Program Overview

Online Executive Master of Health Administration

The Online Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) program is designed for working professionals in the healthcare industry. This program emphasizes the academic and leadership competencies that enable early- to mid-career professionals to excel in the continuously transforming healthcare environment.

Program Overview

The EMHA program is a 44-credit hour online master's degree that can be completed in as few as two years. The program consists of 11 courses, including a 4-credit hour capstone course. Students will deepen their knowledge and skills in vital issues that shape healthcare practitioners and organizations, including healthcare informatics, quality and risk management, and policy.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the EMHA program, applicants must have:

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in healthcare management
• A minimum 3.0 GPA
• One year of leadership experience
• Three recommendation letters, including one from their current supervisor
• A goal statement indicating how the EMHA program will enhance their career goals
• A resume (no longer than two pages)

Tuition and Fees

The estimated cost per credit hour for the online EMHA program is $772.69, which includes university fees. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the EMHA program can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• Healthcare administrator
• Business development director
• Chief nursing officer
• Executive director
• Patient safety director
• Practice manager
• Risk management director

Program Benefits

The EMHA program offers several benefits, including:

• A cohort model that provides a greater sense of community and more opportunities for networking and collaboration
• A selection of professional and academic development benefits at no extra cost, including:
  • IHI Open School Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety
  • 1 Year of ACHE Student membership
  • MGMA student membership
  • Funding opportunities for professional development
  • Networking and event opportunities

Courses

The EMHA program includes courses such as:

• Leadership for Health Care Executives
• Health Care Quality and Risk Management
• Financial Accounting for Health Care Managers

Skills and Knowledge

Graduates of the EMHA program will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to:

• Master crucial healthcare-related leadership, financial, and business skills
• Stand out in in-demand healthcare settings
• Advance their career while making a difference in their organization and community

Accreditation

The EMHA program is CAHME-accredited, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of quality and excellence in healthcare education.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the EMHA program are:

• Fall Priority: May 1
• Spring Priority: November 1
• Fall: July 1
• Spring: December 1

Program Outcomes

The program outcomes for the EMHA program can be viewed on the CAHME Accredited Program advanced search.