Residential MHA
Becoming a leader at a hospital or health care organization starts with the No. 5 Master of Health Administration education from Ohio State.
Guided by our student-centered mission, you’ll learn the fundamentals of high-quality health care delivery and put your expertise into practice through meaningful hands-on experiences. Ranked No. 5 by U.S. News & World Report, the residential MHA is designed for early- and mid-career professionals who want to grow their leadership in health care, improve health policies and manage systems that provide optimal patient care.
Learn more about our top-ranked Master of Health Administration
Get answers to your questions about Ohio State's Master of Health Administration. Sign up for an upcoming information session and learn how you can become a Public Health Buckeye.
Available dates
April 14
Graduate program information session
The student experience
Expansive opportunities outside of the classroom are just as important as academic work for future health care leaders. At Ohio State, student organizations, case competitions and networking with an expert alumni base from around the nation is just the beginning.
“I was determined to combine my skills and my passions in a career that would allow me to make a meaningful difference for both patients and clinicians. Health administration emerged as the perfect path — enabling me to collaborate directly with clinicians and enhance the overall quality of patient care.”
Program details
Ohio State's Master of Health Administration is a leadership development program combining academic coursework and experiential learning outside of the classroom. It can be completed full time in two years or part time in three years. It is ideal for early- to mid-career students with a required 3.0 GPA. Learn more about the coursework, residency program and the faculty and staff who will help you succeed.
Connect with an MHA ambassador
Student ambassadors from the Association for Future Healthcare Executives can help answer your questions about what it's like to be an MHA student at Ohio State. Learn more about their journeys, health care interests and why they chose Ohio State.
MHA ambassadorsDeveloping health care leaders
The summer administrative residency is a vital part of the MHA program where you gain hands-on experience and develop your leadership skills. In addition to the array of other professional development resources at your fingertips, this immersive education will prepare you for a fulfilling career.
Much more to Ohio State's MHA
A tight-knit student experience, valuable connections with our alumni and faculty and staff dedicated to setting you up for success combine to provide you a premier health care leadership education.
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Scholarships and aid
We understand how important this investment is. We invest in you by providing a variety of financial support opportunities.
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MHA program outcomes
Since 2021, 99% of Ohio State MHA graduates were employed within 90 days of graduation. See where they landed.
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First-year case competition
Organized by our MHA students, the case competition provides first-year students the unique opportunity to gain experience addressing real-life health administration challenges.
Program application
You will complete your application through SOPHAS/HAMPCAS and a supplemental Ohio State application. Submit your application by the priority deadline for consideration of university scholarships. We have developed recommendations to help with your application.