Master of Healthcare Administration
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TOTAL COST
$10,554*
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NEXT START DATE
May 25, 2026
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COMPLETION TIME
18 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
36
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Advance Your Healthcare Leadership Career
Build upon your passion for the business side of healthcare with the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program at American College of Education (ACE). With its unique application-based approach, fully online coursework and supervised local practicum, you’ll be prepared for advanced leadership roles that position you for greater impact. Coursework equips you with knowledge in strategic planning, policy, economics, management, data analytics and more within healthcare organizations.
Effective healthcare leaders are crucial to ensuring a smooth patient experience. Completing ACE’s master’s in healthcare administration prepares you to confidently develop and execute initiatives that enhance the experiences of both healthcare teams and patients. It also sets you up for roles like hospital administrator, care facility manager or medical insurance executive.
No matter the healthcare administration role you aspire to become, this program equips you with a variety of advanced skills to get you there.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Tuition
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Total Cost Master of Healthcare Administration |
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Total Tuition 36 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$8,460 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1944 Technology and Library Fee (36 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit) |
$2,094 |
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Total Program Cost |
$10,554* |
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Program Details
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) prepares students for advanced leadership roles within organizations in the healthcare field. This program will combine coursework in topics such as communication, technology, leadership, management, critical thinking, and professionalism. The curriculum includes a planned supervised practicum to facilitate application of theoretical concepts, provide real world experience and build on students’ professional experiences in the healthcare industry. Through application-based coursework and the supervised practicum, students will learn how to apply program competencies to their careers within healthcare organizations.
Focus of Study
Program Outcomes
- Apply advanced leadership and management skills to strategic planning, organizational development, operations, and outcomes within healthcare organizations. (AO5)
- Apply human resources best practices to effectively lead, communicate, and collaborate with personnel, departments, and stakeholders across healthcare organizations. (AO2)
- Apply personal and professional ethics and evidence-based healthcare research to improve decision-making, operations, and outcomes within healthcare organizations. (AO1)
- Apply principles of healthcare economics and financial analysis in strategically assessing and developing programs and operations within healthcare organizations. (AO1)
- Implement epidemiology and public health principles to health and wellness issues within populations. (AO1)
- Utilize information systems, data management, and data analytics to improve operations and outcomes within healthcare organizations. (AO4)
- Apply marketing principles to communicate healthcare organizational value to stakeholders, leaders, and individuals within the community. (AO2)
- Promote cultural competence within healthcare organizations. (AO3)
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
May 25, 2026 Term
May 22, 2026
Application Due
May 22, 2026
Payment Due
May 25, 2026
Term Start
May 29, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Jun 28, 2026
Term End
July 13, 2026 Term
August 24, 2026 Term
October 05, 2026 Term
January 11, 2027 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
HLTH5663 |
Human Resources in Healthcare Organizations |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5613 |
Leading and Strategy Development in Healthcare Organizations |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5453 |
Health Policy Evaluation and Development |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5633 |
Advanced Quality Management for Healthcare Administrators |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5683 |
Project Management for Healthcare Administrators |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5673 |
Marketing for Healthcare Professionals |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5603 |
Legal and Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare Administration |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5623 |
Epidemiology and Public Health for Healthcare Administrators |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5643 |
Information Systems Management for Healthcare Administrators |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5653 |
Financial Analysis and Assessment in Healthcare Administration |
3 Semester Credits |
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