The Executive Master of Health Administration track of the MHA Program is specifically tailored to mid-career health care professionals with at least five years of increasing responsibilities within health services or related industries who need formal leadership knowledge to enhance their career.
The program prepares individuals to assume leadership positions in a broad range of health services organizations including hospitals, health systems, physician group practices, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, consulting firms, and insurance companies. The program is ranked as one of the top health administration management programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
The curriculum provides a core body of knowledge about leading health care systems and organizations, beginning with descriptive and analytical courses. The curriculum focuses on the application and integration of acquired knowledge throughout the didactic portion of the program.
See the MHA Application and Deadlines page for more information on the application process.
We take into consideration an applicant’s work history, volunteer work and other relevant experience we feel will make applicant a strong candidate for our program. We evaluate every aspect of the application, and do not weigh one more heavily than another.
Once an application meets the minimum requirements, a mandatory interview is scheduled. Members of the MHA committee review each application and rate the potential student on various criteria. The interview will determine if the applicant exhibits the communication, social and leadership skills required of successful MHA students. This interview is best done in person, however, there are instances where the interview can be accomplished through use of interactive technology.
Given the teaching format and course scheduling, transfer students are not accepted into the Executive MHA program at this time.
