Master of Healthcare Administration
South University’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program is built to provide you with the business know-how required to pursue critical management roles inside healthcare facilities*. The healthcare administration degree helps you develop your knowledge in financial management, law and ethics, marketing, human resources, health policy, and healthcare delivery systems. Through the MHA program’s case studies and faculty-led discussions you will examine healthcare system organizational models, have the opportunity to learn impactful leadership styles, and study best practices for long and short-term decision-making.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Course Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Admissions criteria for the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Graduate Admissions - Masters level
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completion of application for admission
- Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.
Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program
Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of application for admission.
- A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.
Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply ethical leadership practices when managing complex healthcare organizations.
Create policies that align with laws and regulations within the healthcare industry.
Develop strategic plans to address challenges in healthcare services organizations.
Communicate in a persuasive and professional manner related to leading healthcare organizations.
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Healthcare Administrator
- Practice Administrator Hospital Administrator
- Corporate Development
- Manager
- Policy Analyst/Researcher
- Healthcare Operations
- Facilities Management
Individuals in these roles are typically found within various sectors, including but not limited to, hospitals and other health services organizations, as well as the private and public health infrastructure.
New Student Orientation
The New Student Orientation helps students develop skills and behaviors of a successful college student:
• Learn about South University and the resources available to support their success.• Practice using the same tools they will encounter in their courses, including Discussions, Microsoft Word/PDF document uploads, and Quizzes.
• Build confidence navigating University systems through an interactive Virtual Scavenger Hunt Quiz.
• Actively engage with course content rather than simply acknowledging completion.
BrightSpace
BrightSpace is an online learning management platform that keeps students connected to classwork and instructors.