Master of Healthcare Administration | On-Campus Track

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Students learn how to manage healthcare staff, navigate healthcare policies and laws, financial management, strategic planning, and quality improvement and integrate data-driven decision-making to enhance organizational performance.

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Taking LOCAL Impact to GLOBAL Change

The MHA program blends academic rigor with hands‑on learning. Students apply concepts through case studies, simulations, and real‑world projects with healthcare organizations. This integrated approach builds the confidence and competence needed to lead in today’s complex health systems.

Shape your graduate experience around your goals. With elective options, specialized coursework, and opportunities for research or community engagement, students can deepen expertise in areas such as healthcare finance, operations, policy, analytics, or population health.

Graduate prepared to lead. The curriculum develops essential competencies in financial management, quality improvement, data analytics, strategic planning, communication, and organizational leadership. Internships and applied learning ensure you’re ready to make an immediate impact.

Build a powerful professional network. Students benefit from strong partnerships with regional health systems, faculty mentorship, alumni engagement, and involvement in organizations like ACHE, NAHSE, and AUPHA. These connections open doors to internships, fellowships, and long‑term career opportunities.

MHA graduates achieve exceptional placement rates across hospitals, health systems, consulting firms, insurance organizations, and public health agencies. Many secure competitive administrative fellowships and residences. The program’s reputation and leadership focus position graduates for sustained career advancement.

Credit Hours: 45

Day One program - 0 Credit Hours

HADM 7100 | Day One (Fall semester)
HADM 7101 | Day One (Spring semester)

Core courses - 39 Credit Hours

HADM 7102 | Healthcare Law
HADM 7103 | Health Planning
HADM 7105 | Health Policy and Organization of Health Services
HADM 7108 | Health Care Finance I
HADM 7109 | Health Information Systems
HADM 7110 | Leadership and Organizational Change
HADM 7116 | Administration of Health Services Organizations
HADM 7140 | Population Health Management
HADM 7204 | Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Management
HADM 7208 | Health Care Finance II
HADM 7209 | Quantitative Methods in Health Services
HADM 7605 | Human Resources Administration
PUBH 7710 | Health Economics

Internship - 3 Credit Hours

HADM 7190 | Internship

Comprehensive Experience - 3 Credit Hours

HADM 7210 | Comprehensive Experience in Healthcare Management

In Numbers

8:1 Student to Advisor

17:1 Student to Instructor

90% Courses taught by faculty

98% Off-campus PH Fieldworks

8 Centers and labs

45 Credit hours

How to apply

Requirements:

Completed SOPHAS or HAMPCAS application
Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 3.0
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Statement of Purpose (400-500 words)
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts
Language proficiency test if language of instruction was not English

SOPHAS Application

SOPHAS Application Guide

SOPHAS Fees and Fee Waivers

Connect with us

Dale Sanders, DO, DHA, MBA
Professor and Program Director

Briana McNeil, MBA, MEd
Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator

Shirl Sharpe, MS
Manager, Academic Services