the expertise to design and manage organizations that embody this vision. Our program shapes and prepares skilled professionals to meet these challenges.

Afeez hazzan, MSc, Phd, Associate Professor

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Financing your education

Learn more about scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships to help fund your degree.