Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) (Online)
Excel in One of Healthcare’s Most In-demand Professions
Lead, manage, and facilitate the best possible care with an online master’s in healthcare administration (M.H.A.). Whether you currently work in health administration or want to enter the field, Utica University’s 36-credit, 医疗保健管理硕士在线学位课程为您提供在各种医疗保健组织中追求新的令人兴奋的发展机会的知识和技能.
You’ll explore topics including new technologies, health care accounting, finance, and data analysis to transform data into actionable information, as well as be able to apply legal and ethical principles to create or modify processes and policy. You’ll also graduate prepared to implement administrative, marketing, and leadership strategies, analyze health care accounting processes, develop health care staff, and execute organizational change.
Gain the competencies and confidence you need to create change and help health care organizations flourish with the M.H.A. online program from Utica University.
Master of Healthcare Administration Program Benefits
- 32% job growth
- Build advanced leadership skills
- Unique capstone experiences
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Practitioner-based faculty of experts
- Convenient eight-week courses
- Prepare for an administrative role in settings across the health care continuum
2 years
Duration
$690
Cost per Credit
36
Credit Hours
100%
Online Delivery
Learn to Lead Health Care Organizations to an Efficient and Effective Future.
The demand for medical and health care administrators is booming.
The demand for medical and health care administrators is booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in this field are expected to grow 28 percent between 2021 and 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations, due to an aging population and diversification in the industry. These roles are both rewarding and lucrative, with the 2021 median annual wage at $101,340 and the top 10 percent of positions earning more than $205,620 in 2021.1
► $205,620 Earned Annually
In 2021, the top 10% of health care administrators earned more than $205,620 annually3
► 28% Increase
28% job growth projected from 2021 to 20313
► 616,900 Job Opportunities
By 2031, total job opportunities for health care administrators are projected to reach 616,9003
With our online Master's in Healthcare Administration, you’ll graduate ready to effectively coordinate health services, handle ongoing developments in the field, respond to external events, and ascend to upper-level leadership positions. Earning your M.H.A. 在线课程将为你监督医疗机构的行政管理以及与保险公司联络做好准备, stakeholders, and the community. You’ll also assist in the transition to paperless records, respond agilely to changing laws and regulations, advocate for patients, and recruit employees. In other words, you’ll graduate ready to work as a versatile health care services manager.
As a health care administrator, you could earn more than $101,340 on average and take advantage of 616,900 job opportunities by 2031.3 You’ll be qualified for specific roles such as:
Examples of Career Opportunities with a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration
Ancillary Services Director
$107,821/year
Ancillary services directors are responsible for the oversight of multiple services/departments within an acute care facility. They are involved in strategy, business operations, fiscal/budgetary management, human resource management, regulatory compliance, and more.4
Clinical Project Manager
$100,009/year
Clinical project managers are responsible for planning and scoping projects, tracking project metrics, and developing and implementing project milestones. This can be in the context of clinical trials or other projects within a variety of service organization settings, including government, insurance, corporate, or research agencies.5
Nursing Home Administrator
$109,099/year
Nursing home administrators2 are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of nursing homes. They manage and develop staff, budget and utilize operational resources, ensure compliance and professional standards are upheld, and more.6
Additional roles for MHA earners:
- Direct Care Coordinator
- Informatics Director
- Compliance Officer
- Research Director
- Director of Nursing Services
- Facilities Manager
- Marketing Director
Sources:
1. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023). “Medical and Health Services Managers.” Retrieved April 19, 2023, from http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
2. In some states, such as New York, 利记sbo在线医疗管理硕士课程符合养老院管理员执照的课程要求. 潜在的申请人应该与他们所在州的许可机构核实,或拨打(315)732-2640或拨打(866)295-3106免费电话联系招生代表,以核实必要的课程. 学院顾问可以与学生一起工作,提供指导并帮助他们满足该领域的学术要求. *View this grid to verify the licensure requirements in the state in which you plan to practice.
3. Medical and Health Services Managers. (2023). Retrieved April 19, 2023, from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm
4. Director of Ancillary Services Salaries. (2023). Glassdoor. Retrieved April 19, 2023, from http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/ancillary-services-director-salary-SRCH_KO0,27.htm
5. Clinical Project Manager Salaries. (2023). Glassdoor. Retrieved April 19, 2023, from http://www.glassdoor.com/Career/clinical-project-manager-career_KO0,24.htm
6. Nursing Home Administrator Salaries. (2023). Glassdoor. Retrieved April 19, 2023, from http://www.glassdoor.com/Career/nursing-home-administrator-career_KO0,26.htm
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Expert Faculty
In the online Master of Healthcare Administration program, you’ll gain practical knowledge and comprehensive skills from experts in the field of health care administration. From finance to human resources, and from telemedicine to nursing home administration, our M.H.A. 学院由具有数十年领导医疗保健组织和服务各种利益相关者经验的专业人士组成.
Through your faculty’s instruction, you’ll gain firsthand insights, learn to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and graduate prepared to step into a health care administration leadership role.
You’ll also have the backing of your individualized CARE Team – Academic Advisor, Student Success Coach, Career Services, and more – to help you complete your degree and make the most of your achievements.
Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Sowich-Shanley, M.H.A.
Michelle Sowich-Shanley has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and 20 years as a Registered Nurse, working in a broad variety of care settings. (Read full bio below.)
James Brown, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, Management and Administrative Studies
MHA Program Director
Dr. James C. Brown is a tenured, Associate Professor of Management & 行政研究和主任医疗管理硕士学位和养老院高级研究证书(CAS)的商学院 & Justice Studies; joining the full-time faculty in January of 2014 after serving multiple senior administrative roles at Utica University since 2005. Most recently Dr. Brown served as the Vice President for the School of Online & Extended Studies under President Emeritus Todd S. Hutton, before moving over to the full-time faculty in 2014. Dr. Brown has also served as Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the School of Graduate & Extended Studies, and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives.
Dr. Brown also serves as an inpatient pulmonary team resident liaison at a children’s hospital, supporting specialized pulmonary care teams including attending and resident physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, 护理团队负责为来到医院的孩子和家庭的复杂医疗需求提供世界一流的护理.
Dr. Brown’s diverse background includes a 30+ year full, part-time and volunteer public safety career in law enforcement and public administration as a police officer, police commander, and police administrator, as well as a volunteer firefighter and advanced cardiac emergency medical technician (NYS AEMT-III). Dr. 布朗还曾担任奥奈达县STOP-DWI项目管理员八年,并担任公共关系副总裁, security and facilities for the former Herkimer County Trust.
Honors and Distinctions
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies
- Master's in Public Administration, Sage Graduate School
- B.S. in Criminal Justice, Utica University
Selected Publications
- Brown, J.C. & Philo, R.L. (2017). The Corr of the American criminal justice system: lessons & the anatomy of an American tragedy. Dubuque, Iowa. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-1-5249-1417-2
- Brown, J.C., Philo, R.L., Callisto, A., & Smith, P.J. (2016). Command transitions in public administration: A quantitative and qualitative analysis of proactive strategies. Springer Briefs in Policing, 1(1), 1-57. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-27844-5
- Brown, J.C. (2007). Full- and part-time employee stress and job satisfaction at two upstate New York colleges. Dissertation Abstracts International, 68 (08), (UMI No. 3277201).
Tracy M. Balduzzi, Ed.D.
Adjunct Lecturer of Business
Dr. Tracy M. Balduzzi is the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives at Syracuse University. She is responsible for researching and identifying opportunities to support the key initiatives of the institution. 她还研究了神经分化学生的高等教育学习体验,以及在教育环境中使用公共教学法进行个性化学习.
Tracy earned her B.S. in organizational management from Keuka College, M.S. in Health Care Management from Utica University, and an Ed.D. from Wilmington University. In addition to her formal degrees, Tracy is a graduate of the Leadership Mohawk Valley and the Upstate Medical University Leadership Academy. She also serves on the St. Camillus Nursing Home board and the CNY Women's Fund Leadership Council.
Honors and Distinctions
- Ed.D., Wilmington University
- M.S. in Health Care Management, Utica University
- B.S. in Organizational Management, Keuka College
Jessie D. Campbell, M.S.
Adjunct Lecturer of Sports Management
Professor Jessie D. Campbell was raised in the Utica area and the surrounding Mohawk Valley. 在接下来的15年多的时间里,他周游全国,在不同的地方居住. Much of this time was spent traveling throughout the state of Colorado where he would go on to earn his M.S. in Marketing from the University of Colorado in 2009.
Professor Campbell’s professional career was predominantly spent at various levels of the services industry, primarily in the fields of hospitality and lifestyle entertainment. He has performed in a variety of roles in the business sector that include, but are not limited to, marketing strategist, event planner, and in operations management demonstrated at the executive level. These occupations include working alongside several notable organizations that include Crocs, Winter Park Resorts, and the Tao Group of Las Vegas to name a few.
After some time, 坎贝尔教授回到了尤蒂卡地区,后来他被邀请加入利记sbo(当时的尤蒂卡学院),在商学院从事体育管理工作 & Justice Studies while providing course support in the fields of business management and marketing.
Honors and Distinctions
- M.S. in Marketing, University of Colorado
Bari L. Courts, Ph.D.
Adjunct Lecturer of Health Care Administration
Dr. Courts has been teaching online for 20 years, including courses in economics, management, organizational behavior, research methodology, and statistics. He has been fortunate to have been asked to guest lecturer at numerous international universities including in Vietnam, Romania, China, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain. Dr. Courts的专业背景包括在保险行业工作,并担任过大型ERP软件实施的项目经理. He also owns a small self-storage business just outside of Cincinnati.
Dr. Courts’ time in the Ph.D. program at Capella University was spent entirely online, thus familiarizing him with the time commitment and other issues associated with completing a degree online. Dr. Courts wants his students to understand that although not easy, the experience is very rewarding.
Dr. Courts is a board member of two organizations, and conducts presentations on various topics, as well as writing course curriculum. His research interests include writing about social media. Dr. Courts’ most recent published article is titled The Influence of Social Media on 21st Century Leaders.
Dr. Courts’ notes that his home life is somewhat unique. His family includes six children from three continents. He has an older son and an older daughter. In 2011 he added two little girls from Russia who are now ages 15 and 14. Four years later, he added two little boys from Africa (now ages 13 and 11). In his free time Dr. Courts stays active by playing soccer for exercise, and singing in both a barbershop chorus and barbershop quartet.
Honors and Distinctions
- Ph.D. in Organizational Management, Capella University
- M.S. in Global Business Blockchain, University of the Cumberlands
- B.A. in Mathematics, Kenyon College
Thomas C. Curnow, Ed.D.
Adjunct Instructor of Health Care Administration
Dr. Thomas C. Curnow was the Executive Director of Herkimer County HealthNet (HCHN). HCHN works with healthcare systems, not-for-profit organizations, 地方和州政府以及私人基金会,以改善纽约中部地区儿童和成人的健康和福祉. The focus is on preventing chronic disease, improving access to healthcare and reducing healthcare disparity.
Dr. Curnow has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career. He served as the Chief Operating Officer for a not-for-profit organization in Westchester County, NY., Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Senior Vice President of Quality Development and Vice President of Residential Services. Dr. Curnow has worked in the healthcare, mental health, developmental disabilities and social services field for more than 30 years. Dr. Curnow曾担任“帝国优势:利记sbo工作”项目(Baldrige风格的质量项目)的高级审查员,并为组织提供战略规划方面的咨询服务, performance improvement and leadership development.
Dr. Curnow has served as an adjunct faculty member in the HCA program since its inception. Dr. Curnow自Utica大学医疗保健管理研究生课程成立以来一直担任兼职教员. His teaching responsibilities include courses in organizational development and change, healthcare leadership, quality and performance improvement, marketing and strategic planning and Master’s capstone.
Anthony E. Joseph, Jr., M.P.A.
Adjunct Professor of Health Care Administration
Professor Anthony Joseph retired as a nursing home administrator, after 40 years, in April of 2022. Professor Joseph’s career included being a CEO at an area agency on aging. Working on various LTC Campuses, Professor Joseph’s experiences included overseeing adult day care (medical and social models), child day care for employees' children, independent senior housing, and home care in addition to skilled nursing facilities. Professor Joseph has been teaching Nursing Home Administration, Gerontology and various Leadership Courses for 34 years.
Professor Joseph received his bachelor of arts degree (BA) from Utica University, his master’s degree in social work (MSW) and master’s degree in public administration from Syracuse University. 约瑟夫教授还获得了雪城大学全大学老年学中心颁发的老年学证书. He is also a licensed New York State Nursing Home Administrator.
Honors and Distinctions
- M.S.W., Syracuse University
- Master's in Public Administration, Syracuse University
- B.A., Utica University
- LeadingAgeNY James Sanderson Memorial Award: for Leadership in Long Term Care
- Innovation of the Year Award for Innovative Programs that improve the lives of those in long-term care
- 奥内达县老年社区照顾者办公室奖:授予对奥内达县照顾者贡献最大的行政人员
- National Council on Aging; recognized for the first distinct Parkinson’s Residence in a nursing home
- 全国首个为帕金森氏症患者开设的远程医疗项目隶属于罗切斯特大学和约翰霍普金斯大学神经内科
Marvee L. Marr, D.B.A
Associate Professor of Management
Dr. Marvee L. Marr是一位成功的教育工作者,在商业领域拥有超过25年的在线和面对面高等利记sbo经验. Dr. Marr在企业管理的各个方面都有出色的应用知识,并具有无与伦比的能力,将这些现实世界的经验转化为国内和国际课堂的新课程. Dr. Marr is committed to improving student skill sets and collaborating on academic projects and research. She is a specialist in training/mentoring new professors and designing curriculum. Dr. Marr has also visited 94 countries and lived in 14.
Dr. Marr holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (International Business and Marketing) from Argosy University, a Master of Business Administration (Human Resources and Marketing) from InterAmerican University, a Master of Fine Arts (Creative Writing and Teaching of Writing) from Columbia College Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Women Studies) from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Honors and Distinctions
- D.B.A. in Human Resources and Marketing, InterAmerican University
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing and Teaching of Writing, Columbia College Chicago
- B.A. in Communications and Women Studies, University of Missouri - Columbia
Selected Publications
- Marr, M. (January, 2019). Virtual International Internships in an online international business program. IABRR: Academic Oasis. Key West, FL. 2-4.
- Marr, M., Reed, L., & Swank, A. (2019). The Impact of Gender on International Assignment: Women’s Quest for Expatriate Equality. The International Journal of Organizational Diversity, 19(2), 21–39. doi: 10.18848/2328-6261/cgp/v19i02/21-33
- Reed, L., Marr, M., Swank, A. and Whitten, C. (2017). Coaching, mentoring, and leading: An undergrad virtual service learning experience. In Domínguez, N., Berkeley, B., Barka, N., Chrisman, T., Kelley, B., & Westfall, E. (Eds.). (2017). 10th annual mentoring conference proceedings (10th ed.): A Decade of Cultivating an Inclusive Mentoring Community [Special Issue 10]. The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching, 2(10). pp. 11-14.
- Marr, M. (2014, January 1). Retention and Reality in the Hospitality Industry. Hotel Business Review. 11-13
- Marr, M. (2011, August). Corporate Social Responsibility of U.S. Multinational Corporations Conducting Business in Central and Eastern Europe. Argosy University, Chicago, IL.
Lisa Shultis, Ed.D., RRT
Executive Dean for Florida Campuses
Director and Professor of Practice, Department of Respiratory Care
Dr. Lisa Shultis was born and raised in Liverpool, New York. She attended SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse where she earned a B.S. in Advanced Cardiorespiratory Sciences in 1987. Dr. Shultis于2014年获得Ashford University高等教育硕士学位,并于2023年获得高等教育与领导力博士学位. Dr. Shultis has practiced clinically as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for over 30 years.
Dr. Shultis has practiced clinically as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for over 30 years. Dr. 舒尔蒂斯曾在纽约市接受高等教育,担任多个呼吸保健和健康科学项目的主任. Additionally, she has designed, implemented, and managed multiple undergraduate and graduate level allied health programs during her tenure in New York City. In 2022, Dr. Shultis relocated to St. Petersburg, 她在利记sbo开始了她的职业生涯,担任佛罗里达校区的执行院长和呼吸护理主任. Her new position and location allowed her to become more involved in community service, and business-to-business/business-to-community partnerships.
One of the highlights of Dr. 舒尔蒂斯来到这个阳光之州,包括代表利记sbo参加坦帕湾商会,并成为商会大使. Dr. Shultis has 4 adult children and 2 grandsons living in various states in America. She enjoys visiting her children, golfing, running, visiting the local beaches, and cooking for family and friends.
Michelle Sowich-Shanley, M.H.A.
Adjunct Professor in Gerontology
Michelle Sowich-Shanley has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has spent her career working with provider owned physician practices, hospitals, hospital owned physician practices, for profit organizations, not for profit organizations, large academic medical centers, community hospitals, payers, and skilled nursing facilities.
Michelle has extensive experience with the implementation of clinical, revenue cycle, laboratory and radiology software systems, network integration, design and implementation of care delivery system practices that include DSRIP and patient-centered medical homes. She has developed, managed, and maintained high performing teams in nursing, utilization and case management, health care informatics, and clinical information technology. Michelle is currently a health care consultant that advises clients across the United States on EHR vendor selection, implementation planning and execution, implementation support, change management, clinical and operational efficiency, post live optimization, and program management.
Michelle has a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the State University of New York Institute of Technology, a baccalaureate from the State University of New York Institute of Technology in Healthcare Management, and a baccalaureate in Nursing. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD. Michelle is a Registered Nurse, Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE), and PROSCI Certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Advancing your life and career with an online degree comes with lots of questions, and we want to ensure your search for answers is effortless. If you have a question we haven’t covered, call 1-315-792-3333 to speak with an enrollment counselor.
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You can complete the program in just two years. To learn more about the curriculum, view our courses page.
The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is offered part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal commitments and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb what you learn. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
Tuition for the Master of Healthcare Administration is $24,840. You need to complete 36 credits at $690 per credit hour. You can review all tuition costs here.
The program is offered in the business school, which is ACBSP-accredited. Utica University (formerly Utica College) is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, so you can be confident you’ll receive an exceptional and rigorously evaluated online education.
The first step is to start your application.
This program has been offered online for more than ten years. Utica University has been an innovator in online learning since the early 2000s.
Gain Expert Administrative Skills Through Our Career-focused Curriculum
With Utica’s two-year online Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) online program, 你有能力通过专注于管理基金会和卫生保健系统来追求你的个人和职业目标. Each core course of the online M.H.A. has been designed with management, leadership, and the continuum of health care in mind to help you merge foundational theories with best practices in health care. You’ll also have the opportunity to select two electives.
在纽约寻求养老院管理员执照学术要求的学生应该选择AGE 503和HCA 621作为他们的两个课程选修课.
In some courses, 您将有机会使用Zoom和其他视频会议平台参与同步的“面对面”会议, which will allow you to virtually meet your peers and provide a more textured, three-dimensional experience.
Online Master of Healthcare Administration Admission Requirements
To apply for the online master’s in healthcare administration program at Utica, you’ll need the following:
- Completed application
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended
- Personal statement - A brief essay that outlines your qualifications, skills, work experience, and reasons for pursuing this profession
- Résumé - A detailed work history that highlights any experience that may be relevant to this program
Tuition and Financial Aid
This 36-credit program costs $690 per credit hour. Utica University is dedicated to making an advanced education accessible and affordable. Learn more about financial aid, including grants, student loans, and other options, on the Financial Aid tab of our Graduate Admissions page.
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