Online Master of Health Administration
Manage the Systems That Heal Your Community
Improving Healthcare Starts With Administrative Action
Tulane University’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) — available online and on campus — prepares you with the applied analytical skills to promote data-driven decision-making in healthcare organizations through a combination of engaging instruction and real-world learning.
Through one of the top MHA programs, you'll develop the skills you need to work alongside providers to manage, build, and create healthcare facilities and systems that provide high-quality, cost-effective care and improved patient outcomes. You'll graduate prepared to advance your healthcare careers and innovate in this ever-changing, multitrillion-dollar sector.
Tulane is ranked among the Top 20 universities for Best Health and Policy Management programs in the country, and our Master of Health Administration is ranked in the top 25 programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Through field placements and hands-on experiences, students graduate ready to enact immediate and meaningful change, making them highly desirable candidates for top positions in health care upon graduation.
Graduates benefit from access to Tulane’s extensive alumni network, offering exceptional connections to professionals in leading healthcare organizations across the country.
What Will You Learn?
The online MHA prepares you with a foundation in healthcare leadership and applied analytical skills to promote data-driven decision-making. You'll learn to:
- Lead and influence in healthcare settings through data-driven decision-making
- Develop and implement strategies that address business, cultural, political, and regulatory factors in health care
- Use analytics to improve healthcare decision-making and operations
- Manage the financial health of healthcare organizations to ensure you can make informed decisions
What Can You Do With a Master of Healthcare Administration?
When you earn an online master’s in health administration from Tulane, you'll be prepared for roles such as:*
Healthcare Consultant
Average Annual Salary: $88,534
Project Manager
Average Annual Salary: $80,868
Strategic Planner
Average Annual Salary: $79,934
Clinic Manager
Average Annual Salary: $76,840
*Salary data according to Payscale
Curriculum & Courses
The 54-credit MHA program provides study in leadership of healthcare organizations, applied analytics, healthcare economics, financial management, population health, communications, and strategy in 22 months.
Program Course Requirements:
- Foundations in Public Health
- Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
- Leading for Operational Improvement
- Intro to Healthcare Analytics
- Health Law and Ethics
- Data Visualization and Communication
- Managerial Communications
- Health Economics
- Advanced Healthcare Financial Management
- Introduction to Healthcare Financial Management
- Healthcare Payment Perspectives
- Quantitative Decision Models
- Health Market Analysis
- Effective Leadership: Building Teams and Trust
- Relational Communication and Professionalism
- Leading and Designing Innovative Healthcare Organizations
- Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations
- Population Health Analytics
With the MHA administrative residency, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience, develop professionalism, and apply management skills in a healthcare organization while you earn your degree. You'll embark on your residency after you complete the foundational MHA courses.
Meet Your Health Policy & Management Faculty
You will learn from an interdisciplinary faculty body in a research-focused department. Meet the Health Policy & Management faculty.
Accreditation
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has been accredited since 1947, and all current programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
The Tulane MHA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), demonstrating the program’s commitment to the highest standards in healthcare education.
Funding Your Degree
U.S. citizens and permanent residents should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for federal financial aid and work-study. The Celia Scott Weatherhead School’s school code is 002029. Tulane Financial Aid can provide additional assistance.
Merit-Based Scholarships
All master’s program applicants who have submitted and completed their applications by the priority deadline are automatically considered for scholarships without any additional application. You must apply by the priority deadline to be considered for scholarships upon admission. Students who are eligible for any of the scholarships below will be considered for them at any time, not just for priority deadlines. Priority applicants who qualify for any of the scholarships below will receive the higher-value scholarship package. Scholarships are available, with nearly half of all new students receiving some kind of merit-based award. Scholarship amounts may vary. Tulane employees using the tuition benefit are not eligible for scholarships. Scholarships awarded are intended to cover university tuition and fees.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Weatherhead School is deeply passionate about the mission of the Peace Corps and is dedicated to supporting volunteers throughout their academic careers. We offer incoming returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) a scholarship equal to 35 percent of tuition.
Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship
Managed by the Celia Scott Weatherhead School Office of Global Scholars, the Paul D. Coverdell Fellowship is awarded to three RPCVs each year. The application for the Coverdell scholarship will be displayed to eligible students within the admitted student portal.
McNair Scholars
Tulane WSPH offers a scholarship in the amount of 50% of tuition to McNair scholars enrolled full-time in master’s programs.
Please note that if you belong to more than one of these groups, you will receive the higher-value scholarship.
Miscellaneous
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) is also a useful resource for options on financing your degree.
Graduate-level students (pursuing master’s/PhD) seeking aid to supplement any assistance being offered by the Celia Scott Weatherhead School and/or the various departments may work with Tulane Financial Aid.
Admissions
Prospective Online MHA students will apply through the WSPH Application Starter.
The nonrefundable application fee for the Online MHA is $75. Applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Contact your enrollment advisor for more information.
Materials required:
- Official transcripts sent directly from all US/Canadian institutions attended (can be mailed or electronic). Any transcript you upload yourself is NOT considered official.
- A personal statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
- Why are you applying to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, and the MHA program in particular?
- How will earning the MHA help you achieve your professional goals?
- What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional, and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
- Resume/CV
- Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation
All application materials must be received for your application to be reviewed. Please note that we are only able to accept bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited universities and colleges.
Work Experience Requirement for the online MHA: The Tulane online MHA program is designed for busy working professionals. Applicants to the program must have at least two years of health-related work experience in either a clinical or a management position. Additionally, the applicant must have the support of their current healthcare employer to fulfill the experiential learning graduation requirement—a health-related project that incorporates the skills and competencies attained while in the MHA program. Internships, fellowships, and residency work can be used to fulfill this requirement.
Applications that are submitted and completed by the priority deadline will be considered for funding opportunities (no additional application required).
Earned your degree abroad?
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluations. Please have this evaluation sent directly to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use TEC (formerly known as SpanTran), please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access by clicking here.
International students may also be required to submit proof of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo). Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.
About the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
With century-old roots in the heart of New Orleans, the Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is dedicated to our mission to support the Gulf South while understanding national health issues and addressing pressing global health concerns. At the Celia Scott Weatherhead School, public health is not just a field of study, but of action, where learners gain the real-world skills and competencies to strengthen their communities.
Be the Face of Improving Healthcare in Your Community
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