Healthcare Administration
Online Master's Degree
- Next Start Dates
- October 06, 2025
- November 12, 2025
Online Master of Healthcare Administration Degree
Keep pace with the constantly changing influences on healthcare delivery. Your online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree will help develop your role as a leader with advanced skills and knowledge of the healthcare industry. You will learn firsthand about quality management and process improvement, including trends and market forces that impact quality patient care. With a total of 12 courses, each 11 weeks in length, you can complete this online MHA degree program in as few as 18 months1 starting around $13.8K.2
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Empowered Learning®: Take Control of Your Degree
The MHA program is also available with Empowered Learning®, which means you can:
- Access courses anytime, from almost anywhere
- Go faster when you can, and slower when you need to
- Create real-world projects that prove your new knowledge
- Stay connected with faculty and peers in live sessions
For additional information, visit our Empowered Learning® page.
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Industry-Aligned Curriculum
You will learn from industry-experienced faculty in online MHA curriculum academically aligned to the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Health Leadership Competency Model™, which identifies interdisciplinary factors required of leaders to develop and manage an effective healthcare environment.
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Online Courses Go Where You Go
Flexible and affordable, online courses are designed to give you more control and balance over your busy schedule. Learn through live interactive sessions with faculty and peers, real-world projects and virtual labs. You'll receive continued support from admissions representatives, experienced faculty, library and learning resources, experienced tutors, 24/7 tech support, personal academic advisors and career services.
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Institutional Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
Rasmussen’s online Healthcare Administration program offers courses taught and designed by faculty with experience in the healthcare industry and healthcare management. Each course will help students develop skills and gain technical knowledge so they can pursue success with a Master’s of Healthcare Administration. Here are some example courses that you would take as you pursue your degree:-
Healthcare Policy, Ethics and Laws
HSA 5200 / Online / 4 Credits
Presents a comprehensive view of ethics and laws as they pertain to the development of health policy and health systems. Examines the fundamentals of the various principles of healthcare law and the manner in which those principles intersect with ethics and health policy. Offers students an opportunity to evaluate critical factors that influence policy decisions and reform efforts.
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Healthcare Information Systems and Technology
HSA 6000 / Online / 4 Credits
Studies how health information technologies, systems and applications assist the healthcare system and its leaders in the execution of clinical and organizational strategies. Examines how these complex information systems and analytics help decision makers to improve patient care outcomes and business performance.
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Healthcare Quality Management
HSA 6200 / Online / 4 Credits
Provides a foundation in the history of quality healthcare management and the continuing effects quality plays in health administration. Develops the ability to critically evaluate diverse healthcare populations using quality improvement models, strategic management practices and patient safety initiatives.
"I chose Rasmussen because of the online programs offered and the grant I received. I appreciate that you can work at your own pace and their live classroom sessions."
Lawanda P.
Student, School of Health Sciences
Your Future is Full of Possibilities in Healthcare Administration
Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your online courses, you can prepare for a successful career across a wide range of private and public health settings. Our Healthcare Administration degree program is designed to help you gain job-ready skills and strategic thinking that employers seek in healthcare administrators.-
Master’s in Healthcare Administration
Intended for:
Students interested in enhancing their critical-thinking and decision-making skills and advancing their career in a leadership role within healthcare administration.
Finish in as few as:
18 months1 starting around $13.8K2
Learning includes:
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
- Empowered Learning®
Typical career paths:
- Hospital Administrator
- Clinical Director
- Health Services Manager
- Practice Manager
Pursue potential job growth:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2023 and 2033 for Medical and Health Services Managers is 29%.3 Rasmussen’s MHA program can help set you up for success in this growing field.
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Tuition & Savings
Do the Math:
With four start dates a year, 11-week quarters and a total of 12 courses, students who enroll can finish in as few as 18 months.1
$229 tuition per full-time credit
x 48 total credits
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$10,992 total tuition
+ $2,760 total fees
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$13,752 estimated total tuition and fees
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
Other Ways to Save
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how our degrees are designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
Find more about:
6 Healthcare Administration Careers You Could Land with an MHA
Healthcare administration requires professionals who are passionate about people and the healthcare in charge of caring for them. With a Master's in Healthcare Administration, you can advance your career while helping patients and your organization at the same time.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).4 No GRE®/GMAT® is required.6
No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.5
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how financial aid options can make these programs more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions representative today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Where Can I Find an Online MHA Program Near Me?
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find an online Master of Healthcare Administration program near you.- Online
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses*
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
