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MHA, Master of Health Administration (Online)

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Nationally Ranked Among Best Online Healthcare Administration Degrees

This program prepares graduates to manage the many complex health-related organizations including hospitals, health care systems, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, etc... It is a rigorous, multi-disciplinary program to advance your knowledge of healthcare system delivery in order to address current health needs, provide leadership in a rapidly evolving health care industry, and anticipate future health challenges in an expanding global economy.

Perfect for individuals who...

  • Have hectic schedules
  • Want to work on the logistical side of healthcare providers
  • Understand the complexity of health care delivery in the U.S.
  • Engage in financial and strategic planning for health care organizations 
  • Become leaders in hospitals and other medical facilities 
  • Explore the legal and ethical foundations for health care

Career Paths

  • Health administration
  • Hospital administration
  • State agency employee
  • Health care consulting

Program Overview

The MHA Online can be completed in two years of full-time and three years of part-time study while minimally disrupting personal and professional life. The program prepares graduates to manage the many complex health-related organizations including hospitals, health care systems, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, managed care organizations, rehabilitation agencies, public health clinics, state agencies, among others. The curriculum also includes an internship and a capstone project that integrates all course learning and experiences.

See all Health Policy and Management graduate student resources.

Learn more about the Online MHA on the Extended Studies website. 

Ranked #6
Among Best Online Master’s 
 Programs in Health Administration 
 (MHA) by universityhq.org
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Ranked 13th by OMD for Best Online Master’s Programs in Health Administration for 2023

University of Maryland-College Park has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD). UMD’s healthcare administration programs earned top honors for overall quality, affordability and
commitment to student success.

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Ranked 35th by EduMED for Best Online Healthcare Administration Degrees in 2023

EduMED has named the University of Maryland, College Park as one of the best colleges among the nation's top online degree programs in Healthcare Administration. The Master in Healthcare Administration is ranked 35 on the list of Best Online Healthcare Administration Degrees for 2023.

Badge of recognition

Ranked 6th by University Headquarters for for the Best Online Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration

According to University Headquarters rankings, University of Maryland is the #6 school offering master's degrees in healthcare management online. A number of other factors are considered in the University HQ rankings, including admissions and retention rates, tuition costs, degrees awarded and graduation rates.

46 Credit Degree

Module 1: Integrated Core - 1 course

Module 2: Health Administration Cognate - 12 courses

Module 3: Internship and Capstone - 2 courses

See a list of all courses on the Office of Extended Studies website 

 

MODULE SEMESTER COURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT
MODULE Module 1: Core Course SEMESTER Fall - year 1 COURSE# SPHL600 COURSE NAME Foundations of Public Health CREDIT 3
MODULE SEMESTER COURSE# COURSE NAME CREDIT
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Fall COURSE# HLSA742 COURSE NAME Quantitative Methods in Healthcare Administration CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Fall COURSE# HLSA750 COURSE NAME Healthcare Management Information Systems CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Spring COURSE# HLSA711 COURSE NAME Health Economics and Analysis CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Summer COURSE# HLSA730 COURSE NAME Healthcare Human Resources CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Fall COURSE# HLSA601 COURSE NAME Introduction to Health Systems (Required) CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Spring COURSE# HLSA710 COURSE NAME Foundations of Healthcare Management CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Spring COURSE# HLSA720 COURSE NAME Health Law and Ethics CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Spring COURSE# HLSA740 COURSE NAME Healthcare Strategic Planning and Evaluation CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Spring COURSE# HLSA760 COURSE NAME Financial Management CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Fall COURSE# HLSA770 COURSE NAME Continuous Quality Improvement CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Fall COURSE# HLSA772 COURSE NAME Healthcare Leadership and Communication CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 2: Health Administration SEMESTER Summer COURSE# HLSA775 COURSE NAME Public Health Research Methods CREDIT 3
MODULE Module 3: Internship and Capstone SEMESTER Fall, Spring, Summer COURSE# HLSA778 COURSE NAME Internship CREDIT 4
MODULE Module 3: Internship and Capstone SEMESTER Fall, Spring, Summer COURSE# HLSA786 COURSE NAME Capstone CREDIT 3
  • Apply systems thinking and organizational theory to address public health and health care management issues.
  • Evaluate the main components of the organization and delivery of healthcare in the US and other nations and impact on population health.
  • Apply the principles of strategic planning, development, marketing, budgeting, management and evaluation in organizational and community initiatives. 
  • Apply analytical methods for the analysis of health management problems and potential solutions.
  • Demonstrate leadership and management skills for building partnership through collaborative efforts and communication of health policy and management issues.

This dual degree program with the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore allows students to complete both a medical degree and master of health administration in five years through the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management.

View all required courses for the MHA + Doctor of Medicine.