Program Highlights
Grounded in a general core competencies model, the MHA program is the study of leading people, managing resources, setting strategic direction, and improving the health of the population.
The curriculum focuses on healthcare law and ethics, health policy and finance and budgeting.
The program may be completed 100% online.
Career Impact
Students acquire knowledge of healthcare core competencies, techniques, and processes necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, control, and evaluate healthcare delivery in organizational settings.
MHA graduates are prepared to fill upper management and leadership roles in healthcare organizations.
Earning your Degree
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
24hrs
Major Requirements
6hrs
Electives
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree is ideal for individuals who want to enhance their ability to successfully demonstrate the skills and knowledge essential for executive and managerial positions in the healthcare field. Grounded in a general core competencies model, the MHA program is the study of leading people, managing resources, setting strategic direction, and improving the health of the population. The curriculum focuses on healthcare law and ethics, health policy, and finance and budgeting. Students acquire knowledge of healthcare core competencies, techniques, and processes necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, control, and evaluate healthcare delivery in organizational settings. MHA graduates are prepared to fill upper management and leadership roles in healthcare organizations.
Amberton’s Master of Healthcare Administration MHA program incorporates the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Board’s (NAB) core competencies as well as the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education’s (CAHME) core competencies as a model for its curriculum. As proposed, this program includes nine new courses.
A graduate with a Master of Healthcare Administration will be able to (Program Learning Outcomes):
- Develop operational management principles, strategic decision-making tools, and data-driven approaches to lead and optimize healthcare organizations and enhance overall performance.
- Evaluate, integrate, and manage advanced healthcare technologies and informatics systems to enhance patient care, maximize operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Design, implement, and advocate for population health strategies, utilizing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) to promote health equity, improve community wellness, and drive value-based care outcomes.
- Apply universal ethical principles to navigate complex issues with integrity.
- Utilize research methodologies to generate insights and enhance professional practice.
The minimum requirements for a Master of Healthcare Administration degree are:
- 24 semester hours applicable to the degree must be completed at Amberton University.
- 36 semester hours for a degree, and
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is required.
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
24hrs
Major Requirements
6hrs
Electives
- PLEASE NOTE: Students who complete the Amberton University Master of Healthcare Administration degree meet the academic requirements for becoming a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator in the State of Texas. Students should carefully review the current state requirements for changes and updates. The Texas Health and Human Services enforces this license and provides clear guidelines and requirements to apply for a new license. Questions regarding licensure in the State of Texas should be directed to Texas Health and Human Services:
- PLEASE NOTE: Students who complete the Amberton University Master of Healthcare Administration may also meet the academic requirements for becoming a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator in several other states. Please contact your state licensing board for their specific AIT and preceptor requirements. Students should carefully review their current state requirements for changes and updates for each individual state. The National Association of Long-Term Care (NAB) provides clear guidelines and requirements to apply for a new license in qualifying states. Questions regarding licensure outside the State of Texas should be directed to:
Stackable Certificates:
Certificates can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone certificates of study. Students may earn one or more certificates offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 6 hours |
| HCA6980 Healthcare Administration Research Methods | 3 hours |
| HCA6990 Health Law & Ethics | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements | 24 hours |
| HCA5910 Population Health | 3 hours |
| HCA5920 Healthcare Policy Development & Regulations | 3 hours |
| HCA5930 Healthcare Quality Improvement Concepts & Tools | 3 hours |
| HCA5940 Operational Decision Making for Healthcare Managers | 3 hours |
| HCA5950 Healthcare Human Resource Management | 3 hours |
| HCA5960 Healthcare Technology & Infomatics | 3 hours |
| HCA6970 Healthcare Economics & Financial Theory | 3 hours |
| MGT6203 Strategic Management* | 3 hours |
| *This course has a prerequisite of 12 semester hours selected from 5000/6000 level courses with the following prefixes: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HCA, MGT, MKT. | |
| III. Electives (5000/6000 levels) | 6 hours |
| Graduate Level Electives - Excluding any Practicum | 6 hours |
| Total | 36 hours |
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Sample Courses
HCA5910 – Population Health HCA5920 – Healthcare Policy Development & Regulations HCA5930 – Healthcare Quality Improvement Concepts & Tools HCA5940 – Operational Decision Making for Healthcare Managers HCA5950 – Healthcare Human Resource Management HCA5960 – Healthcare Technology & Informatics HCA6970 – Healthcare Economics & Financial Theory HCA6980 – Health Administration Research Methods HCA6990 – Healthcare Law & Ethics MGT6203 – Strategic ManagementMaster of Healthcare Administration
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