Master of Health Administration
Master's
Master of Health Administration overview
Health care doesn’t just need more workers. It needs better decision-makers. The Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Central Michigan University trains professionals to manage the systems that keep care moving. You’ll study policy, planning, leadership and finance—all within the context of a health care landscape that rarely stays still. Whether you’re early in your career or already in the field, this fully online program helps you step into roles where what you do shapes what others receive.
AT A GLANCE
What makes our Master of Health Administration program unique?
This isn’t a general management degree. Every course is built around health care-specific challenges—from staffing to compliance to quality outcomes. The curriculum follows nationally recognized competencies and focuses on the kind of thinking that keeps hospitals, clinics and health systems functioning under pressure.
You’ll cover:
- Operations and strategy: Learn how to allocate resources, lead teams and set priorities
- Policy and regulation: Understand how law, risk and ethics affect real decisions
- Data and decision-making: Use informatics, epidemiology and statistics to guide action
- Health systems: Compare structures and challenges at local, national and international level
A required capstone rounds out the program. If you’re entering the field, you’ll complete an internship in a health care setting. If you’re already working, you’ll pursue a project tailored to your environment.
Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) through 2026.
Master of Health Administration highlights
- Fully online: Built for working professionals, with asynchronous classes and live learning options
- Flexible capstone: Internship, applied project or field experience—based on your background
- Global lens: Courses include international systems and policy
- High success rates: 95% student retention and 90% on-time graduation
- Career-ready outcomes: 80% of graduates work in health care within months of finishing
- Accredited by CAHME: The leading accreditor in health care management education
MHA careers and outcomes
Graduates take on roles that shape systems, guide strategy and lead teams—across hospitals, nonprofits, consulting firms and public health agencies. This program is built for professionals stepping into positions where decisions carry real weight.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Administrator | $110,680 |
| Health Care Analyst | $74,643 |
| Supply Chain Director | $103,269 |
What to know before earning your MHA
Before you apply, understand what this degree really offers—and what it takes to succeed. We cover what most applicants want to know: what kind of roles it leads to, how long it takes and how our program is built. If you're still weighing your options, this helps make things clearer.
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