Program Overview

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Overview

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at Webster University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective health care leaders. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and is offered in a live virtual format.

Program Details

• Average time to complete degree: 16 months (full-time); 33 months (part-time)
• Format: Live Virtual (100% synchronous)
• Locations: Webster Groves, Missouri, and select international campuses

Curriculum

The MHA program curriculum includes courses in:

• Health care finance
• Health care law
• Health care policy
• Health care management
• Strategic planning and process improvement
• Human resource management
• Marketing analysis
• Information technology
• Health-related legal principles

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Resume
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

• Tuition fees vary depending on the location and format of the program
• Financial aid and scholarships are available

Research Areas

• Health care management
• Health care policy
• Health care finance
• Health care law
• Strategic planning and process improvement

Career Opportunities

• Health System Administrator
• Nursing Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Human Resource Manager
• Department Director
• Physician Practice Manager
• Health Care Consultant

Salary Information

• Median salary for health care leaders: $100,000 (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• Job outlook: 32% growth in employment opportunities for health care leaders by 2030 (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
• Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)