Program Requirements and Overview
The Master of Health Administration requires 51 credit hours (17 required courses) with no electives. The curriculum follows a developmental sequence, with each semester building on prior coursework. The Medical Laboratory Management concentration replaces four courses with laboratory management-specific content.
Students can complete the program in two years full-time or three to four years part-time. A summer experiential course provides hands-on experience through a residency or management project. Courses are structured in an accelerated 8-week format, typically meeting via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Central.
Graduation Requirements
– Students must complete 51 hours of graduate coursework outlined in the curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
– Students must also complete the IPE Curriculum Requirements, Academic Integrity Requirement, and Writing Milestone Requirement.
– Requirements must be completed within six consecutive years after admission date. Completed application and fee must be turned in by the graduation deadline.
Experiential Learning Requirement
One course is a structured educational experience in which students apply health administration knowledge and competencies to authentic healthcare problems, organizations, and professional situations, while receiving feedback and engaging in reflection to connect their experiences to academic learning.
Experiential Learning GuidelinesProfessional Development Requirement
While academic coursework provides the theoretical and analytical foundation for effective management, professional development experiences cultivate the interpersonal, strategic, and reflective skills necessary for success in real-world healthcare environments. This requirement is assessed during the HPMT 53403 Management Capstone course as a major component.
Academic Advising
Each student is assigned an academic advisor. The role of the advisor is to advise and guide the student in registration, the process to graduation, career development, etc. The student may change advisors at any time. The student should expect to have one formal meeting with their advisor each semester, as well as informal check-ins. Advising is a student-driven process that can help ensure the long-term success of the student.