Online MHA Degree | Master in Health Administration

Reach more people. Promote healthier communities.

You’re ready to work more closely with other healthcare professionals, and it’s your ultimate goal to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. With your online Master of Health Administration degree from Duquesne, you can gain the knowledge you need to either implement IT-based solutions that improve healthcare delivery, design programs that mitigate risk or prevent the spread of disease by administering programs that teach healthy lifestyle habits — all while balancing your organization’s financial responsibility.

Hundreds of patients are seen by teams of clinical professionals on a regular basis at healthcare facilities around the world — and you can help them be heard. Promote a healthier community by choosing one of our three program concentrations: Health Informatics and Data Analytics, Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management, or Population Health.

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Complete coursework online

Graduate in 2 years

Transfer credits accepted

No prior work experience required

No GRE/GMAT required

3 start dates per year

Why earn your health administration degree online?

Earning a graduate degree online allows you to continue working in your current position and prepare to advance your career in health administration. Your new skills and knowledge can position you for greater earning potential and advanced leadership roles.

The smart choice — a 100% online MHA.

Study at a research-based institution. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education classifies Duquesne as a “Doctoral University: High Research Activity.”
Flexible online program. Complete coursework from anywhere, on your schedule.
Learn from respected leaders in the field. Our faculty are internationally known and actively practice in the healthcare community.
Graduate from a top-ranked institution. Study at a university ranked among “America’s Best Colleges” and “Best Value Schools” by U.S. News & World Report.
Build your network. Connect with classmates, faculty, industry experts and prospective employers during your on-campus three-day residency.

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Why choose Duquesne for your online health administration degree?

Duquesne is home to the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences (RSHS), one of the largest health sciences schools in the country. Our nationally recognized programs are led by internationally renowned faculty who actively practice in the healthcare community.

As an RSHS student, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of projects aimed at improving the health and quality of life for people across their lifespan. Here are just a few possibilities:

Ongoing faculty-led research projects
Community-engaged learning
Real-world capstone projects
Administrative fellowships
Internships

Join the next generation of dedicated health practitioners, top-level healthcare executives and excellent scholars who we train at the RSHS.

Which concentration is right for you?

Health Informatics and Data Analytics

Today’s patients receive care from a variety of professionals, which means key information is in danger of not being passed along. That’s why data sharing is so important to ensure the best possible care.

In fact, 52% of health executive and finance leaders agree that technology can improve comprehensive patient care when information is shared between providers, payers, government and industry.*

Help promote value-based care by learning to design and develop systems that support collaborative, data-driven decisions with a concentration in health informatics and data analytics.

*SAP and Porter Research

Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management

Patient privacy is just as important as quality patient care. Patients want to know that the personal information they share is safe from theft or misuse. The consequences of inadequate security can be severe. For example, in 2018, a data breach resulted in hackers gaining access to more than 2.65 million Atrium Health patients’ medical records.

Compliance violations like this can cost an organization millions of dollars — and do great damage to its reputation. That’s why they hire health administrators with the expertise to identify risks and implement programs that minimize business losses.

This concentration can help you develop the skills to protect your organization and your future.

Population Health

Controlling diseases saves lives, which makes it vital to our society. We rely on the expertise of health administrators who identify gaps in care and develop customized programs that protect entire populations of patients.

Now it’s your turn to become one of them with a population health concentration.

Consider this:*

6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease
4 in 10 adults in the U.S. have two or more chronic diseases
The leading drivers of the nation’s $3.3 trillion in annual healthcare costs are heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, stroke, alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease

As a health administrator, you’ll use data to improve and maintain a patient’s ability to complete everyday tasks while living with a disease. Let’s advance population-based medicine together.

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Our MHA faculty are leaders in healthcare organization management.

Building new skills and broadening your knowledge takes more than textbooks, it takes practical experience and personal lessons from professionals actively working in the field.

Our faculty of industry leaders design your curriculum based on real-world methods and research. Beyond what you experience through industry-driven coursework, you’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills through hands-on learning experiences and real-world simulations.

We’re committed to helping you join the next generation of dedicated, top-level healthcare executives by providing you with the highest standard of scientific and clinical education.

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Online Health Administration Curriculum

42 Credit Hours | 14 Courses

Coursework for Duquesne’s online MHA program is designed to enhance your ability to think critically and communicate effectively so you can lead a successful, patient-focused and financially secure healthcare facility.

Strengthen your Master of Health Administration degree by choosing a concentration to your coursework. We offer concentrations in Health Informatics and Data Analytics, Population Health, and Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management.

Industry preparation is personalized at Duquesne.

We are known for the supportive relationships we build with students. It’s what sets us apart. Our curriculum is built to prepare you to specialize in your chosen area of expertise — and you’ll receive regular, one-on-one support from our MHA faculty throughout the program. We’re on this journey with you. And your success is our highest priority.

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Study with us, and you can learn to:

Drive policy and procedure enhancements

Develop the skills to assess major performance indicators of healthcare systems, then apply your knowledge to impact policies and procedures.

Apply critical thinking to improve performance

Learn how to use relevant information from a variety of sources to make rational decisions that drive performance through critical thinking and data analysis.

Build a strategic plan and measure results

Use statistical techniques to measure and implement a strategic plan for the organization by applying marketing principles and techniques.

Proactively address healthcare trends

Effectively communicate issues and challenges of the healthcare system to decision-makers and build productive relationships while being mindful of group dynamics.

Set the standard for health administrators

Conduct business based on professional standards and codes of ethical behavior, like adhering to operational policies and procedures regardless of who’s watching.

Inspire the next generation of leaders

Demonstrate leadership abilities and inspire others to reach a higher level of commitment to the organization’s mission and vision.

Duquesne is consistently recognized for academic excellence:

Ranked among “America’s Best Colleges” and “Best Value Schools” by U.S. News & World Report

Ranked among the “Best 384 Colleges” — which profiles only 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges — and recognized on the regional list for the Northeast for “2019 Best Colleges” by The Princeton Review

Named as one of “America’s Top Colleges” and listed among “Best Value Colleges” and “Best Value Private Colleges” by Forbes

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Classified as a “Doctoral University: High Research Activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

To prepare for future accreditation, the MHA program curriculum and competency framework align with the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) accreditation requirements and the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLC) Competency Model

“I credit much of my early and future success to the challenging program where I was able to transform from a college student who did not know where she wanted to go to a young professional eager to apply knowledge and high-quality care across any facet of the healthcare sector.”

— Nicole Porter, graduate
John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences

Online Master of Health Administration Admissions

Admission Prerequisites

To qualify for the online Master of Health Administration program, you must meet the following prerequisites:

Earn a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university*
Achieve a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Admission Requirements

In addition, you must provide the following:

Official TOEFL scores, if applicable*
Resume or curriculum vitae
Comprehensive essay with statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation

*Graduates of foreign institutions will need to have their degrees evaluated by an educational evaluation agency to determine equivalency.