Program Overview

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration focuses on the business and management side of healthcare. The curriculum combines healthcare-specific knowledge with analytical and management skills in areas such as healthcare systems, finance, policy, organizational behavior, health information systems, epidemiology, and biostatistics.

The program is designed for healthcare professionals and other working adults in California and nationwide who want to enter or advance in healthcare management. Coursework is 100% online, and full-time students taking two courses per term for six consecutive terms can complete the degree in one year. No GRE is required. The MHA prepares administrators and managers, not clinicians, and does not lead to clinical licensure or certification.

Concentrations

Students complete nine core courses and three courses in their chosen concentration.

Operations Management

The Operations Management concentration is designed for students interested in the operational, financial, and managerial side of healthcare organizations. Coursework covers healthcare marketing, financial management, and management strategies used in healthcare settings.

Students complete:

  • MHA 601 Marketing and Communications for Healthcare Administration
  • MHA 603 Financial Management for Healthcare Administration
  • MHA 605 Application of Management Strategies for Healthcare Administration

This concentration may fit professionals interested in healthcare operations, budgeting, organizational management, or administrative leadership.

Health Informatics

The Health Informatics concentration focuses on the technology, data, and information systems used in healthcare organizations. Students examine health informatics systems, healthcare data analytics, and the security and privacy requirements associated with health information.

Students complete:

  • MHA 607 Health Informatics
  • MHA 609 Health Data Analytics
  • MHA 611 Security and Privacy in Health Informatics

This concentration may fit professionals interested in healthcare information systems, health data, digital health operations, or informatics-related management.

Which concentration should I choose?

Choose Operations Management if your goals center on financial management, organizational operations, and administrative leadership. Choose Health Informatics if you are more interested in healthcare data, information systems, technology, and data security. Both concentrations are part of the same 36-credit MHA degree.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking to attend TUW’s online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration degree must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for admission:

  • Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
  • Transfer student from another college/university’s graduate program in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.75).

Students, who meet one of the above criteria, will be required to complete the following steps in order to be admitted and enrolled:

  1. Submit an application.
  2. As a non-profit organization committed to serving the underserved, Touro University Worldwide has waived the $60 application fee for all prospective students.
  3. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must come directly from the issuing institutions. Students who completed college coursework outside the United States must have their transcripts translated and evaluated. (See International Admissions for additional information.) Students are required to complete step 3 by the end of their first term of enrollment.

Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Tuition for the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is $500 per semester credit. At that rate, tuition for the full 36-credit program is $18,000 before scholarships, financial aid, employer tuition assistance, or approved transfer credit.

Eligible students may use scholarships, federal financial aid, student loans, and employer tuition assistance to help pay for their education. TUW tuition assistance counselors are available to help students review available funding options.

The MHA is also eligible for the Dr. Edith Neumann Scholarship, which provides a one-time $1,000 tuition award to qualifying new students in selected health sciences programs.

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Military & Veteran Benefits

Eligible military-affiliated master’s students may qualify for TUW’s reduced military tuition rate. TUW also provides military-specific contacts and advising to help students understand military tuition assistance and VA education benefits.

TUW participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program and accepts eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits. Military personnel and spouses with experience in healthcare operations, administration, logistics, or health information systems may find that experience relevant to the MHA curriculum.

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What Can You Do With an MHA Degree?

Healthcare administration is a growing management field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of medical and health services managers to grow 24% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.

  • Hospital Administrator
  • Community Clinic Manager
  • School Health Services Manager
  • Physician Group Practice Manager
  • Department Manager

Healthcare administrators may work in hospitals, clinics, outpatient centers, long-term care facilities, physician group practices, and other healthcare organizations.

In California, opportunities may also be found across large hospital systems, county health departments, managed-care organizations, community health providers, and other organizations involved in healthcare delivery and administration.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers earn a median annual wage of approximately $124,000, with about 62,000 job openings projected each year. Employment is projected to grow 24% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations, reflecting continued demand for skilled healthcare leaders.

Core Requirements

27 Semester Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and foundation of healthcare administration. Students will assess the role and responsibilities of healthcare administrators’ across but not limited to public and private enterprises such as public health organizations, private medical facilities, and hospitals.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will explore an introduction to theories of organizations and behavior. The course will provide students with the knowledge to understand the dynamics between attitudes, motivation, and how the impact on behavior in healthcare environments.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an examination of the complex US health care delivery systems. Students will explore and assess the role of government, policies and regulations on healthcare access and services, financial and reimbursement parameters for public and private institutions, resource management as well as current and future trends with respect to healthcare systems in the US.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students will explore and develop an understanding of dynamic legal and ethical issues encountered by healthcare administrators. Special topics include patient-provider relationships, compliance-related regulations such as end-of-life, and patient rights. Student will explore employment regulations such as sexual harassment, mental health and institutional liability.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course provides an introduction to new and emerging technologies such as tele-health, databases, software applications and electronic databases. Students explore the challenges to implementation of new and emerging health information systems both internal and external, and develop strategies to increase quality of healthcare.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students examine public and economic policy in the healthcare environment. Topics include the development of public and economic policies, approval, and impact of public and economic policies on disadvantaged communities, and healthcare administrators.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the basic principles and core concepts of population health in the field of healthcare administration. Students will apply epidemiological principles which include but are not limited to morbidity, mortality, prevalence, and incidence rates to tackle program planning, financing, economic, and managerial challenges brought on by today’s health problems. Students have a hands on opportunity to develop a surveillance system for a current health organization or system.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students will examine the role of biostatics in providing a higher quality of care for healthcare administrators through the foundational skills to analyze quantitative and qualitative data. Students will learn data-analysis techniques to assess public health informatics relevant to healthcare administrators. Special topics data types, interpretation reporting and the dissemination of data findings.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Capstone Course is the final course in the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program. The capstone is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to integrate all facets of healthcare administration by applying what has been learned throughout the program within a real-world scenario.

CREDITS

3

Operations Management Concentration Requirements

9 Semester Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course, students examine the function and role of marketing and communication for healthcare administrators. Students learn skills to develop effective marketing strategies across various healthcare settings. This course will feature real-world examples demonstrating how health care administrators must address real world challenges. Special emphasis include how social, economic, legal, and ethical forces influence healthcare marketing.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides students with an overview of the best practices and skillsets in financial management useful for healthcare administrators. Special topics include budgeting, financial and cost management in a variety of healthcare administrative settings.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide the opportunity for students to identify and apply effective managerial strategies as healthcare administrators to include hospital regulation, managing and organizing staff/personnel training, contracts, and scheduling. Special emphasis includes leadership skills, methods, and strategies to overcome challenges faced by today’s healthcare administration professionals.

CREDITS

3

Health Informatics Concentration Requirements

9 Semester Credits

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide students with a foundation of health informatics in healthcare administration. Students will explore informatics concepts and use of technology in healthcare delivery to include the impact of data collection, storage, and analysis. Students will have an opportunity to apply health informatics concepts to a real-world scenario.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this course students will explore the fundamentals of the healthcare data analytics process and concepts in healthcare settings. Special emphasis includes the acquisitions of large datasets, associated analytic techniques, and applicable strategies to utilize the analytics in a variety of healthcare settings. Students receive an overview of visualization and presentation in a selected healthcare setting.

CREDITS

3

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students will explore cases and real world scenarios to examine the ethical and legal ramifications associated with the use of electronic documents in contemporary healthcare settings. Special emphasis includes exploring local, state, federal and/or global security and privacy regulations relevant to healthcare administrators. Students will examine a contemporary security and privacy threat in a healthcare administration setting to develop strategies to minimize and combat risks associated with health informatics threats.

CREDITS

3

Credits

36, including 27 core credits and 9 concentration credits

Format

1100% online, 8-week courses

Next start

October 26, 2026

Apply by

October 23, 2026

Accreditation

WSCUC

Tuition

$500 per credit

Transfer credits

Up to nine

GRE

Not required

Entry requirement

Accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA, or graduate transfer status in good standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA

Application deadlines are generally the Friday before the term begins. Confirm the date with an enrollment counselor.

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Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Touro University Worldwide is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Institutional accreditation applies to TUW as a university, including its online academic programs.

TUW is a nonprofit university and part of the Touro University System. Its main California location is in Los Alamitos. The MHA is delivered through TUW’s online learning environment under the university’s institutional accreditation.

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration curriculum is comprised of 12 courses (9 core courses and 3 concentration courses) for a total of 36 credits. With a focus on leadership and analytical skills, the online coursework prepares graduates with the knowledge and competencies needed to become a manager in healthcare administration.

The time it will take to complete the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree online can vary. The duration of the program depends on several factors, including the number of credits accepted for transfer and whether or not students take time off between semesters.

The typical length of time for the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHA is one and half (1.5) years.

Disclaimer:
Students who enroll full-time (12 credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) can complete the degree in one (1) year. Students who enroll part-time (six credits per semester for three semesters each academic year) will complete the MHA program in 1.5 years.

Why TUW: Faculty, Proof & Credibility

TUW’s MHA combines a 36-credit healthcare administration curriculum with faculty whose professional and academic backgrounds include healthcare management, health informatics, public health, and healthcare systems. The eight-week online format allows students to continue working while completing graduate study.

Faculty expertise

Hasan Sapci, MD

His professional and academic work focuses on health informatics, telemedicine, healthcare data analytics, digital health technologies, and artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Felencia McGee, DHA,

Her professional background includes public health administration and work with state health and human-services agencies, including programs involving healthcare access, administration, and service delivery.



A healthcare administrator meets with his senior medical team in a hospital boardroom

Frequently Asked Questions

An MHA focuses specifically on the business and management of healthcare, including healthcare systems, policy, finance, operations, and health information. An MBA provides broader business preparation across areas such as management, finance, marketing, and strategy, with healthcare covered through a concentration when offered. The better fit depends on whether you want healthcare management depth or broader business training.

The MHA focuses specifically on managing healthcare organizations and includes concentrations in Operations Management and Health Informatics. The MS in Health Sciences is broader and prepares students for nonclinical work across public health, health education, wellness, and related health-sciences fields. Students interested primarily in healthcare administration and organizational management will generally find the MHA more specialized.

No clinical license or prior healthcare degree is required for admission. Applicants must meet the graduate academic admission requirements, including an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA or qualifying graduate-transfer status with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Previous healthcare experience may be useful for career advancement but is not an admission requirement.

Yes. You can change your MHA concentration after starting the program. Contact your academic advisor first to understand how completed coursework may apply to the new concentration.

No residency or campus attendance is required. The MHA is delivered 100% online in eight-week courses. Students who need a schedule with no required live sessions should confirm course-specific attendance expectations with an enrollment counselor before enrolling.

The MHA does not automatically award a professional certification. Graduates who later meet the applicable professional requirements may pursue credentials independently. One example is the FACHE® credential from the American College of Healthcare Executives, which requires an advanced degree, healthcare management experience, ACHE membership, continuing education, and other eligibility requirements.

Online students have access to TUW’s Student Success Center, which provides educational advising, orientation, disability services, and career resources. Students also have access to the university library and 24/7 technical support for TUW’s online learning environment.