Executive MHA Curriculum

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree core curriculum integrates fundamental management concepts and health care applications. The Executive Program consists of 42 credit hours: 12 core courses (3 hours each) and an individual research project (6 hours). These curricular requirements cannot be waived as a result of work experience or previous academic endeavor.

Prerequisite Courses

Students accepted into the MHA program must meet four foundation prerequisites (Statistical Analysis, Microeconomics, Managerial Finance, Accounting). These prerequisites can be met with previous coursework at MU or another university, or (with the exception of Statistical Analysis) via online modules developed by HMI faculty. Since foundation courses are necessary preparation/prerequisites for required MHA courses, the faculty may require special pre-assessment of the level of preparation of students who have completed analogous foundation coursework prior to enrollment in the program. Statistical analysis must be completed before the first summer. Microeconomics must be completed by the end of the first summer. Managerial finance and accounting must be completed before the second winter semester begins.

Oral Comprehensives

All health administration students are required to complete successfully an oral examination that enables the faculty to evaluate the student's competency in health administration. The evaluation takes place during the student's final semester.