Our Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree has a long and distinguished history of preparing students for management and leadership positions in healthcare organizations.
For over 50 years, Indiana University Indianapolis has led the way in educating healthcare leaders in Indiana and beyond. Our program has been fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) since 1983.
Our graduates go on to build successful careers in health systems, hospitals, physician practices, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, and health insurance organizations. Many CEOs of Indiana-based health organizations are graduates of the Fairbanks School of Public Health MHA program.
As an MHA student, you will develop business knowledge, skills and abilities that equip you to compete in a dynamic health care environment.
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) offers the flexibility you need to complete your degree. You have the option of pursuing an in-person/hybrid experience or accelerated 8-week semesters online. The in-person and online options are each 42 credits and all courses are taught by the same faculty.
The in-person/hybrid experience allows you to experience your program of study alongside a cohort of like-minded future leaders.
With the accelerated online experience (8-week long semesters) you have the option to complete your studies in as little as 15 months.
Learn more about the accelerated online experience28% Projected growth in employment of medical and health services managers from 2022 to 2032.
$104,830Median pay for Medical and Health Services Managers
100%of 2022 graduates reported full-time employment
$582In person/hybrid and online (Indiana residents)
$1,412In person/hybrid (out of state residents)
$627Online (out of state residents)
I knew I wanted to be a leader in the healthcare space and I felt that this program would give me the tools, knowledge, and skills to get there.
Michaela Trame, MHA'19, Population Health Strategist, Vital Incite
"The Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health MHA program uses constant feedback from health care leaders, alumni, students and faculty to maintain a contemporary curriculum. IU MHA students, as a result, are prepared with the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to excel in leadership roles in the State of Indiana and throughout the United States."
Antionette Smith Epps, DrPH, MHSA
MHA Program Director
All MHA candidates must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 42 credits. The curriculum includes required health administration and practical experience courses. The Master of Health Administration focuses on five core areas, including understanding the context of the healthcare system, leadership and professionalism, decision making, technical skills and self-development.
Take all 14 courses for a total of 42 credits
Leadership
MHA 1. Develop leadership approaches that are effective for communicating a vision, motivating stakeholders, building consensus, and leading organizational change.
MHA 2. Work cooperatively with others; create, contribute to, and lead teams.
Professional and Social Responsibility
MHA 3. Demonstrate professional values and ethics including sensitivity to the importance of workforce diversity and cultural competency in the delivery of healthcare.
MHA 4. Establish a commitment to continuous learning, self-assessment, and self-improvement.
MHA 5. Contribute to the profession through coaching, advising, and mentoring.
Communications and Relationship Management
MHA 6. Write in a clear logical manner for effective business communications.
MHA 7. Demonstrate effective oral communication and presentation skills.
MHA 8. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships.
Health and Healthcare Environment
MHA 9. Understand how decisions are made within the private, nonprofit, and government sectors.
MHA 10. Explain important issues in healthcare including the need for reform, major changes that have occurred, and proposals being considered for the U.S. healthcare delivery system.
Business and Analytical Skills
MHA 11. Use quantitative information for effective organizational decision-making.
MHA 12. Use financial skills for effective stewardship of resources.
MHA 13. Understand and appropriately use information technology to support business and clinical functions.
MHA 14. Apply appropriate business strategies in the development of business plans and effective project management.
Modeled after the ACHE "Leadership Competencies for Healthcare Service Managers"
The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health offers the opportunity to pursue an MHA in combination with two other degrees. Our joint degree programs are intended to prepare leaders who will offer a combination of analytical thinking and broad understanding to their industry.
Learn what you must complete in order to be admitted to this degree program.
View the admissions criteriaOur graduate advisor, Cher Pearcy, is available to meet with you virtually or in-person. Contact Cher at chepearc@iu.edu.
