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Master of Healthcare Administration

Your path to leadership in healthcare administration


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The healthcare landscape is evolving amidst challenges such as chronic diseases, resource constraints, and escalating costs.

Our fully online Master of Healthcare Administration program is designed to equip you with essential skills for delivering high-quality, efficient care. You will gain expertise in identifying emerging trends, implementing innovative strategies, and inspiring your team. The program includes a practical, hands-on learning component where you will tackle real-world challenges alongside a partnering healthcare institution.

Our curriculum integrates public health methodologies for preparing future leaders to address prevalent healthcare issues through community-focused approaches. Join us and contribute to developing strategies that revolutionize healthcare delivery and drive positive outcomes for our communities.

Our 40-credit Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program consists of multiple focus areas that include: 

  • Health Policy and Management (9 credits)
  • Management (9 credits)
  • Strategic Management (6 credits)
  • Leadership (6 credits)
  • Graduate Seminars (4 credits)
  • Service-Learning Experience and Capstone (3 credits)

 

Why UMASS SPHHS?

  • Fully accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
  • Hands-on training with nationally recognized academics. Our low student to faculty ratio provides our students with individual contact and hands-on training with leading scientific experts partnering with the CDC, NIH, and the WHO.
  • Great value. As New England’s only publicly funded school of public health, SPHHS provides great value compared to our private institution peers.

100% Online

UMass Amherst’s Master of Healthcare Administration degree is the only fully online MHA degree in New England.

Flexibility

With asynchronous courses that let you log in whenever it’s convenient for you, our program is designed to fit into your busy life. Our goal is to help you balance work, school, and family life. Busy schedule? Take as few as one course per term. Need a semester off? You can pause at any time.

Affordability

With a low $950.00/credit the UMass program is one of the most affordable options out there. The average cost per credit amongst top competitors is $1900.