The College of Public Health offers the Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree within the Department of Health Policy and Management. The MHA program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in leadership and management positions in hospitals, health systems, consulting firms, and other healthcare delivery systems. The program’s goal is to provide foundational knowledge and professional skills that will prepare students for careers in healthcare administration.
Degree Type: Masters
Degree Program Code: MHA_HEAD
Degree Program Summary:
The MHA is the most widely accepted healthcare management degree in the United States. The MHA curriculum includes courses in the core discipline of health administration, as well as courses specific to public health. The MHA student experience is enriched with career development, events, faculty support, and hands-on learning where teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills are applied to real-life management scenarios. The program is 54 hours total, including an internship and capstone project.
Locations Offered:
Athens (Main Campus)
College / School:
College of Public Health
Rhodes Hall
105 Spear Road
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-2300
Department:
Health Policy and Management
Graduate Coordinator(s):
