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Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

The online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at St. Scholastica prepares healthcare professionals to lead with confidence. This flexible healthcare administration program builds strategic, ethical leadership skills to navigate and shape today’s evolving healthcare system.

Become a Leader in Healthcare

The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program prepares experienced healthcare professionals for executive leadership roles in today’s evolving health systems. You’ll build the strategic, operational and ethical skills needed to lead people, organizations and communities through innovation and collaboration.

Whether you work in nonprofit or Catholic health systems, regional hospitals, nursing, long-term care, integrative health, informatics, insurance or ambulatory practices, this healthcare administration degree empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Learn to deliver high-quality care, analyze healthcare data, manage finances and quality, develop business models, and lead patient-centered teams. Take the next step in your career with our MHA program and become a leader in healthcare administration and management, obtaining skills in:

  • Healthcare management and leadership strategies
  • Healthcare consulting and strategic planning
  • Data-driven decision-making and healthcare administration
  • Financial and quality management in healthcare organizations
  • Policy, ethics and community engagement

Pursue this healthcare administration program to prepare to drive transformation and improve healthcare delivery.

Fast Facts

  • An industry-applied curriculum focused on the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the unique challenges faced by health systems, insurance and clinics
  • Flexible online format with both synchronous and asynchronous coursework
  • 42 program credits; finish in 2 or 3 years
  • Two start terms: fall and spring
  • Capstone experience that brings together learning outcomes and leadership application
  • Expert faculty with extensive industry experience, including contributions to AHIMA’s textbook on strategic healthcare leadership

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MHA Stories

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June 21, 2023

Healthcare Saints: leading powerful change to transform healthcare

The MHA program broadened my understanding of the healthcare landscape and connected me with industry mentors and leaders.

Shannon Pitre

Degree Details

Tuition

Tuition: $625/credit*

* Tuition rates are for the 2025-26 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on transfer credits and individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change. View 2024-25 rates.

Program Overview

Make a Difference/Social Mission

According to AUPHA, decisions made by healthcare executives can help improve life for hundreds, even thousands of people every day. Healthcare executives have a sense of social mission — they deeply care about the people they work with and serve. The U.S. is seeing significant growth in healthcare leadership needed to effectively manage the business of healthcare delivery and finances, and work effectively with diverse teams.

The MHA program aligns with The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Leadership Competencies, CAHME accreditation and industry needs which are categorized into six critical competency domains:

  • Change leadership
  • Management
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Strategic and business planning skills and knowledge
  • Professionalism, integrity, ethics and social responsibility

Curriculum

Visit our Catalog to view the program, course and degree requirements, and learning outcomes. Be sure to create your course plan in consultation with your advisor.

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Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for medical or health services managers are poised to grow by 29% from 2023 to 2033. And while it is difficult to predict the number of jobs available in the field, the profession is growing rapidly and career opportunities are high.

Graduates of this MHA degree program are prepared for roles such as:

  • VP or executive in a health system
  • Regional health CEO
  • Nursing home administrator and post-acute system leader (assisted living)
  • Physician practice executive or director
  • Insurance company leadership role
  • VP/director within an integrated health system
  • Chief nursing officer or health science
  • Director or chief information officer
  • Medical director
  • Clinical program/service line director or VP

The demand for healthcare management professionals continues to grow, with increasing opportunities in hospitals, government agencies, insurance companies and healthcare consulting firms.

Admission Information

Visit our admissions page for information about transcripts, online application, international admissions, financing and the Center for Equal Access.

Application Deadlines

Fall

Application priority deadline: July 15
Application final deadline: Aug. 15

Spring

Application priority deadline: Dec. 15
Application final deadline: Jan. 2

Eligibility

New Students
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Note: Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

Returning Students

A returning student is a student who was admitted and enrolled in a program at St. Scholastica but has been absent from the program for at least three continuous semesters, including summer. To return to the same program at St. Scholastica, a returning student must be in good academic standing and must apply for readmission to the College.

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