WilmU’s master’s degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) program prepares current and aspiring leaders for management and executive roles across the healthcare continuum. Coursework focuses on developing the strategic, operational, financial, healthcare, and leadership competencies required to navigate the complexity of modern healthcare organizations, including hospitals, health systems, physician practices, long-term care facilities, insurance organizations, and public and nonprofit health agencies.
Designed for working professionals, this flexible and affordable MHA program is offered both online and in person.
The healthcare industry is experiencing significant growth and transformation, driven by advances in technology, evolving patient needs, and increased demand for efficient care delivery. WilmU’s MHA program helps prepare leaders who can address increasing regulatory complexity, workforce shortages, and health equity and population health initiatives, while fostering innovation, collaboration, and high-quality care delivery.
The MHA program combines study of essential business and leadership principles with specialized healthcare applications, emphasizing ethical leadership, regulatory compliance, continuous quality improvement, operational innovation, and data-informed decision-making.
Through applied coursework, case analysis, and experiential learning, students develop practical skills to improve organizational performance, enhance patient outcomes, and skillfully manage change. Professional partnerships and structured engagement activities allow students to interact with industry leaders and gain exposure to real-world operations and organizational processes. These experiences help bridge theory and practice, deepen understanding of healthcare systems, and build competencies across a range of roles.
Cost of a typical 3-credit graduate degree course.
Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your healthcare administration master's degree.
Your master’s degree in Healthcare Administration prepares you to lead in a wide range of roles. Learn more about Career Resources.
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Wilmington University’s Master of Healthcare Administration is designed for professionals who want to lead change, improve patient outcomes, and shape the direction of modern healthcare. Through a flexible, career-focused approach, this program empowers students to build the leadership, strategic, and analytical skills needed to make an immediate and lasting impact in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry. — Dr. Mary Pat Braudis, Program Chair
