Online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree

Gain Expertise at the Intersection of Business & Healthcare

Develop leadership skills for roles in hospitals and healthcare systems with the online Master of Healthcare Administration program from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). You’ll study economics, policymaking, marketing, and other topics through a healthcare lens as you prepare to innovate solutions that boost healthcare efficiency and quality.

AUM’s faculty members continuously refine the MHA degree program to apply to today’s healthcare administration careers. In addition to high-quality education with accreditation from AACSB International, we offer a convenient online format and the option to graduate in as few as three semesters.

Format: 100% Online

Average Duration: 2 Years

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An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Aspiring Healthcare Leaders

While earning your MHA degree online, you’ll take 11 courses in administrative topics relevant to in-demand careers with hospitals. Learn from faculty members with business and healthcare knowledge as you prepare to succeed in healthcare administration.

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Learn about integrated systems and innovations that help improve healthcare quality.

Policy in Healthcare

Get an overview of the U.S. healthcare system, its components, and the current policy challenges.

Leadership and Innovative Behavior

Grow as a leader through studies in negotiation, decision analysis, and more.

Advance in a Rapidly Growing Field

Medical and Health Services Manager is one of Alabama’s fastest-growing jobs,1 and you can prepare for these in-demand roles online with AUM. Our Career Development Center offers numerous helpful online resources, empowering your success after attaining your master’s in healthcare administration.

4 Settings for Health Services Managers2

Hospitals: $125,280 median annual salary

Government facilities: $119,100 median annual salary

Outpatient care centers: $101,890 median annual salary

Offices of physicians: $99,440 median annual salary

A University in Motion

Founded in 1967, Auburn University at Montgomery offers career-focused education that balances high quality with affordability. Our diverse student population thrives in personalized classes taught by award-winning faculty members. AUM has received accolades from recognized organizations, including U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Join a tradition that has empowered more than 32,000 graduates to succeed in rewarding career fields throughout the world.

Continue Your Education From the Convenience of Home

Where do you want to go in your career? You can get there with AUM Online, with classes available through your laptop or mobile device. You’ll feel supported by our dedicated faculty and advisors without leaving home, and you can access academic and career resources online as you prepare to advance professionally.

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Sources

  1. Alabama Department of Labor. “Alabama Fast Growing Occupations 2020-2030.” Retrieved January 4, 2024, from https://www2.labor.alabama.gov/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Medical and Health Services Managers.” Retrieved January 4, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.