Master of Health in
Administration (MHA)
The MHA Program can be completed in 3-4 semesters following admission to the program.
The curriculum meets the requirements of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accreditation agency for a graduate program. The student who completes the program is eligible to apply for a Master in Health Administration degree.
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Curriculum Outline
The following is an outline of the curriculum for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program:
Graduate Health Administration Courses (30 units):
MHA 501: Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration (3 units lecture)
MHA 502: Healthcare Informatics and Data Analysis (3 units lecture)
MHA 503: Law and Ethical Issues in Healthcare (3 units lecture)
MHA 504: Healthcare Leadership and Management (3 units lecture)
MHA 505: Healthcare Operations and Project Management (3 units lecture)
MHA 506: Healthcare Policy and Advocacy (3 units lecture)
MHA 507: Healthcare Economics and Financial Management (3 units lecture)
MHA 508: Healthcare Marketing and Communication (3 units lecture)
MHA 509: Healthcare Human Resources and Workforce Development (3 units lecture)
MHA 510: Healthcare Policy and Global Health (3 units lecture)
Culminating Assessment (3 units):
Choose one (1) course among the following:
MHA 598: Comprehensive Exam (3 units)
MHA 599: Thesis or Research Project (3 units)
The total number of units to complete the program is as follows:
Required MHA Courses: 30 units (up to 6 units can be transferred
from an accredited institution offering equivalent courses at the
graduate level)
Culminating Assessment (3 units)
Total number of units
Total: 33 units
The following is a sample 4-semester plan for the MHA program. The program can be completed in less semesters if courses have previously been completed at another institution for transferrable credit.
| Sample 4-Semester Plan for MHA Program |
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Semester 1 (9 units) MHA 501 (3) MHA 502 (3) MHA 503 (3) |
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Semester 2 (9 units) MHA 504 (3) MHA 505 (3) MHA 506 (3) |
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Semester 3 (9 units) MHA 507 (3) MHA 508 (3) MHA 509 (3) |
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Semester 4 (6 units) MHA 510 (3) MHA 598 or 599 (3) |
Final Tests and Examinations
In each course, a final exam will be administered by the instructor to the class, scheduled on the final day of instruction. The final exam will be posted to the course web page, and students will have an appropriate allotted time to take the exam and upload their completed exam on the course web page. All final exams will be graded by the instructor within one week (7 calendar days), and scores will be posted on the course web page.
Required Internships and Externships
There are no required internships or externships for the MHA program.
The only equipment used during the educational program is a student-purchased computer with an internet connection that is capable of accessing and viewing the Learning Management System to download assignments, upload submission of assignments, and access any course material uploaded by the instructor on the LMS, and to access the Student Portal to register for courses, view grades, access transcripts, and pay tuition.