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Our online Master of Health Administration (MHA) offers an innovative, flexible way to earn a master’s that can help you advance toward your professional and personal goals in this field. This program features interprofessional, practice-based learning that covers a broad range of topics in health administration, from patient care to business strategy. You’ll develop skills that can help you solve today’s complex healthcare challenges and gain the insight and experience required to help improve patient and organizational outcomes.
The mission of Capella University's Master of Health Administration program is to help empower healthcare professionals to navigate evolving challenges and opportunities, shaping the future of healthcare. Our Master of Health Administration program delivers its relevant and rigorous curriculum through a dynamic, interactive, and collaborative learning environment that encourages learners to capitalize on the professional experiences they and their peers bring to the program, and to incorporate those experiences into the educational process, preparing them to become reflective practitioner-scholars in their respective profession or discipline. Our health administration learning environment benefits from the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of the individuals in the community, and the program’s efforts to foster an inclusive learning environment.
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*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
*Course has prerequisite(s). See catalog for details.
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The MHA degree program prepares learners to pursue leadership roles as healthcare administrators to help meet the needs of an ever-changing healthcare environment. The curriculum focuses on healthcare systems involving patients, communities and professionals. The learner will encounter methods for improving delivery of healthcare and wellness, applying evidence-based change leadership processes in dynamic healthcare environments, and developing teams, employing the process of building awareness of self-leadership competencies working toward individual excellence and team collaboration.
Throughout the program, learners engage in collaborative group experiences that help them develop and strengthen their communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Successful graduates of this degree program are prepared to leverage organizational processes, performance management, financial skills and organizational awareness to help optimize effectiveness of healthcare organizations.
Graduates will learn to influence and motivate key stakeholders, apply solid project management skills to ensure effective implementation of initiatives and work collaboratively with others as an effective team member to lead and manage complex healthcare organizations across national and global environments.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
Program eligible for Experiential Learning
Use your experience: bring your real-world projects into the courseroom to complete assignments and demonstrate what you're learning.
Our Master of Health Administration program envisions a future where healthcare leadership transcends boundaries, driving innovation and equitable access to high-quality healthcare for all. We aspire to cultivate a community of visionary healthcare leaders who are dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape, breaking down silos, and improving the health and well-being of diverse populations.
Our vision is to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values needed to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare systems. We aim to be at the forefront of shaping healthcare policy, management, and delivery, fostering a commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and patient-centered care. Through collaboration, research, and expert interactions, our program seeks to produce graduates who will lead with compassion, integrity, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving healthcare environment. We envision our alumni as catalysts for change, driving healthcare organizations to achieve the highest standards of efficiency, effectiveness, and equity.
In our vision, the Master of Health Administration program is not just an educational experience; it is a transformative journey that equips our learners to be stewards of health, champions of innovation, and advocates for a healthier, more just society.
The program’s mission, vision, and values form the guiding principles of the MHA degree program and shape the education, experiences, and character development of learners as they prepare to assume leadership roles and make a meaningful difference in the dynamic healthcare ecosystem.
The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.
A self-paced learning format that helps put you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.
$2,535 per 12-week billing session, $125 resource kit, 24 total program points, 6 max transfer points
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
$550 per credit, $125 resource kit, 48 total quarter credits, 12 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, effective July 8, 2024, and is subject to change. Your tuition amount will vary depending on your unique circumstances such as your program specialization, transfer credits, any applicable tuition discounts, and (in FlexPath) how quickly you complete courses. These estimates do not include the cost of books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other expenses. Tuition estimates shown for the FlexPath learning format are based on “accelerated pace” (speed of fastest 25% of FlexPath students), “typical pace” (median speed of FlexPath students), and “slower pace” (speed of fastest 75% of FlexPath students) and assumes average number of transfer credits. Tuition estimates shown for programs in the GuidedPath learning format depend on the number of credits accepted for transfer. New or recently revised program estimates are based on comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance is not available for the FlexPath learning format.
Capella is committed to transparency in tuition and pricing. You will be responsible for costs in addition to tuition, which may include travel expenses and practicum costs. You will be charged $50-$200 each quarter or billing session for your resource kit, which includes required books, software and other course materials. Click here to review program-specific fee amounts in our University Catalog.
Find out more about financing and payment options to help you complete your program. Federal aid also is available to help manage the costs of higher education. Learn more about financing your education.
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*Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023
“With FlexPath, I loved that I could balance my school schedule work around my hectic work schedule. Capella has given me many resources to succeed in healthcare leadership and I am able to utilize these tools in my career now and for continued years to come.”
–Angela May, MHA FlexPath*
*Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in promotional materials.
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Admission requirements
Applicants to the MHA program must provide the following information for admission:
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
FlexPath admission requirements
Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option must also meet the following criteria:
Transition to FlexPath: Applicants whose GPA is below the FlexPath admission threshold may be considered once they successfully complete at least two GuidedPath courses (or eight credits, whichever is greater). Those students will also need to meet the requirement of 45 transfer credits to be approved for the transition into FlexPath.
International student requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
Learn more about international student admissions.
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Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MHA.
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
