Master of Health Administration
Master of Health Administration
“I can’t say enough about this amazing program! The instructors and content added a layer of understanding to an industry I’ve worked in for the better part of 20 years that is invaluable to my growth and successes. If you’re looking for a meaningful direction, I highly recommend you check this out!”
– Danielle Fowler, MHA, BSN, RN, Clinical Informatics Analyst, Sr., Novant Health
Meet Our Program: Comprehensive Curriculum, Accessible, Flexible & Affordable
Unlock your potential as a dynamic leader with a Queens Master of Health Administration (MHA) designed to help you master the business of modern healthcare. Through a flexible online format blending live interactive sessions and self-paced learning, you will gain high-demand skills in leadership, strategy, and evidence-based decision-making to accelerate your career and drive innovation in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Comprehensive Curriculum. Our curriculum spans a wide range of topics, including financial management, quality improvement, healthcare law and ethics, and strategic planning, and our courses provide you with strong theoretical knowledge and applied skills to promote your learning and growth.
Accessible & Career-Focused. Our program is designed to serve both current and aspiring healthcare leaders, meaning no prior healthcare experience is required for admission. Many of our graduates go on to serve in senior leadership roles at some of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare institutions. Another bonus: No GRE/GMAT necessary.
Flexible & Affordable. Our program is 100% online, allowing you to complete your coursework on your own time, at your own pace. Weekly online sessions allow you to interact with other students and faculty.
MHA Program Highlights
- Number of credits: 36 credit hours
- Number of courses needed to graduate: 12
- Average completion time: 24 months
- Cost per credit: $927
- Total tuition: $33,372
- Flexible Program: Online
- No GRE/GMAT required
- Ranked 19th for affordability by MHA Online
Your MHA in Action
A Queens MHA degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the business of healthcare, allowing you to consider diverse job opportunities in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, private clinics, group medical practices, and outpatient facilities. Those with an MHA degree may go on to career titles such as chief operating officer, VP of administration, chief nurse executive, director of practice management, health information manager, and other high-level positions.
The Health Administration Graduate Certificate is offered in conjunction with the MHA program. The 9-credit certificate can be applied to the 36-credit MHA graduate degree.
Selected Courses
Healthcare Operations Management (MHA 540): This course provides a foundational overview of healthcare management and operations, with a strong focus on revenue cycle management and operational problem-solving. Through Excel-based exercises and case studies, students develop practical data analysis skills to evaluate real-world scenarios and make sound financial decisions.
Fundamentals of Financial Management for Healthcare (MHA 600): This course introduces foundational financial management and accounting principles, using financial statements to evaluate healthcare organizations’ financial positions. Through Excel exercises, case studies, and financial analysis, students learn how budgeting, cost determination, and reimbursement structures guide healthcare decision-making.
Health Care Law and Ethics (MHA 645): You’ll explore the legal, political, social, and ethical issues encountered by healthcare professionals and organizations. Topics include government regulation of healthcare providers, patient consent, human reproduction, privacy, and more.
MHA Capstone and Strategic Planning (MHA 680): This course serves as the ultimate launching pad for visionary healthcare leaders, transforming graduate expertise into real-world strategic impact. Designed as the pinnacle capstone experience, it empowers future executives to master complex organizational, financial, and community insights to drive high-quality, high-efficiency healthcare delivery.
Student Highlights
“Working in the healthcare industry for over 18 years as an African American female clinician, I have seen what makes healthcare great and some of the things that can be improved. After being frustrated and wanting to be a voice for the patients and teammates who don’t have a voice, I challenged myself to get an MHA degree. This program can be as life-changing for you as it was for me. Getting your master’s degree is not easy but the hard work will be worth having more control of your professional future.”
– Trenisha Rush ’22 MHA, Clinical Flow Manager, Atrium Health
“In order to be the most effective leader I can be, it was essential for me to pursue my MHA; I am so glad that I made the decision to take my MHA journey through Queens University of Charlotte. I have been able to apply this coursework directly to my leadership skillset.”
– Shane Arrington ’22 MHA, Enterprise Director, Emory Healthcare
Program Contacts
Maureen Walsh Koricke, Ph.D., FACHE
MHA Program Director
Associate Professor, Health Administration
graduateadmissions@queens.edu
Brooke Rutman
Graduate Recruiter
rutmanb@queens.edu
704-971-5526
Meet Your Professors
Other Program Information
Program Handbook
Affiliations
A participant in the ACHE Higher Education Network.
MHA Advisory Board
The Queens MHA Advisory Board involves practitioners, students, and alumni in program development, decision-making, and evaluation. Our MHA Advisory Board includes:
- Bernie Washington, Novant Health
- Jason Byrd, Atrium Health
- Jeanne Leising, Health Services
- Kerstin Liebner, Vizient
- Tina Galloway, Optum
- Shane Arrington, Emory Healthcare, Alumni
- Ashley Acken, Duke University Health System, Alumni
- Ashley Johnson, Abbott, MHA Student, Year 2
- Danielle Fowler, Novant Health, MHA ’24