Master of Health Administration - Mount St. Mary's University

The Mount’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) is offered part-time and on campus, allowing you to balance work and graduate school.

Our program is best suited for mid-career professionals currently working in the healthcare field. However, professionals at all stages in their careers, from new entrants to the profession to practicing physicians, have found academic and career success. As a student in the program you will:

Finish in only 2 years. Twelve courses are offered in 8-week sessions, allowing you to focus on one class at a time.
Attend convenient classes. Meet weekly on Monday nights (6-9:30 p.m.). Our Frederick campus is minutes from I-70 and I-270, near the FSK Mall.
Receive support from classmates and faculty. Up to 24 students begin and end the program together, allowing you to connect with classmates.

At the completion of the program you will also be a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Complete the request information form to connect with a program advisor.

Affordability

$24,120
Estimated total cost of the program tuition.* No additional fees.

Cost is based on 36 credits (12 classes) at $670 per credit
Students may transfer in up to 9 credits
Peregrine Academic Services prerequisite courses may be needed based on transcript analysis at $44 per course.
No application fee

Financial Aid
Students may seek financial assistance through federal and state-funded programs, private loan providers, employer tuition remission or reimbursement, or deferment of undergraduate loans.

*Tuition represents 2019-20 rates which go into effect July 1, 2019. Tuition is subject to change without notice.

Admissions Requirements

The MHA is designed for individuals who completed a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited four-year institution.

Additionally, students must demonstrate one of the following:

Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher or
Two full years of relevant work experience or
500 minimum score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Request information via the form to learn more.

Application Process

Classes begin: August, January
Admissions: Rolling
Priority Application Deadline: 6 weeks prior to start of first course
No application fee

A complete application includes:

Free online application
Official undergraduate transcript(s) from all accredited four-year institutions attended after high school
Personal essay of 250 words explaining:
- How this degree supports your long-term professional goals
- Highlight past professional and academic experiences
- Explain how past experiences will provide a foundation for your studies
Résumé detailing professional experience
GMAT score (if required based on GPA or work experience)

Send application materials to:

Graduate Business Programs
Mount St. Mary’s University
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

Questions? Contact frederickadmissions@msmary.edu.

Apply Here

Affordability
Admissions Requirements
Application Process

Affordability

$24,120
Estimated total cost of the program tuition.* No additional fees.

Cost is based on 36 credits (12 classes) at $670 per credit
Students may transfer in up to 9 credits
Peregrine Academic Services prerequisite courses may be needed based on transcript analysis at $44 per course.
No application fee

*Tuition represents 2019-20 rates which go into effect July 1, 2019. Tuition is subject to change without notice.

Admissions Requirements

The MHA is designed for individuals who completed a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited four-year institution.

Additionally, students must demonstrate one of the following:

Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher or
Two full years of relevant work experience or
500 minimum score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Request information via the form to learn more.

Application Process

Classes begin: August, January
Admissions: Rolling
Priority Application Deadline: 6 weeks prior to start of first course
No application fee

A complete application includes:

Free online application
Official undergraduate transcript(s) from all accredited four-year institutions attended after high school
Personal essay of 250 words explaining:
- How this degree supports your long-term professional goals
- Highlight past professional and academic experiences
- Explain how past experiences will provide a foundation for your studies
Résumé detailing professional experience
GMAT score (if required based on GPA or work experience)

Send application materials to:

Graduate Business Programs
Mount St. Mary’s University
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

Questions? Contact frederickadmissions@msmary.edu.

Apply Here

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