The Online MHA program takes two years and one semester (seven semesters total, or about 28 months). It is not possible to complete this program on a shorter (or longer) timeline.

The Online MHA program does not accept transfer credits for coursework taken at other institutions or as part of other degree programs.

The Online MHA follows a set curriculum, with no electives, over seven semesters. Visit our Curriculum page to learn more about the courses.

Online MHA applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and decisions are made approximately two to three weeks after submission. After your application file is complete and all required information from your application checklist has been received, the Graduate Admissions Committee will review your file and make a decision.

The total cost of the Online MHA program is about $103,657* in tuition and fees, which does not include books and course materials. Tuition is $2,162* per credit hour, with a $550* fee for the first credit hour and a $75* fee for each additional hour.

Most terms are six credits. In two terms, students take seven and a half credits:

You are not required to submit GRE or GMAT scores to apply to the Online MHA, but it is recommended — especially if you have limited quantitative undergraduate coursework. Scores should be no more than five years old and should be transmitted directly from your testing agency.

To be admitted to the Online MHA, at least one year of full-time experience in a US healthcare-related role is preferred. All applicants must be committed to advancing healthcare in the US.

Yes. If you are considering applying to the Online MHA program with an unrelated undergraduate background and/or a very low GPA, we encourage you to enroll in one or more post-bacc courses at a local college to demonstrate your quantitative skills and/or general academic ability.

You must submit two letters of recommendation for the Online MHA program. We would prefer one professional reference and one academic reference from a faculty member or academic advisor who is familiar with your work. If you have been out of school for more than two years, it is acceptable to submit two professional references.

Yes, we accept applications to the Online MHA program through the Healthcare Administration, Management & Policy Centralized Application Service (HAMPCAS).

Deferrals to the Online MHA are only granted for medical/family emergencies or on a case-by-case basis.

The Online MHA program is offered part-time only. Each semester is six credits, except Semester Two and Semester Seven, which are each 7.5 credits . Weekly, live classes are held in the evenings for 60 minutes. Students can expect to spend two hours in live classes each week.