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Master in Health Administration - Online
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Program Overview
The Master in Health Administration - Online (MHA) is an online graduate degree designed for experienced health care professionals seeking to advance their leadership careers. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), this flexible, career-focused program combines rigorous academics with applied projects, case studies, and interactive learning tailored to working professionals. Students deepen expertise in health care policy, finance, operations, strategy, and leadership while developing the skills to guide complex health care organizations and having access to expert faculty, professional networks, and career advancement opportunities as a part of MUSC’s academic health sciences system.
Application Timeline
Jul 1, 2025 – Jul 15, 2026
Learning Experience
Experience a student-first, world-class online Executive MHA with health care case studies, interactive projects, and collaboration designed for working professionals.
About the Program
The MUSC Online MHA is among the most competitive, innovative, and inclusive programs in the country. Delivered fully online, this program equips students with advanced skills in health care leadership and administration, preparing them to excel in a rapidly changing health care environment.
More Than a Degree
Our curriculum goes beyond traditional coursework in finance, policy, economics, management, and marketing. Students also earn industry-recognized credentials that set them apart:
- Lean Six Sigma Training
- Telehealth Certificate & Digital Badge
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Professional development opportunities, national case competitions, and student mentorship through the Association for Future Healthcare Executives (AFHE) and the SC ACHE Student Mentorship Program provide practical experience and networking that give our graduates a competitive edge.
Interprofessional & Collaborative
You’ll learn in an interprofessional environment that mirrors the realities of modern health care. Students and faculty come from varied health care backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and more, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and the ability to lead across disciplines. Our small class sizes ensure personalized support and strong faculty mentorship throughout your studies.
Nationally Ranked & Career-Ready
The MUSC MHA program is in the top 13% of CAHME-accredited programs nationwide. Graduates see outstanding results:
- 90% employed in health care within three months of graduation
- Access to a powerful alumni and professional network
- Preparation for high-demand leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, consulting firms, and beyond
Why Choose MUSC’s Online MHA?
- 100% online format—built for working professionals nationwide
- Prestigious national ranking and accreditation
- Industry-aligned certifications integrated into the curriculum
- Strong outcomes and career connections
Earn more than a degree—gain the leadership skills, professional credentials, and collaborative mindset to shape the future of health care.
Curriculum
Full-time
| Year 1, Summer A (5/1/25-8/14/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HAP726 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I | 3 |
| HAP721 | Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HAP737 | Organization Theory and | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP725 | Statistical Analysis in Health | 3 |
| HAP738 | Management & Health | 3 |
| HAP729 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP744 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
| HAP735 | Health Law & Risk Management | 3 |
| HAP704 | Health Policy | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 2, Summer A (5/1/25-8/14/25) | ||
| HAP620 | Healthcare Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
| HAP632 | Quality Management of Health Care Services | 3 |
| HAP730 | Healthcare Project Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP753 | Seminar in Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| HAP740 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HAP705 | Health Economics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP722 | Health Behavior & Epidemiology | 3 |
| HAP746 | Strategic Management & Marketing | 3 |
| ELEC | 1 Elective is Required | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Curriculum Total | 54 | |
Part-Time
| Year 1, Summer A (5/1/25-8/14/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HAP721 | Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HAP737 | Organization Theory and | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP725 | Statistical Analysis in Health | 3 |
| HAP740 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP744 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
| HAP735 | Health Law and Risk Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Summer A (5/1/25-8/14/25) | ||
| HAP726 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I | 3 |
| HAP730 | Healthcare Project Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP705 | Health Economics | 3 |
| HAP729 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP704 | Health Policy | 3 |
| ELEC | 1 Elective is Required | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 3, Summer A (5/1/25-8/14/25) | ||
| HAP620 | Healthcare Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
| HAP632 | Quality Management of Health Care Services | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP753 | Seminar in Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| HAP738 | Management and Health | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP722 | Health Behavior and Epidemiology | 3 |
| HAP746 | Strategic Management & Marketing | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Curriculum Total | 54 | |
Flex
| Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HAP740 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HAP725 | Statistical Analysis in Health | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP744 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
| HAP735 | Health Law and Risk Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26) | ||
| HAP726 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I | 3 |
| HAP721 | Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HAP737 | Organization Theory | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP705 | Health Economics | 3 |
| HAP729 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP704 | Health Policy | 3 |
| ELEC | 1 Elective is required | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26) | ||
| HAP620 | Healthcare Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
| HAP632 | Quality Management of Health Care Services | 3 |
| HAP730 | Healthcare Project Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP738 | Management and Health | 3 |
| HAP753 | Seminar in Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP722 | Health Behavior and Epidemiology | 3 |
| HAP746 | Strategic Management & Marketing | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Curriculum Total | 54 | |
Accelerated Pathway
This track is for qualified graduates of the MUSC Bachelor of Healthcare Studies.
| Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HAP735 | Health Law and Risk Management | 3 |
| HAP738 | Management and Health | 3 |
| HAP744 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26) | ||
| HAP726 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I | 3 |
| HAP632 | Quality Management of Health Care Services | 3 |
| HAP620 | Healthcare Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP729 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II | 3 |
| HAP705 | Health Economics | 3 |
| HAP740 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HAP753 | Seminar in Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP746 | Strategic Management & Marketing | 3 |
| HAP704 | Health Policy | 3 |
| HAP730 | Healthcare Project Management | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Curriculum Total | 39 | |
Physician/Clinical Advanced Standing
This track allows physicians, or clinicians with doctoral degrees to be admitted to the MHA - Executive program with advanced standing eligible to complete the degree in 45 credit hours.
Full-time
| Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HAP740 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HAP705 | Health Economics | 3 |
| DHA802 | Healthcare Leadership | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP735 | Health Law and Risk Management | 3 |
| HAP744 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
| HAP704 | Health Policy | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26) | ||
| HAP726 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I | 3 |
| HAP620 | Healthcare Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
| HAP632 / HAP730 / HAP721 | Quality Management of Health Care Services, or Healthcare Project Management, or Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP729 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II | 3 |
| DHA812 | Evidence Based Decision Making | 3 |
| HAP753 | Seminar in Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP746 | Strategic Management & Marketing | 3 |
| HAP738 | Management and Health | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | |
| Curriculum Total | 45 | |
Part-time
| Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
| HAP740 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| DHA802 | Healthcare Leadership | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP735 | Health Law and Risk Management | 3 |
| HAP744 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26) | ||
| HAP726 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I | 3 |
| HAP620 | Healthcare Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP729 | Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II | 3 |
| DHA812 | Evidence-based Decision Making | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP738 | Management and Health | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26) | ||
| HAP632, HAP730, HAP721 | Quality Management of Health Care Services, Healthcare Project Management, or Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| Semester Total | 3 | |
| Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25) | ||
| HAP753 | Seminar in Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| HAP705 | Health Economics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26) | ||
| HAP704 | Health Policy | 3 |
| HAP746 | Strategic Management & Marketing | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Curriculum Total | 45 | |
Approved Electives
Students are eligible to take these courses as electives in the semesters in which they are available:
Accelerated Tracks
Accelerated MHA tracks empower you to complete your degree faster, advancing your health care leadership career and opening doors to new opportunities.
Accelerated Pathway
Graduates of MUSC’s BS in Healthcare Studies that complete five graduate-level classes can have them waived for the Executive MHA program. Full-time, beginning in spring each year. Apply by Dec 1, classes start in Jan.
Physician/Clinical Advanced Standing
For physicians or those with a clinical doctorate, this track offers a reduced course load. Full-time or part-time, beginning fall each year. Apply by Jul 15, classes start in Jan.
Engage with Our Community
Participate in online events, virtual forums, alum gatherings, and attend national conferences like ACHE fostering mentorship, networking, and shared growth.
Why MUSC was the Right Choice
Executive MHA students choose MUSC for unmatched academic support, personalized advising, and a collaborative learning community built on health care excellence.
How MUSC MHA Mentorship Propelled Alumni Success
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Career Outlook
Executive Careers in Health Care
Alumni serve as senior leaders in health care, overseeing operations, shaping policy, and guiding organizations toward innovation and quality outcomes.
Program Faculty
Cory Robinson, Ph.D., MHA, PMP, FACHE
Chief Administrative Officer, MUSC Health
Assistant Professor, College of Health Professions
Assistant Professor, College of Health Professions
Jami Jones, MHA, Ph.D.
Professor, MUSC College of Health Professions
Chair, Department of Healthcare Leadership & Management
Chair, Department of Healthcare Leadership & Management
Eric Richardson, Ph.D., MBA, MPH, PHR, SHRM-CP, CHHR
Professor and Chair
Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management
Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference is the manner in which the curriculum is delivered and that the Executive MHA students are not required to do an internship since they are already working in health care.
- Qualified and dedicated faculty and staff: The faculty are excellent teachers, current in their fields and recognized for delivering a high-quality educational experience.
- Ideal class size: Students get to know the faculty, classmates and practitioners well and benefit from small group discussion and experiential learning in health care facilities.
- Solid curriculum: The MHA curriculum provides a strong educational background in health care management through its core curriculum and encourages students to work interprofessionally with other students on campus, on case competitions and on service-learning projects.
- Internet: Online tools are used to facilitate communication between class sessions and provide students with access to up-to-date, relevant material.
MHA students have varied backgrounds. The department believes these varied backgrounds enrich the learning experience and creates an environment in which students can challenge each other with new ideas and approaches.
Students are surrounded by health care professionals and are able to gain exposure to real world issues and situations. They frequently have occasion to work as part of interdisciplinary teams, which is similar to what students will experience in the work environment.
Students are eligible to apply for financial aid through the MUSC Office of Financial Aid. Online financial aid information at financial aid.
The MHA Faculty Admissions Committee reviews all student applications. Admissions decisions are holistic and are based on the student's grade point average (GPA), personal statement and three references.
U.S. News and World Report recently listed health services administration as one of the top growth professions and modern health care featured an entire issue on the critical need for well-prepared leaders in health administration. Our graduate placement rate is very high.
Living in Charleston
Charleston offers a unique blend of coastal beauty and modern convenience. With top-rated dining, scenic waterfronts and endless outdoor activities, the city offers an unmatched quality of life for residents, striking a balance between work and leisure.
Guided by Purpose and Principles
MUSC's values-driven program cultivates leaders who act with integrity, lead with purpose and devise solutions that enhance community health.
Objectives
The following objectives are crucial to ensure quality and alignment with industry-standard best practices and serve as a strong foundation in providing our students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to excel in health care leadership roles while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and quality.
- Develop impactful and emotionally intelligent leaders to assume a variety of roles in the quickly evolving health care space.
- Leverage data to apply innovative solutions to real-world complex health care issues needed to achieve tangible and sustainable results related to costs, quality, and access.
- Prepare health care professionals who can effectively apply classroom learning to real-world industry scenarios.
- Support students in their professional growth through the provision of internship opportunities, networking events, and other career development occasions.
Vision
To empower leaders who, through rigorous inquiry and ethical stewardship, transform health care systems toward improved population well-being.
Values
At the core of our program, we are guided by a commitment to the following values that drive our mission:
- Compassion: We act with kindness, empathy and dignity.
- Collaboration: We achieve common goals through teamwork and partnerships.
- Innovation: We drive transformation by embracing new ideas, discoveries and practices.
- Integrity: We do the right thing and commit to accountability in words, actions and use of resources.
- Respect: We value everyone and their many perspectives to build trust and a sense of belonging.
Mission
To improve the management of the health care delivery system by educating current and future health care leaders in an interprofessional environment, engaging in excellence in scholarly activities, and providing service to the university, the region, and the professional community.
The program serves the citizens of South Carolina and beyond in meeting health care management needs by preparing students for careers in health care management and leadership positions in health services organizations.
The Executive MHA program develops working health care professionals by providing the needed knowledge and skills for advancement in the health care industry. Classes are offered in a format conducive for the working student, including using weekend offerings and distance education technologies.
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Accreditation & Recognition
Earn a nationally recognized CAHME-accredited MHA, giving you the credibility and preparation to lead in health care administration with confidence.
The Master in Health Administration - Residential program at the Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), which is the only organization recognized to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a professional master’s degree in health care management education by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAHME accreditation means that our program meets or exceeds established standards for a professional program leading to the Master in Health Administration (MHA) degree.
The MHA – Residential program CAHME profile may be viewed by clicking here.