Master of Arts in Health Care Administration | M.H.C.A.

Discover excellence in healthcare administration with Washington Adventist University’s Master’s program. Tailored for adult lifelong learners dedicated to public service, our comprehensive 36-semester-hour course is accredited and meticulously structured to elevate professionals’ expertise in healthcare administration.

With a focus on refining skills and knowledge, our program offers 12 core courses designed to prepare participants for strategic leadership roles within healthcare organizations. The culmination of our curriculum is a capstone project emphasizing real-world applications.

Beyond traditional healthcare roles, our MHA alumni thrive in diverse sectors such as consulting, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and payer organizations. By pursuing this degree, individuals gain a holistic understanding of healthcare systems, policies, finance, and management principles essential for driving organizational success and improving patient care outcomes.

As the demand for skilled healthcare administrators continues to surge, our program provides a solid foundation for career advancement and professional growth.

Join us and embark on a rewarding journey towards shaping the future of healthcare.

Affordable

Our tuition rates are competitive (graduate $625 per credit hour).

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Accelerated:

Classes are offered online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid in the evenings (one night a week) in 8-week sessions, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as 12 to 18 months.

Curriculum – 34 hours
HCAD 520 Health Care Systems Analysis 3
HCAD 530 Health Care Problem-solving Skills 3
HCAD 540 Health Care Research 3
HCAD 550 Health Care Ethics 3
HCAD 560 Health Care Delivery and Project Management 3
HCAD 570 Health Care Managerial Economics 3
HCAD 580 Health Care Team Building 3
HCAD 590 Health Care Information Systems Management 3
HCAD 610 Health Care Leadership and Change Management 3
HCAD 620 Health Care Risk and Policy Issues 3
HCAD 630 Health Care Strategy Capstone 4

Complete in 2 Years or Less

Accelerated Programs

Real-World Skills

Admission

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. GPA of 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited undergraduate program. Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA but with acceptable evidence of professional potential, shown through recent academic performance and experiential background, may be granted probationary admissions.
  3. Completed prerequisite courses with B grade or better in Economics (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, or a combination course)
  4. Statement of purpose describing career goals in health care administration.

Are you an International Student?

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  1. Submit your transcript through the website https://www.wes.org/.
  2. If English is not your primary language, provide your TOEFL , IELTS, Duolingo scores.
  3. Obtain letters of recommendation.
  4. Prepare and submit the necessary financial documents.
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