Master of Science in Health Administration Online
Ascend higher into healthcare leadership roles with your MHA degree. Delivered through 100% online coursework, this master’s program prepares you with integrated business expertise through a healthcare lens, empowering you to address the unique challenges of this highly regulated industry.
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Program Overview
Learn more about the online M.S. in Health Administration experience
Advance to leadership positions in healthcare with a Master of Science in Health Administration (MHA) degree from Northern Kentucky University. The integrated online curriculum prepares you for more senior roles by equipping you with advanced knowledge in strategy, finance, law, data analytics, and management from the unique perspective of a healthcare organization.
The MHA also offers you specialized business expertise comparable to an MBA. As part of our curriculum, you will study broad business administration topics and delve into content concentrated in the highly regulated healthcare industry. You will learn financial, legal, and management aspects of running a business that focuses on people’s health and well-being. By completing the NKU online health administration program, you will earn specialty degree qualifications in an accelerated program that will benefit you in your current job and lead to new career opportunities across a variety of healthcare settings.
In the online health administration Master of Science program, you will learn to:
- Successfully lead in a variety of medical and health services settings, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, community health organizations, multispecialty services, insurance companies, biomedical research organizations, long-term care and acute facilities, and emergency preparedness organizations in both the public and private domains
- Write and execute strategic business plans
- Understand and apply health informatics in the care of patients
- Manage the budget and finances of a healthcare business
- Successfully lead in a variety of medical and health services settings, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, community health organizations, multispecialty services, insurance companies, biomedical research organizations, long-term care and acute facilities, and emergency preparedness organizations in both the public and private domains
- Write and execute strategic business plans
- Understand and apply health informatics in the care of patients
- Manage the budget and finances of a healthcare business
As a health administration graduate, you will be fully prepared to advance to higher-level roles, such as:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Practice Manager
- Clinical Director
- Long-Term Care Administrator
- Corporate Healthcare Manager
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Practice Manager
- Clinical Director
- Long-Term Care Administrator
- Corporate Healthcare Manager
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Accreditation
Northern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC™) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of NKU.
Tuition
Benefit from the affordable tuition at NKU
The MHA online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included in the total cost. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. For additional information, visit the Financial Aid section on our FAQ page.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total Program with Fees |
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MHA | $547 | $544 | $19,142 |
Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.
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Calendar
Take note of these important dates and deadlines
With six start dates a year, the M.S. in Health Administration online course schedule is flexible and convenient. View the calendar to find the best start date for you and note your corresponding deadlines.
Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
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Fall 1 | 8/19/24 | 8/7/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/19/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/16/24 | 10/3/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/16/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/17/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
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Admissions
Find your fit for our online health administration master's program
We’ve streamlined the admission process for the M.S. in Health Administration online program so you can get started right away.
Admission Requirements:
- 2.5 GPA for overall undergraduate credit
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
- Professional resume including relevant experience
MHA Online Admission Requirements
- Complete application for admission
- Pay the $40 application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Minimum 2.5 GPA for overall undergraduate credit
- Applicants below a 2.5 GPA will be considered for provisional admissions after a holistic review of their application
- Professional resume, which includes relevant work experience, community service, leadership positions, and other professional activities
- International applicants must achieve a TOEFL iBT (or equivalent) score of at least 550 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5; score must be submitted to the NKU Office for International Students and Scholar Services
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
Courses
Take a look at the online M.S. in Health Administration courses
For the online health administration degree, the curriculum is comprised of 11 courses (34 credit hours), including 10 core courses (30 credit hours) and a capstone (4 credit hours).
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