Earn Your Master of Health Administration from SLU
Saint Louis University's Master of Health Administration is your conduit to a successful career, with one-on-one attention from nationally recognized faculty and access to industry experts who bring applied healthcare projects into the classroom.
Join Us Monday, Dec. 16 for an Information Session About Our M.H.A. Program
A Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) is the MBA of the health care world. Graduates from the nationally ranked SLU M.H.A. program lead careers in a variety of health care organizations such as hospitals, health systems, insurance companies, pharmacy benefit management organizations, consulting firms and physician practices. SLU's Executive and Residential Master of Health Administration programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
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Why Choose SLU for Your M.H.A.?
- SLU's nationally-ranked program offers you a practice-integrated education. Our students are transformed into knowledgeable, ethical professionals prepared for a range of management careers across the health sector.
- As one of the nation's most established and largest M.H.A. programs, we'll keep you connected to a vast alumni network.
- At SLU, we deploy a nationally recognized competency model adopted and adapted by health management and health administration programs nationwide. The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) has previously awarded us Program of the Year.
Full-Time M.H.A.
The full-time M.H.A. program is designed for students seeking a traditional education experience. In-person students live locally or on campus and attend classes throughout the day. Students have access to unique case competitions, internships and fellowship opportunities. SLU's full-time M.H.A. graduates move forward into successful positions with leading health care organizations. A GRE is not required.
Saint Louis University’s Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) program recently celebrated its 75th year, making it one of the oldest M.H.A. programs in the country and a pioneer in health management education. A standout amongst its peers, SLU’s M.H.A. program is one of the nation’s oldest and largest graduate programs in health administration. It is consistently ranked among the top programs in graduate health care management education by US News and World Report, accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), and highly regarded by its competitors. SLU’s program was recently awarded Program of the Year by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). SLU’s program also has one of the field's largest and most engaged alumni networks.
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Questions? Contact Bernie Backer, director of graduate recruitment and admission, at bernard.backer@slu.edu or 314-977-8144.
M.S.H.A. New for Fall 2024 Semester
Starting in Fall 2024, students will earn a Master of Science in Health Administration (M.S.H.A.) instead of a Master in Health Care Management (M.H.C.M.). Saint Louis University's health administration, M.S.H.A. degree provides a convenient online pathway to a graduate degree for working professionals looking to advance their careers in health care management. This innovative degree also allows people to transition into the health care field from other industries at all stages of their careers.