Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Get your Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree from Weber State University. The program is designed for working professionals. Choose between online or evening courses and complete your MHA degree in four semesters—no GRE or GMAT required.
With our flexible delivery formats, including an online Executive Master Health Administration (eMHA) and affordable tuition, you can expand your opportunities and develop essential leadership skills. The MHA program has maintained (CAHME) accreditation since 2012, in addition to 海角社区’s regional accreditation.
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Ready to further your education? Review the program information and take the next step toward your Weber State MHA degree.
What 海角社区's MHA degree offers
EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Our faculty have industry expertise and teaching and doctoral education after serving as CEOs, directors, administrators, planners, board members of hospitals, and more.
STUDENT SUCCESS
98% of our 2023 MHA and Executive Master Health Administration students had jobs in healthcare at the time of graduation.
TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
With a network of hundreds of successful alumni, our program continues to set the standard of academic excellence.
CAREER-READY EDUCATION
The MHA program focuses on leadership and management skills in the healthcare industry. We aim to equip working professionals with the competencies necessary to advance their careers.
Master of Health Administration Program Details
Find out more information about the MHA curriculum, program length, tuition and fees, and even scholarships as you prepare to apply to the program.
Delivery Methods
Our program offers the best delivery methods to help you achieve your goals. Choose between online or evening courses and complete your education in four semesters. Discover our various formats for specific course information:
Master of Health Administration (In-Person)
- Designed for working healthcare industry professionals who want to advance into leadership roles.
- Tuesday and Thursday evening classes from 5:30-8:10 p.m. at Weber State Farmington Station
- Complete your degree in four semesters (excluding summers)
- Single admission cycle yearly for enrollment in the fall semester
- Full-time and part-time options
Executive Master of Health Administration (Online)
- Designed as an accelerated option that can be completed in 16 months, this option allows healthcare professionals from all over to pursue leadership roles sooner.
- Online classes with no required meeting times
- Complete the degree in four semesters (including summers)
- Two admission cycles yearly for enrollment in the fall or spring semester
- Full-time and part-time options
MHA/Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual Degree
- Designed for individuals who want to pursue both degrees, allowing students to earn them in less time by taking courses for both programs simultaneously.
- MHA and MBA required courses are on campus, with optional Virtual MBA classes
- Choose an MHA or MBA as a primary degree and receive both degrees
- Single admission cycle yearly for enrollment in the spring semester for MHA applicants
- Applicants can be admitted to the MBA program in June, September, or November
Curriculum
Whether students choose to attend online or in person, the course requirements are the same. Visit the catalog for information on required courses, electives, program learning outcomes, and more.
Required courses include:
- Leading and Managing People in Healthcare
- Human Resources Management in Healthcare
- Healthcare Finance
- Strategic Health Planning and Marketing
- Quality Improvement and Risk Management in Health Services Organizations
- Accounting and Finance Principles for Healthcare Managers
Elective course offerings include:
- Post Acute Care Administration
- Medical Group Management
- Healthcare Entrepreneurship
- Executive Leadership Seminars in Healthcare
- Comparative International Health Systems
Program Length
Our in-person MHA format and Executive Master of Health Administration online format both offer full- and part-time options, allowing students to complete the program at a pace that works for where they are in life. We also offer an Accelerated MHA, which allows students to graduate with both a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and a Master of Health Administration in just 5 years.
Scholarships
Students who are seeking financial assistance are encouraged to learn more about financial support for graduate students, financial aid for graduate students, and Scholarship Universe.
Admission Requirements for the Master of Health Administration
Prospective students can get more information regarding eligibility requirements (such as degree and grade point average requirements), application requirements, and international student application information on the admissions information page. Application requirements include transcripts, an essay and resume, letters of recommendation, and supplemental information. Students are also encouraged to learn more about additional admissions information, such as application status.
Application Deadlines:
Application deadlines vary by cohorts and include early admit, priority, scholarship eligibility, and final deadlines. Prospective students can get more information on deadlines on the admissions page.
Be Brilliant to Your Employers
An MHA degree offers various opportunities in different areas of healthcare, including:
- Community service organizations, facility management and finance
- Government organizations, health law and hospitals
- Human resources and information technology management
- Physician practices, ambulatory care, post-acute care organizations
Various employers hire our graduates in the healthcare industry, such as:
...and many more