Master of Health Administration

A master’s degree for health care leaders

Manage, direct and lead health care services.

Put plans into action. Provide high-quality patient care in cost-effective ways. Achieve goals.

Help shape the future of a diverse and changing industry.

Degree options

Advance your career in health care administration. Work at places like hospitals, clinics and care organizations. All MHA courses are offered online.

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Online master's

Follow the normal, two-year path.

Accelerated master's

Have a head start on your master’s degree. Graduate sooner.

Executive master's

Already working for a health care organization? Earn your degree through a contract agreement with your employer.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) through Missouri State's College of Business. Courses are designed to meet the competencies of the Healthcare Leadership Alliance.

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Dual master's

MPH-MHA dual degree

Get two master’s degrees at the same time: health administration and public health.

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Health Professions Administrative Leadership graduate certificate

Don’t want to pursue a full master’s degree? Consider a certificate in health professions administrative leadership.

Why earn a master’s degree in health administration from Missouri State?

Build core competencies formed by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance.
Flexibility for all students, including working pros. You can take classes online.
Our AACSB-accredited degree gives you a high-value degree with an affordable cost.
Join the student organization, Future Public Health Professionals, to build your network and contacts.