College of Public Health launches online Executive MHA
Program tailored to health care leaders
Building on the No. 5 best MHA program in the United States, the College of Public Health is expanding its reach with the new online Executive Master of Health Administration.
The degree provides seasoned health care professionals with the strategic expertise and business acumen required to lead at the highest levels of a growing health care industry.
The Executive MHA focuses on mastering the complexities of health systems, policy, organizational management and public health. Students can complete the 45-credit hour degree in as few as 18 months.
Debra Zevallos, clinical associate professor, will lead the 100% online master’s degree. She is an experienced and accomplished leader in health administration and higher education. Zevallos brings more than 20 years of operational health care experience, a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is board-certified in health care management.
“This is an exciting time to launch a fully online executive track to our nationally ranked MHA program,” Zevallos said. “We’re expanding access thoughtfully, strengthening the leadership pipeline and building a valuable degree that reflects the realities of today’s health care workforce.”
Join the inaugural Executive Master of Health Administration cohort
Executive MHA students join an influential and supportive community of leaders with deep expertise in advancing health care and improving health equity.
The program is flexible to accommodate students’ busy schedules, and offers a blend of optional in-person, hybrid and virtual professional development and networking opportunities with an alumni community committed to MHA student success. Specialized executive coaching and skills training will further develop the professional competencies essential for health care leadership and advancement.
“We are thrilled to expand our MHA offerings to support the growth and success of the next wave of health care executives. Our residential MHA program is recognized as one of the best in the nation, and I’m confident the Executive MHA will provide a similarly stand-out educational experience to our students.”
The first cohort begins autumn semester Aug. 25. The deadline to apply is July 17. Applications are accepted year-round. The spring semester cohort begins Jan. 11 and summer term starts May 10, 2027.
The Master of Health Administration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education and was recently honored for its engagement in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
About The Ohio State University College of Public Health
The Ohio State University College of Public Health is a leader in educating students, creating new knowledge through research, and improving the livelihoods and well-being of people in Ohio and beyond. The College's divisions include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, and health services management and policy. It is ranked 22nd among all colleges and programs of public health in the nation, and first in Ohio, by U.S. News and World Report. Its specialty programs are also considered among the best in the country. The MHA program is ranked 5th and the health policy and management specialty is ranked 21st.