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MSHA Online Degree Overview
UofL’s online Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) is designed for aspiring healthcare executives or leaders with 5+ years of experience who are looking to broaden their core healthcare management competencies and/or pursue career advancement applying the principles of population health management.
UofL’s online MSHA prepares you to confidently lead healthcare organizations into the future. Implementing our reputable CAHME-accredited curriculum and taught by leaders in healthcare innovation, the online MSHA courses will explore broad principles and important influencers within top healthcare organizations, examine data-driven methods of strategic leadership and effective management, analyze external policy and healthcare environments that affect management and more.
The MS in Healthcare Administration is offered through the School of Public Health and Information Sciences which has been consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for its graduate programs in healthcare management, academic excellence and student support.
This program is CAHME-accredited and aligned with the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Competency Model.
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Application Deadlines
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Check out typical application deadlines for the MS in Health Administration online program at UofL:
| Preferred Deadline | Term | Start Date |
| July 1 | Fall | August |
Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.
MSHA Online Degree Highlights
Join a program grounded in the National Center for Healthcare Leadership
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(NCHL) Competency Model, aligning coursework with the skills healthcare employers value most
- Earn a CAHME-accredited degree that meets the highest national standards for healthcare management education
- Develop leadership expertise through a specialized curriculum informed by the Public Health Leadership (PHL) framework
- Gain applicable and transferable healthcare management knowledge in strategy, finance, policy and operations
- Complete 100% online coursework designed for working healthcare professionals with leadership experience
- Finish your degree in as few as 2 years, or progress part-time over 4+ years to fit your career and responsibilities
Healthcare is changing fast. Are you ready to strengthen your leadership capacity, expand your influence and position yourself to lead with confidence in a complex healthcare environment?
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Health Administration Job Outlook
Leading in healthcare is especially advantageous. With an aging population and increased demand for services, healthcare occupations are expected to grow 13% between 2021 and 2031, adding around 1.9 million jobs in that same period – faster than the average growth compared to all occupations (bls.gov).
| Job Growth Projection | Median Annual Salary | Yearly Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| 13% by 2031 | $117,960 | 616,200 |
From technology and analytics to standards of patient care, healthcare is continuously evolving and growing as an industry. As a healthcare administrator, you’re responsible for leading the charge in embracing these changes. Our online program - specialized for working professionals with 5+ years leadership experience in the field - is designed to help you take on that challenge.
Take the next step with confidence - we are here to support your academic journey, from start to finish!
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