The Minnesota MHA is a top-ranked program of health care administration. As one of the first of its kind in the nation and founded by James A. Hamilton, it has become a model for other health care management programs.
We provide our students with the training they need to become leaders in health care administration with a curriculum that emphasizes leadership, business acumen, practical skills, and career development. One hundred percent of our graduating students secure administrative fellowships or jobs by July of their graduating year.
Which MHA Program Track is Right for Me?
| Residential MHA | Executive MHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Students | Little or no health care management experience | Employed executives, physicians, and health care professionals with a minimum of three years of management or clinical experience |
| Format | In-Person Classes | Online Classes (including five visits to campus over 25 months) |
| Length | 21 months beginning in September each year | 25 months beginning in January each year |
| Number of credits | 60 | 42 |
| Learn more about residential MHA | Learn more about Executive MHA |
The Minnesota Model
A theory-driven, practice-enabled model of learning is reflected in the classroom. Tenured and tenure-track faculty bring new research knowledge to the classroom, while practitioner faculty bring extensive industry experience.
A Robust Alumni Network
The MHA alumni network is one of the largest and most active.
The group of more than 2,600 graduates engages with students by hosting events and providing mentorship and internship opportunities to many students.
What is an MHA Degree?
A Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree enables students and professionals to advance their careers and take on leadership roles in healthcare delivery and financing organizations. These leaders plan, direct, and coordinate services in a wide variety of care delivery settings. MHA graduates also pursue career opportunities in consulting, medical device, pharmaceutical, and payer organizations.
