Master of Health Administration

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

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Mission

The mission of the Indiana University Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) program is to prepare healthcare leaders who will work in a variety of health service management and policy settings to advance the health and well-being of people in Indiana and beyond.

Located in downtown Indianapolis, the M.H.A. program takes advantage of its connections to one of the most dynamic healthcare markets in the region and strong alumni support to provide a wide-range of collaborative, applied, and innovative experiential learning opportunities to students and other professionals in the field.

Vision

While continuing to develop healthcare leaders to meet the needs of Indiana, the M.H.A. program aspires to broaden its influence, regionally and nationally, being recognized for developing capable, professional leaders who are forward thinking and prepared to positively impact population health and other future industry challenges.

Values

The M.H.A. program is guided by the core values of the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health which include; collaboration, commitment to fairness in society, environmental consciousness, respect for different perspectives, opportunity for all, innovation, respect, and understanding of varied experiences. These core values guide all aspects of teaching, research, and service.