Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Health Administration – MH8157

Department of Social and Public Health
Grover Center W324
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4675
sph@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Online

Terms of Entry:  Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Overview

The mission of the rigorous, comprehensive, and fully-online master of health administration (MHA) program is to prepare innovative, knowledgeable, and skilled leaders who strive to improve the U.S. health care system while continuing to advance their careers. Oriented exclusively to students who are experienced, mid-career, health professionals, the MHA online program extends Ohio University’s quality and tradition beyond its walls. It focuses on content essential to leadership in the health care industry and on development of skills to solve complex problems, identify and communicate with various stakeholders, maximize teamwork, and meet organizational goals.

The MHA online degree program prepares midcareer, experienced professionals for leadership positions in a variety of U.S. health organizations. The MHA program prepares strategic leaders who can offer solutions to health care challenges – today and into the future. The program is delivered entirely online.

Students taking a normal load of two courses per term will complete the program in two years.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to apply financial management concepts and tools to sustain organizational viability while protecting quality of care.
• Students will be able to analyze legal, ethical and public policy challenges in the leadership of health care organizations.
• Students will be able to recommend resources based on research, epidemiological, and evaluation concepts and tools.
• Students will be able to apply principles of organizational behavior and development to optimize workforce performance and aid problem identification, solution proposal, and change and conflict management.
• Students will be able to execute strategic planning and market analysis to lead stakeholders to a common vision that manages quality of care and supports strategic goals.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://onlinemasters.ohio.edu/masters-health-administration/

Link to Program Handbook:   www.healthadmin.ohio.edu

Admission Requirements

• Entrance Examinations Required/Recommended: English Language Testing when English is not first language

1. IELTS 8.0 minimum across all bands

2. TOEFL 100 (iBT) minimum, 26 minimum on Writing Section, or

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited institution or equivalent
  • Minimum GPA: 3.00
  • Coursework Required: Statistics, Financial accounting with grade of ‘B’ or better or completion of approved non-credit courses which can be taken after admission.
• Resume or Vitae
• A letter of reference
• Professional Statement - Statement should detail purpose and goals (250-500 words) identifying skills, career and educational accomplishments, and professional plans and why the Ohio University MHA online program is the right educational path.
• Preferred: at least two years of recent, professional, full-time experience in the US health care system.

International Students

This program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to the program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 36 credit hours as follows: