Healthcare Administration Master’s Degree (MHA)

Park University’s Healthcare Administration Department, part of the Robert W. Plaster School of Business, offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Healthcare Administration, a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) with ten specialized concentrations, and a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management and Leadership.

Additionally, a 4+1 pathway is available, providing a seamless transition from the Bachelor’s to the Master’s degree.

The programs are grounded in the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA) competency framework, preparing future healthcare leaders with essential soft management skills and in-depth knowledge of organizational, legal, financial, economic, and policy aspects of healthcare administration.

Our programs are thoughtfully designed to emphasize the development of essential soft management skills. Through a structured team-based project approach integrated across the curriculum, students actively cultivate and refine these critical skills. A horizontal thread of soft skills is intentionally woven into every course, fostering both conscious and unconscious growth in areas like leadership, teamwork, and communication. This approach ensures our graduates emerge as well-rounded and highly capable professionals, ready to excel in the dynamic field of Healthcare Administration.

Join us on a transformative journey to shape the future of the healthcare industry, empowered by the confidence and expertise gained through our renowned Healthcare Administration programs.

Mission

The Master of Healthcare Administration program provides healthcare administrators the tools to ensure efficient and effective delivery of quality health-related products and services to diverse communities.

Vision

The Master of Healthcare Administration program is designed to prepare learners for the challenges of a global society, including utilization of innovative approaches to managing and leading, solving complex problems, and adhering to the ethical and professional standards of the healthcare system.

All programs — the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Healthcare Administration, the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) with ten specialized concentrations, and the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management and Leadership — are accredited by the ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs).

Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements for Park University’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program, which include:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from an international institution. Submission of official transcripts is required (except for Park University alumni).
A minimum of a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the bachelor’s degree. Applicants with a cumulative grade point average below 2.75 may be considered for probationary admission.
No GMAT or GRE required.
Applicants from any undergraduate discipline are welcome

Locations & Learning Options

Online
Parkville
Gilbert
Campus Centers

B.S.B.A.

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M.H.A. Concentrations

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Graduate Certificates

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Dr. Alla Adams

MHA Director
Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration
aadams@park.edu

Dr. Adrian James

Associate Dean
Interim Dean, College of Management
Associate Professor of Management
adrian.james@park.edu

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Our Healthcare Administration degree program offers a unique curriculum designed specifically to meet the career needs of future leaders. Choose a general M.H.A. track or one of nine concentrations. You can earn your M.H.A. degree online — fully or partially.

Real-World Job Prep

Professionals with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Healthcare Administration work in healthcare organizations and health-related industries, including:

Hospitals, group physician practices, ambulatory centers, freestanding emergency rooms
Healthcare systems, accountable care organizations (ACOs), long-term care facilities, home health care organizations
Mental health organizations, rehabilitation centers, community care facilities for the elderly, dental offices
Health research institutions, state and federal healthcare agencies (Department of Health and Human Services), state (Medicaid) and federal (Medicare) health insurance providers, healthcare insurance companies (such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare)
Medical billing and coding companies, healthcare consulting firms
Companies that develop, manufacture, market, and distribute healthcare supplies and durable medical equipment
Pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, biotechnology companies
Educational organizations, healthcare services marketing organization, healthcare policy organizations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; The Joint Commission