Dual Degree in Master of Healthcare and Business Administration (MHA/MBA)
Dual Degree in Master of Healthcare and Business Administration (MHA/MBA)
The MHA/MBA program prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare organizations through the integration of advanced management and business skills in healthcare services and clinical settings. This dual degree addresses the emerging need for healthcare executives to manage healthcare systems in a complex and competitive financial, operational and regulatory landscape. The innovative "Day One" program, includes team development activities and seminars that build core professional attributes. Students can also enhance their skills with the Health Systems Leadership graduate certificate.
Program Flyer SOPHAS ExpressTaking LOCAL Impact to GLOBAL Change
Professionals who seek to integrate healthcare management and business acumen to navigate complex healthcare environments Those with backgrounds in healthcare administration, clinical practice, business management, or related fields who seek to enhance their skills and lead healthcare organizations. It can completed in a full-time schedule of 24 months or a part-time schedule for more flexibility. Residential MHA students complete the MHA courses on campus. Executive MHA students (with minimum five years professional experience) complete the MHA courses entirely online. MBA courses are offered only online.
- It is a full graduate member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and belongs to ACHE's Higher Education Network (HEN).
- The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Credit Hours: 66
MHA COURSES
- HADM 7100 | Day One (Fall semester)
- HADM 7101 | Day One (Spring semester)
- HADM 7102 | Healthcare Law
- HADM 7103 | Health Planning
- HADM 7105 | Health Policy and Organization of Health Services
- HADM 7109 | Health Information Systems
- 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 7605 | Human Resources Administration
- PUBH 7710 | Health Economics
- HADM 7190 | Internship
- HADM 7210 | Comprehensive Experience in Healthcare Management
MBA COURSES
- ACCT 7080 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers
- BA 7501 | Impactful Leadership
- BA 7503 | Business Analytics for Managers
- ECON 7100 | Economics for the Global Executive
- FIR 7155 | Global Financial Management
- MGMT 7160 | Global Strategic Management
- MIS 7650 | Information Systems in the Global Enterprise
- MKTG 7140 | Global Strategic Marketing
- SCMS 7110 | Introduction to Business Analytics
- SCMS 7313 | Supply Chain Operations Management
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How to apply
Requirements:
- Applicants must apply separately to the MHA and MBA programs and be accepted to both independently.
- Undergraduate degree with a GPA of 3.0+
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- If Executive MHA, five (5) years of relevant healthcare management or clinical experience
- Statement of Purpose (MHA) / Personal Statement (MBA)
- Response to Essay Questions (MBA)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Credentials evaluation for foreign transcripts
- Language proficiency test if language of instruction was not English
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