Online Executive MHA
Build your health care administration leadership career with Ohio State’s online executive Master of Health Administration.
The Executive Master of Health Administration provides experienced health care professionals with the strategic business skills needed to lead at the highest levels, transforming health systems and improving lives. Learn from expert faculty and experience the same student-centered focus as the nation’s No. 5 best MHA. This flexible, 100% online program is built for those looking to advance as leaders and expand their power to improve health care.
Program at a glance
1 Management and clinical experience
Designed for professionals with at least five years of health care management or clinical experience.
2 Comprehensive curriculum
Integrate theory and practice with real-world examples, case-based learning and a culminating project to discover evidence-based solutions to the issues facing health care leaders today.
3 Program length
45 credit hours — one 14-week course and two seven-week courses per semester — earned as quickly as 18 months.
4 Format
100% online, asynchronous courses completed on your schedule. In-person, hybrid and virtual professional development and networking opportunities available.
5 Flexible starts
Begin the executive MHA in autumn, spring or summer semester.
“The online executive track extends the reach of our No. 5 nationally ranked MHA program to experienced health care professionals ready to advance their leadership. It’s an exciting opportunity to remove barriers to the degree and enrich the learning environment with leaders who can apply new insights in real time. Most importantly, it strengthens our mission to prepare the next generation of health care executives and amplify our impact across the systems and communities they serve.”
A complete executive MHA experience
Master the complexities of health systems, policy, management and public health through a curriculum taught by faculty and industry experts. You’ll build executive skills essential for leadership and career advancement. Beyond the digital classroom, you will join an influential community of leaders and be able to take advantage of in-person, hybrid and virtual professional development and networking with students and alumni, including the annual Management Institute.
Program application
Gather your materials to submit your application — minimum 3.0 GPA, CV with five or more years health care management experience, personal statement and two letters of professional reference. Use our checklist to ensure your application is ready by the upcoming deadline. Application opens soon.