Are you a driven healthcare professional seeking to elevate your career without disrupting your life? Appalachian State University (App State) offers a distinguished online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program of study meticulously designed for individuals like you. This program bridges the gap between ambition and achievement, providing you with the essential knowledge and strategic skills to confidently lead and transform healthcare organizations from anywhere in the world.
Rooted in Appalachian’s commitment to fostering purposeful leadership, our online MHA program cultivates engaged healthcare executives. You’ll be empowered to acquire and generate cutting-edge knowledge, champion inclusivity within diverse teams, communicate with impact, and exercise critical thinking to solve complex industry challenges. Graduates emerge prepared to excel in management roles across the healthcare spectrum, from bustling hospitals and long-term care facilities to innovative biotech companies and research institutions.
This Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)-accredited program not only delivers a robust core curriculum in health administration but also allows you to specialize your expertise. Choose between two high-demand concentrations: Health Care Leadership, for those aspiring to guide teams and organizations, and Health Informatics, for professionals eager to leverage data and technology to improve healthcare outcomes.
Explore the comprehensive curriculum of our Health Administration program
Program Structure and Key Features
Specialized Concentrations
(While our online format provides flexibility, rest assured that you will have access to all required courses to complete your chosen degree concentration.)
Program Highlights
- Flexible Online Format: Balancing synchronous online sessions for direct interaction with faculty and asynchronous coursework to fit your busy schedule.
- Accelerated or Flexible Pace: Designed for completion in two years with two courses per semester year-round, but adaptable to your individual pacing needs.
- Valuable On-Campus Engagement: All online MHA students are encouraged to participate in an enriching on-campus event held at the beginning of each fall semester, fostering networking and community.
Admission Criteria and Application Essentials
Who Should Apply?
Ideal candidates must:
- Satisfy all requirements for App State Graduate School admission
- Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Demonstrate substantial full-time professional experience, preferably within the healthcare sector.
Please note: Preference is given to applicants with a minimum of two years of healthcare industry experience and successful completion of undergraduate or graduate coursework in financial accounting and statistics (minimum 3 credit hours each).
Admission Exam Policy
No admission exam (like the GRE or GMAT) is required for application to this program, streamlining your path to advanced education.
Required Application Documents
To apply, you will need to submit:
- A complete online application to the Graduate School at Appalachian State University.
- A current resume detailing your professional experience.
- Unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting institutions (official transcripts required upon enrollment). For international coursework, evaluated transcripts are necessary.
- Payment of the non-refundable application fee.
- A compelling personal statement outlining your career objectives and relevant healthcare experiences.
- Two letters of recommendation that speak to your academic capabilities, professional skills, and personal attributes.
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