Graduate Studies

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The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program develops health care leaders who will advance the quality of care delivered to all and meet anticipated workforce needs in a variety of positions in health administration. This totally online program, which can be completed in 20-24 months, is designed for working professionals and others who wish to pursue advanced studies in the business and management of healthcare. The curriculum provides the conceptual framework and knowledge areas individuals need to assume leadership roles in today's challenging health care environment. As a health management "generalist" program, the MHA is appropriate for clinicians, mid-level managers, and others who desire to advance in this growing field.

Careers: What can you do with a degree in Health Administration?

  • Hospitals
  • Health Insurance Organizations
  • Medical group practices
  • Clinics
  • Mental Health Organizations
  • Public Health Departments
  • Universities and research centers
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Human Resources
  • Nursing Management
  • Patient Care Services
  • Physician Practices
  • Healthcare Associations
  • Consulting Firms
  • Long-term Care

Admission Criteria/Application Procedures

  1. Two copies of official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions to verify:
    1. Graduation from an accredited institution
    2. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 64 semesters or 96 quarter hours
    3. Graduate GPA of at least 3.00
  2. Completion of the GMAT or the GRE with scores submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies
  3. A professional resume.
  4. A letter of application which introduces the applicant,
    outlines the applicant's educational and career goals, and articulates how completion of the MHA will contribute to those goals.
  5. Three written recommendations
    (includes the completed Recommendation Form and a letter) from individuals who provide an evaluation of the professional abilities, potential for success in a health administration career, commitment to service, and motivation to succeed.

Apply via MSUB Application process

OR
Apply via HAMPCAS

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Online? Entirely Online

Evening Classes? N/A

Program Length: The program may be completed in 20-24 months.

 

Program Structure

courses credit courses credit
HADM 605 Evidence Based Management 2 HADM 640 Managerial Epidemiology 3
HADM 607 Health Information Management 3 HADM 645 Healthcare Management 3
HADM 610 Healthcare Systems and Policy 3 HADM 675 Healthcare Human Resources 2
HADM 615 Managerial Accounting & Budgeting 3 HADM 685 Research & Evaluation Methods 3
HADM 620 Health Operations Methods 2 HADM 687 Healthcare Marketing & Strategy 3
HADM 622 Health Quality Techniques 3 HADM 697 Capstone 3
HADM 625 Healthcare Finance & Reimbursement 3 HADM 696 Cooperative Ed/Int in Health Admin* 3
HADM 632 Health Economics 2 STAT 541 Applied Statistics 3
HADM 635 Health Law & Ethics 3 Total minimum credits required for degree 44-47
*May be waived after consultation with Program Director
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Curriculum Goals

MHA curricular goals are based on industry competency models and accreditation criteria standards:

  • photo of health administrators and physiciansPolitical, social and economic factors that affect health organizations and policy
  • Managerial, economic, legal and ethical analysis of health management decisions
  • Organization management, theory and behavior as applied to healthcare organizations
  • Financial management of healthcare organizations
  • Quantitative methods for business and health, including epidemiology, quality and outcomes assessment, medical information and information systems
  • Program and policy formulation, implementation and evaluation
  • Assess community and population health status
  • Managing continuous quality
  • Written and oral communication for evidence-based practice
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Contact Us

Please contact the office of Graduate Studies for information about this program, admission requirements, application forms, graduate assistantships and other scholarship information. Contact us as well for information about any of our graduate degree programs.

Our office is located in McMullen Hall, First Floor.
The office is open from 8:00 to 5:00 (Mountain time) Monday through Friday. Office: 406-657-2238 Fax: 406-657-2302

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