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Start the next chapter in your career as a health care professional. The MHA program at Capella is designed to elevate your fundamental skills and establish your expertise in one of four specializations.
Master of Health Administration program overview
The online MHA program is designed to equip you with real-world knowledge and skills in health care systems and technology, ethical and professional standards of practice and more.
As an MHA student, you’ll begin with core courses that lay the foundation for your program and strengthen your skills in key areas of the field. From there, you’ll move into the coursework for your chosen specialization to grow your expertise and advance toward your final project.
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Applicants to the MHA program must provide the following information for admission:
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official bachelor’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript requests, transcript evaluation and other administrative costs
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option must also have a recommended minimum GPA of 2.8, although those with lower GPAs may be considered if providing additional documentation for review.
View full admission requirements for each MHA specialization: General Health Administration, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Leadership, Health Care Operations
The total cost of your MHA program will depend on your learning format and specialization, scholarships and finances, transfer credits, academic performance and other factors.
Find detailed tuition information and cost scenarios for each MHA specialization: General Health Administration, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Leadership, Health Care Operations
Choosing a Master of Health Administration specialization
Every professional journey is different. Your chosen specialization can help you leverage your unique passions and interests to build advanced expertise for the next phases of your career in health care.
- What you’ll study
- Professional paths to explore
General Health Administration
- Learn concepts, principles and processes in general health administration and process improvement
- Interprofessional, practice-based learning covers a range of topics, from patient care to business strategy
Health Care Informatics
- Learn best practices in electronic medical records, workflow, meaningful use, change management and more
- Understand how health information systems influence strategic planning, decision-making and daily operations
Health Care Leadership
- Build skills to support patient outcomes, business strategy and the transformation of the health care industry
- Learn the skills expected of leaders in this field to help build better organizations
Health Care Operations
- Develop expertise that supports the transformation of the health care industry
- Build advanced skills in management, care coordination, business management and other key aspects in the field
Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase or other career outcome.
General Health Administration
- Employment settings to explore include hospitals, ambulator care services or insurance carriers
- Potential job titles include clinical manager, program director, health director and health manager
Health Care Informatics
- Employment settings to explore include hospitals, ambulator care services or insurance carriers
- Potential job titles include chief clinical informatics officer, director of clinical informatics and data analyst
Health Care Leadership
- Employment settings to explore include diverse health care settings
- Potential job titles include chief executive officer, clinic manager, health director and administrator director
Health Care Operations
- Employment settings to explore include a wide range of settings in the health care industry
- Potential job titles include chief executive officer, clinic manager, program director and health director
Which is better for an MHA, FlexPath or GuidedPath?
Your lifestyle and learning preferences will factor into choosing a path for your MHA degree. FlexPath gives you the freedom to set your own deadlines and complete coursework at your own pace. GuidedPath offers a more structured approach with a fixed weekly schedule.
FlexPath
- Complete your assessments at your own pace
- Engage one-on-one with faculty to receive feedback
- Get support from coaches when you need it
- Pay one tuition fee per session*
*Books, supplies and other fees apply.
GuidedPath
- Complete weekly assignments with preset deadlines
- Participate in weekly discussion posts with your classmates and faculty
- Connect with academic advisors to keep you on track
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Why choose the MHA at Capella University?
Interprofessional education
Share courses with other nursing and public health practitioners to learn about, from and with others in the industry.
Professional relevance
The Capella School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration Advisory Board ensures your curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.
Tuition and education discounts
More than 400 health care organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer tuition savings and other educational benefits.
“As a busy mom, I loved the fact that Capella’s FlexPath program is self-paced, affordable and easily accessible. Being able to earn my master’s online for my desired career change was a game changer for me.”
*Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in Capella promotional materials.