Healthcare Administration, M.H.A.

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Why Study Healthcare Administration?

A healthcare administration degree prepares you to lead in today’s complex and rapidly evolving healthcare industry by combining technical expertise with essential soft skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication. Through a unique team-based learning model and a curriculum grounded in the Healthcare Leadership Alliance Competency Framework, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing the legal, financial, political, and organizational dimensions of healthcare. Offered entirely online or in a blended format, Park University’s accredited Master of Healthcare Administration is designed for working professionals and includes a pathway to additional graduate degrees such as the MBA, MPA, or MS-ISBA. Graduates leave the program ready to lead diverse teams, drive innovation, and ensure the effective and ethical delivery of healthcare services to communities worldwide.

What You’ll Learn

MHA students build strong communication and relationship management skills by learning how to craft strategies that foster collaboration, respect, and effective teamwork across diverse healthcare stakeholders. This skillset helps maintain a competitive edge while promoting a culture of mutual trust and cooperation.
Leadership development is central to the MHA program, with a focus on professionalism, accountability, and commitment to both organizational success and community well-being. You’ll also learn how to lead autonomously and manage diverse teams in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
The MHA degree curriculum encourages visionary thinking, guiding you to create an organizational culture that embraces innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement. You’ll gain the tools to drive excellence in healthcare product and service delivery through strategic visioning.
The master’s in health administration provides you with a deep understanding of the healthcare environment, enabling you to assess risks and opportunities, and contribute to the development of ethical and effective strategies. You’ll be equipped to align internal capabilities with external demands for long-term organizational success.
The master’s in healthcare administration will strengthen your business acumen by analyzing internal and external data to develop solutions that drive fiscal and operational success. These skills are essential for solving complex problems and maintaining a competitive advantage in a demanding industry.

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Dr. Adrian James

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

Dr. Alla Adams

Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration
aadams@park.edu

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Tuition & Fees

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Admission Requirements

Ready to advance your career with a graduate degree from Park University? To apply, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.75. Some programs may require additional documentation or review. To graduate, you’ll need to complete 30 to 36 credit hours (depending on the program) and maintain a 3.0 GPA, with no more than two grades of “C.”

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Healthcare Administration Career & Future Opportunities

Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare administrators oversee the planning, coordination, and management of healthcare services within hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other medical organizations. They are responsible for budgeting, staffing, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

Hospital Operations Manager

Hospital operations managers oversee the day-to-day functions of healthcare facilities to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care and smooth internal workflows. They coordinate departments, manage budgets and resources, and implement policies that align with healthcare regulations and organizational goals.

Clinical Director

Clinical directors supervise and coordinate the delivery of medical services within a healthcare facility, ensuring that clinical operations meet regulatory standards and quality benchmarks. They lead healthcare teams, manage health professionals’ performance, and develop policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Health Services Manager

Health services managers plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services across departments or entire healthcare facilities. They are responsible for managing staff, budgets, compliance, and policies to ensure efficient delivery of care and alignment with healthcare laws and regulations.

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*General salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education and opportunities for employment that are outside of Park University’s Control. The labor market and average salary range can be explored further at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

FAQs: Master of Healthcare Administration, M.H.A.

Yes. Park University’s MHA program is designed for working professionals, offering flexible online and in-person formats. Students can complete coursework asynchronously, making it easier to balance career responsibilities with graduate study. This format is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking advancement without pausing their careers.

While both degrees prepare students for leadership roles, Park’s MHA focuses specifically on the healthcare system, health policy, and organizational behavior in clinical and public health settings. The MBA emphasizes a broader understanding of business strategy and finance. The MHA is ideal for those committed to managing hospitals, health networks, or nonprofit health organizations.

Yes. Park’s 4+1 healthcare administration program allows qualified undergraduate students—especially those majoring in business—to begin MHA coursework during their senior year. Up to 12 graduate credits count toward both degrees, enabling students to earn their MHA just one year after completing their bachelor’s. This option saves time and tuition while preparing students for leadership in healthcare administration.

An MHA degree prepares graduates for leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and health systems. Common career paths include healthcare administrator, hospital operations manager, clinical director, and health services manager—positions focused on improving patient care through effective organizational leadership. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of health care managers and health services managers is projected to grow by 29% over the next decade, which is significantly faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.

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