Program Overview

Overview of University Programs

The university offers a variety of online programs, including:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Criminal Justice (M.S.)
• eLearning Design and Development Certificate
• Health Services Administration (MHSA)
• Instructional Design and Development (M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN)
• Nursing (MSN) – Education Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Forensics Track
• Nursing/Criminal Justice Dual Degree (MSN/M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track
• Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP)
• Special Education (M.Ed. & M.S)
• Organizational Leadership (B.A.)
• Sport Administration (M.S.)
• Global TESOL (M.A.)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd in TESOL)

Executive Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA)

The Executive Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program is designed for busy professionals with at least three years of clinical or non-clinical experience in the healthcare sector. The program is offered in a 100% online format and requires no on-campus visits.

Program Details

• 42 credit hours
• 2-3 year program
• $722 per credit hour
• Flexible scheduling options available

Curriculum

The online Executive MHSA degree consists of 42 credit hours and includes the following core courses:

• HESA 511: Managerial Concepts in Healthcare Organizations
• HESA 516: Human Resources Management in Healthcare
• HESA 519: Strategic Management & Marketing in Healthcare Organizations
• HESA 521: Quantitative Methods for Healthcare Administration
• HESA 523: Quality and Process Improvement
• HESA 534: Health Analytics and Decision Support
• HESA 552: Revenue Cycle Management & Health Insurance
• HESA 555: Applications in Healthcare Finance
• HESA 559: Healthcare Project Administration
• HESA 567: Applied Epidemiology
• HESA 572: Healthcare Systems
• HESA 578: Health Economics and Policy
• HESA 582: Ethics and Law in Healthcare
• HESA 600: Capstone Project in Health Services Administration

Admission

To apply for the Executive MHSA program, submit the following:

• Application
• Official transcript
• Current résumé of work experience
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Statement of intent
• Admissions interview

Tuition

The tuition rate for the online Executive MHSA degree is $722 per credit hour. The total cost of the program will vary depending on transfer credits awarded, additional fees, and the cost of textbooks/materials.

Faculty

The program is taught by world-class faculty, including:

• Peter Mallow, Ph.D., Chair of the Health Services Administration Department
• Eileen Alexander, PhD, MS, BSN, RN, Associate Professor
• DJ Bodziony, MBA, Adjunct Faculty
• Kimberly Bordenkircher, RN, BSN, MBA, Adjunct Faculty
• Amber Brogden, MHSA, Teaching Professor
• Frederick Browne, Ph.D., Associate Professor
• Ruben Diaz, MHSA, M.A. CCC-SLP, Adjunct Faculty
• Edmond Hooker, M.D., DrPH, Professor
• Ashley White, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor

FAQs

• Is this program accredited? Yes, the Executive Master of Health Services Administration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
• Will my degree say “online?” No, the degree is from Xavier University and is awarded upon meeting coursework standards that are independent of course delivery.
• What is the tuition for the online EMHSA program? The tuition rate for the online Executive MHSA degree is $722 per credit hour.
• Do online courses charge a different rate? No, the online Executive MHSA courses are charged the same rate as all other courses.
• Is this a nationally-recognized program? Yes, the MHSA program has a national reputation for excellence and is the only program in the country to have received three inaugural CAHME national awards since 2016.