Healthcare Administration - MHA

Masters

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Master's
Healthcare Administration - MHA

Start Your Journey in Healthcare Leadership

Ready to elevate your healthcare career? The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program at Framingham State University is your gateway to a dynamic future. Whether you're an aspiring leader or already in the field, our program offers a top-tier educational experience that is both affordable and flexible, tailored to help you achieve your goals.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Our MHA program equips you with the essential tools to navigate and lead through the challenges of today's healthcare system. Learn from distinguished faculty and industry experts, and gain insights in strategic planning, management, business development, information management, and public health policy. These skills will enable you to enhance patient experiences and drive organizational success.

Vibrant Community and Support: Join a community where diverse backgrounds and experiences enhance your learning journey and provide invaluable networking opportunities. Our dedicated instructors and staff offer personalized support, including tutoring, mentoring, and professional advice, ensuring you thrive in the MHA program. Our commitment to your well-being and professional growth sets us apart.

Flexible Learning Model: Our hybrid learning model allows you to balance work, life, and education. Benefit from both on-campus interactions and self-directed study, offering the best of both worlds for a comprehensive learning experience.

Why Choose Our M.H.A. Program? Hear from Our Students and Faculty.

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Program & Admissions Requirements

Program & Admissions Requirements

The program consists of eleven (11) courses, which includes nine (9) core concentration courses, one (1) concentration elective course, and one (1) capstone course.  An introductory undergraduate course in statistics is required if the student has not taken a similar course elsewhere and is so noted on an undergraduate transcript.

Students may take courses in any sequence subject to the following general requirements but must observe course prerequisites. Courses taken without the proper prerequisites will not be applicable to the student’s degree requirements unless written approval is from the program coordinator. Students are expected to be familiar with office/management software.

Waivers are not granted for non-academic prior learning, and are determined solely on the basis of the student’s undergraduate or graduate record.  All waivers require written approval by the advisor.

  • Complete the online graduate admission application
  • Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA from a regionally accredited college/university and must submit all official college-level transcripts. Applicants who studies outside of the United State must submit official transcripts and a course-by-course evaluation for US equivalency. 
  • Two (2) recommendations must be submitted electronically through the Recommendation section of the application. One letter must be from an employer or supervisor, and the second letter must be from a faculty member who has taught the candidate at the collegiate level if the candidate attended classes in the last five years; if a faculty recommendation is not possible, the second letter should be another professional recommendation.
  • Submit a typed, 300-word personal statement discussing their motivation for seeking a master’s degree in view of prior formal education, current job responsibilities, and career plans.
  • Have acceptable employment experience. Acceptable employment is usually verified by appropriate letters of recommendation and resume. 
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Learning Outcomes

The Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to manage healthcare services. Students will learn the theory and practice of managing and leading a healthcare organization. At the completion of the Master of Healthcare Administration program, students will able to

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare system, policy, laws, regulations, standards, and ethics.

  • Lead and manage healthcare organizational operations, manage personnel, and deliver healthcare services.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in financing, budgeting, and technology.

  • Develop a healthcare strategic plan and market healthcare services.

  • Work effectively on team projects to demonstrate an understanding of emerging trends in healthcare administration.

  • Demonstrate professional leadership with effective verbal and written communication skills.

Meet Your Coordinator

Claudine Guild

MHA Program Coordinator and Advisor & Visiting Instructor, Master of Healthcare Administration
cguild1@framingham.edu

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