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Online Master of Health Administration
Achieve your leadership potential. Stay on the forefront of health administration.
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Online Master of Health Administration
Achieve your leadership potential. Stay on the forefront of health administration.
Health Administrators are in High Demand
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects health administration jobs to grow by 20% through 2026. Stay competitive in the job market and expand your leadership opportunities with a master’s degree in the fast-growing field of health administration.
The 43-credit hour curriculum provides competency-based training for health care professionals in:
- Healthcare systems and management
- Communication and interpersonal relationship management
- Critical thinking, analysis and problem solving
- Management and leadership
- Professionalism and ethics
The program includes an applied industry experience through placement in a health system, hospital, agency, or organization.
*Candidate status is an indication that a program in healthcare management has voluntarily committed to participate in a plan of self-improvement and is actively progressing toward the status of accreditation. Candidate status is not accredited status and does not guarantee eventual accredited status.
43 Credit Hours
$348.48 per credit hour
*Does not include college and department fees, as these vary based on major and credits enrolled. The tuition and fees listed are subject to change by action of the Kansas Board of Regents.
100% Online Program
A Schedule that Works for You
Study full or part-time
Program Details
Career Opportunities
The online Master of Health Administration degree from Wichita State will prepare you to:
- Direct a health system
- Manage a hospital or health service organization
- Oversee a medical practice group
- Coordinate an ambulatory clinic
- Supervise a local, state or federal government agency
- Become a highly trained healthcare administrator
This master’s program will prepare you to become an executive, capable to assume a position of leadership in a variety of healthcare organizations.
Admissions Requirements
In order to be admitted into the Master of Health Administration degree program, the applicant must:
- Possess an undergraduate degree in health management, business, clinical profession or related field.
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.750 (on a 4.000 scale) or a 2.750 in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework. Students with lower GPAs may apply and will be considered for probationary admission pending a strong personal goal essay and letters of recommendation.
- Submit a personal goals essay of 500 words or less which clearly articulates the applicant’s reason for seeking admission to the MHA program. The personal goals essay should specifically address the following:
- Part I: How will seeking a Masters in Health Administration help you advance your personal and professional goals?
- Part II: Describe your performance as an undergraduate student. Explain how your experience in undergraduate studies has prepared you to be a motivated, committed graduate student, ready to work in collaboration with your peers throughout the graduate program.
- Submit a current resume.
- Submit two professional letters of recommendation from persons acquainted with the applicant’s background and potential success in graduate studies.
- All applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received their undergraduate education in an English-speaking country must submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). An IELTS score of 7.0, or a TOEFL of 88 (internet)/230 (computer)/570 (paper) is required.
- The GRE is not required for admission.
Application Deadlines
- Spring Admission – December 1
- Fall Admission – July 15
Tuition & Financial Aid
We know that cost, value, and affordability are important factors in deciding to get your graduate degree. We are very proud that WSU is one of the most affordable research institutions in the state of Kansas, offering more students the opportunity to pursue their education.
Support to Help You Succeed
Academic Advisors are available to all students in graduate programs at WSU. Your advisor information is provided at the point of admission. Our student driven approach means you will meet with your advisor to:
- Discuss course options
- Get career guidance
- Create your plan of study
- Know what it takes be successful
WSU empowers you to own your educational experience and to seek support when needed.
“The MHA program helped me broaden my knowledge of healthcare beyond the walls of my organization. I was provided with new tools and resources as well as connections that have helped me serve as a better leader in my organization.”
Innovative-Driven Education
As the No. 1 most affordable research institution in Kansas and the No. 1 transfer destination in Kansas (for 10 years in a row), Wichita State University is committed to building a community that will break the mold. Through groundbreaking research and real-world application, you’ll be prepared to pursue your dreams as soon as you graduate.
Our programs evolve based on your needs and job market trends. The Shocker Career Accelerator program is designed specifically to help you build relevant, in-demand skills. We also offer applied learning opportunities such as clinical placement, service learning and volunteering, and student research and mentorships so you're fully prepared to enter or advance in your field.
