Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Be on the cutting edge of healthcare's transformation with Purdue’s 100% online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. Delve into U.S. health systems, gaining a holistic understanding applicable to a variety of leadership roles needed by health agencies, hospitals, clinics and more. Master organizational operations, strategic planning and leadership skills, preparing yourself to help play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare.
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Overview
Help Shape the Future in Health Administration
Help shape the future of health administration Explore Purdue’s top-ranked online Master of Health Administration (MHA) for a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare leadership. Ideal for early- and mid-career professionals, our online program develops strategic planning skills for effective healthcare management. This degree prepares students for diverse healthcare roles, including clinical leadership, health finance and IT, operations and quality improvement, and more. Gain expertise in U.S. health systems’ leadership and financial management to make a lasting impact in health administration. Learn multi-disciplinary approaches to management within the U.S. health system. Recognized for excellence, this MHA program focuses on organizational, financial, strategic planning and leadership skills. Gain a deep understanding of healthcare dynamics in an evolving healthcare landscape and learn to advocate and execute operations that enhance care access for rural, urban and other vulnerable populations.
Save time and money with Purdue’s online graduate certificates in healthcare management Purdue’s online graduate certificates in healthcare leadership, operations and quality improvement teach core health administration competencies in less time than the traditional master’s degree. By taking a handful of 100% online courses, you can add a valuable credential to your resume and build foundational skills that will help you stay ahead in the quickly evolving healthcare field. Credits earned can be applied later toward the completion of the full online master’s degree.
The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Candidate status is an indication that a program in healthcare management has voluntarily committed to participate in a plan of self-improvement and is actively progressing toward the status of accreditation. Candidate status is not accredited status and does not guarantee eventual accredited status.
Program Specifics
More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.
Purdue’s innovative online courses teach best practices of healthcare organizational leadership, business operations and quality improvement.
The MHA degree culminates with a capstone course that provides opportunities for you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have gained with a comprehensive practice-based project. In class, students apply the concepts of population health and public health to influence outcomes based on the needs of specific populations.
There are 40 credits in the degree program.
Required Courses:
- Healthcare in the United States
- The Business of Healthcare
- Organizational Behavior and Management in Healthcare
- Strategic Planning and Marketing for Healthcare
- Financial Management of Healthcare Systems
- Healthcare Accounting and Reimbursement
- Managing Complex Healthcare Operations
- Information Powered Patient Care in the 21st Century
- Transforming the Quality and Delivery of Healthcare
- Data Driven Decision-Making in Healthcare
- Healthcare Economics, Policy and Law
- Capstone
- Master of Health Administration Seminar — This seminar needs to be taken three times during the course of the degree. It is currently offered in both the fall and spring semesters.
Experience the Purdue difference in your online healthcare administration master’s degree:
Comprehensive Curriculum: Master healthcare leadership, operations and quality improvement.
Patient-Centric: Focus on healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
Global Network: Connect with peers and experienced faculty.
Flexible Learning: Complete your work 100% online — no GRE required.
Fast credentials: Maximize your degree with stackable graduate certificates.
Healthcare Facilities Manager Hones Her Leadership Skills and Sets New Career Horizons with Purdue’s Online Master of Health Administration
Victoria Olmsted, a student in Purdue’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, started her healthcare career when she was a freshman in high school. She got a job sterilizing dental equipment at a local dentist office, and soon realized she wanted to continue working in the healthcare field. So, when she started her undergraduate degree in public health at Purdue University, she set out to learn more about health careers.
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Program Managers
- Licensed Clinical and Medical Social Workers
- Program Directors
- Clinical Supervisors
Top Industries
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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