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The Online Master of Health Administration From Mary Baldwin University

Prepare Yourself to Become a Healthcare Leader

Mary Baldwin University’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) prepares students to grow as healthcare industry leaders. MBU provides a practical, progressive and innovative education in healthcare administration, teaching graduate students how to improve both patient health and healthcare value. 

Our program is 100% online, giving healthcare and business professionals the flexibility they need to earn a career-boosting graduate degree.

Why Earn Your Online Master of Health Administration at MBU?

MBU’s online MHA program allows students to earn their degree while maintaining their current jobs, with a curriculum designed to fully equip graduates for real-world challenges. Here are some of the benefits.

  • The program is offered 100% online and asynchronous, and can be completed in as little as 14 months.
  • There are full-time and part-time options, with six different start dates throughout the year so students can begin at their convenience. Each course is seven weeks long.
  • Professors are highly responsive and offer at least six office hours per week to help you achieve your academic goals. 
  • All faculty are industry professionals who apply their real-world experience into every course.
  • As industry professionals, faculty offer valuable networking opportunities to students.

Curriculum Highlights

Here is a selection of courses in the MHA program:

  • Organizational and Systems Leadership
  • The Business of Healthcare
  • Policy, Ethics and Legal Perspectives
  • Organizational Behavior and Management in Healthcare
  • Financial Management of Healthcare Systems
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Decisions in Health Systems
  • Community, Public and Population Health
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Potential Careers

MBU graduates from this program have ended up working in hospitals and healthcare systems, healthcare consulting firms, health insurance companies, long-term care facilities, government and public health agencies, and more. Here are some of the careers you can pursue with an MHA:

  • Chief nursing officer
  • Clinical director
  • Corporate healthcare manager
  • Government healthcare consultant
  • Group practice administrator
  • Health insurance administrator
  • Health services manager
  • Hospital administrator
  • Hospital chief executive officer (CEO)
  • Hospital chief operations officer (COO)

Admissions Requirements

The program director reviews applications and renders an admission decision within five business days

  • No GRE/GMAT entrance exam is required. 
  • Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
  • A personal statement on how admission to the MHA program relates to the applicant’s  professional goals. 
  • A minimum 2.8 GPA is required for full admission.
  • Language proficiency: English proficiency is considered essential to providing quality patient care. Students for whom English is not their primary language, regardless of U.S. citizenship, are required to submit their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score with their application. The MBU school code is 5397. A minimum score is 570 (paper-based) or 88 (internet-based). A student may be exempted if they have graduated with a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a four-year accredited U.S. university.
  • The prerequisite course for the MHA program is Statistics or Research Methods (3 credit hours.)

Ready to Find Out More About MBU Online Degree Programs?

If you have questions, reach out to discuss your goals and explore how this program aligns with them. Our admissions team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way – from selecting your degree and completing your application to preparing for your first day of class.

We’re excited about the opportunity to help you take the next step in your academic journey.

Other Programs You May Be Interested In:

Those interested in the MHA program may also have an interest in the online Master of Health Administration/Master of Business Administration (MHA/MBA) dual degree program that offers graduate students the chance to earn both an MHA and MBA in two years. 

Master of Business Administration

Master of Healthcare Administration/Master of Business Administration dual degree

Master of Science in Nursing