Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 42
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $582.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $627.00
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Degree Overview
As an MHA student, you will develop business knowledge, skills and abilities that equip you to compete in a dynamic health care environment. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide.
You will have the flexibility to work towards your degree anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey. Another perk is that the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Baccalaureate from an accredited university or college with a GPA of 3.0 (official transcript)
- Competent written and oral communication skills
Required prerequisites
You do not need to complete the prerequisites before you submit your application, but we strongly encourage you to complete them prior to enrollment in the program.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in required pre-requisite courses prior to enrolling. Required undergraduate pre-requisite courses include:
- An undergraduate microeconomics course (e.g., ECON-E 201: Microeconomics or pre-approved equivalent) must be completed before you will be permitted to enroll in PBHL-H 514: Health Economics.
- An undergraduate accounting course (e.g., PBHL-H 200: Health Care Accounting or pre-approved equivalent) must be completed before you will be permitted to enroll in PBHL-H 508: Managing Healthcare Accounting Information for Decision Making.
Students meeting these requirements are not guaranteed admission.
To apply to this program:
Complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts
- Resume or CV
- Three letters of recommendation (one from immediate supervisor or senior leader)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)
- World Education Services (WES) ICAP course-by-course evaluation of any foreign language credentials
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted at any time. We will review your application as soon as we have received all required materials.
Earning your MHA degree through IU Online prepares you for advancement in many different health care settings and in a variety of health-related industries.
- Healthcare systems
- Hospitals
- Physician practices
- Healthcare organizations such as:
- Clinics
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Imaging centers
- Urgent care facilities
- Consulting
- Long-term care facilities
- Health Insurers
- Pharmaceutical Companies
To earn the Master of Health Administration, you must complete 42 credit hours in health administration courses.
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
PBHL-H 507 |
Human Resources and Organizational Behavior in Health Administration |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 508 |
Managing Healthcare Accounting Information for Decision-Making |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 509 |
Financial Management Principles of Healthcare |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 514 |
Health Economics |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 516 |
Health Services Delivery and the Law |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 521 |
Management Science for Health Services Administration |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 612 |
Marketing Health Services Delivery |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 624 |
Developing Strategic Capability |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 628 |
Healthcare Information Systems |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 645 |
Leadership in Healthcare Administration |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 531 |
Population Health Management and Value-Based Care |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-P 506 |
Public Health and Community-Focused Leadership |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 702 |
Internship in Health Administration |
3 Credits |
|
PBHL-H 623 |
Capstone in Health Administration |
3 Credits |
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