Health Administration, MHA

Mission

The mission of the MHA program is to improve the practice of healthcare administration across all sectors of the industry. The graduates will promote evidence-informed concepts and techniques to produce positive and innovative organizational outcomes, meet organizational goals and objectives, and support top organizational performance in the healthcare industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MHA program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Evaluate scholarly research that contributes to sound evidence-based practice in the administrative healthcare setting.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines in the administration of healthcare services.
• Analyze the effect of various policies on the delivery of services in a healthcare environment.
• Develop written and oral presentations that effectively communicate to both health professionals and non-health professional audiences.
• Develop and maintain standards of accountability based on organizational values.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to create an ideal organization performance standard in healthcare settings.
• Apply evidence-based decision-making to the process of quality improvement.

Admission Requirements

See Admissions, Records, and Registration . 

Academic Requirements

To remain in the MHA program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and
• complete the required courses and any elective courses.

Program Overview

There are 37 required credits that will be taken over the span of 6 trimesters (approximately 24 months).

Core coursework is required (31 credits), while electives can be assembled to achieve emphasis areas (6 credits). USAHS will also consider accepting graduate credits from other accredited institutions. Please refer to the Transfer Credit Policy  in this Catalog/Handbook for further information on transfer credits.

Delivery of MHA Coursework

All coursework in the MHA program is offered in an online delivery format with the exception of an optional externship and consultation course which may require off-campus attendance at a health facility. Students are responsible for travel, lodging, and meals.

Optional Immersions for all MHA Students

MHA students are eligible to attend the optional, on-campus immersions embedded in the following courses:

• IPE 7000/B
• IPE 7050/B
• IPE 7121/B
• IPE 7421/B

Time Limit

It is required that MHA students complete all program requirements within 6 trimesters or 24 months. An extension of up to one year may be requested.

Tuition and Fees

See Financial Information .