Master of Healthcare Administration

The Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) is designed for individuals working in the healthcare arena who seek the educational foundation necessary for advanced careers in health services management, delivery, and consulting.

The University of Minnesota’s M.H.A. program is ranked second among the nation’s top healthcare administration programs by U.S. News and World Report. Outstanding faculty, a track record of educating successful leaders for the healthcare industry, and a strong alumni network all contribute to this recognition of quality.

• Program Description
• Program Curriculum
• Delivery Format
  
• Degree Completion
• Admission Information
• Admission Qualifying Exams
• Non-Degree Seeking Students

Program Description

The program offered in Rochester provides students with access to rich resources inside the classroom and in the community through full-time University faculty, guest lecturers, technology-enhanced learning, adjunct faculty, and projects that integrate hands-on learning. All students will complete comprehensive coursework encompassing 42 credits that will focus on the core competencies required to be a leader in the industry along with a strong emphasis on healthcare finance, leadership, and problem solving. The M.H.A. will equip graduates to influence organizational mission and vision while advancing their own career.

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Program Curriculum

Three-year study plan
42 credits required for graduation

YEAR ONE
Fall Semester

• PUBH 6535 (3 cr) Healthcare Services Accounting
• PUBH 6556 (2 cr) Health and Health Systems

Spring Semester

• PUBH 6554 (2 cr) Healthcare Marketing and Strategic Marketing
• PUBH 6557 (3 cr) Health Finance I

Summer Session

• PUBH 6564 (2 cr) Managed Care
• PUBH 6727 (2 cr) Healthcare Leadership and Effecting Change

YEAR TWO
Fall Semester

• PUBH 6558 (3 cr) Health Finance II
• PUBH 6562 (2 cr) Information Technology in Healthcare
• PUBH 6569 (1 cr) Healthcare Policy

Spring Semester

• PUBH 6553 (1 cr) Healthcare Management Ethics
• PUBH 6596 (2 cr) Legal Considerations in Health Care Services
• PUBH 6751 (2 cr) Principles of Management in Healthcare Organizations)

Summer Session

• PUBH 6547 (2 cr) Healthcare Human Resources Management
• PUBH 6568 (2 cr) Interdisciplinary Teamwork in Healthcare

YEAR THREE
Fall Semester

• PUBH 6541 (3 cr) Statistics for Health Management Decision Making
• PUBH 6555 (2 cr) Health Economics
• PUBH 6565 (2 cr) Healthcare Delivery Design and Innovation

Spring Semester

• PUBH 6544 (3 cr) Principles of Problem Solving in Health Services Organizations
• PUBH 6765 (3 cr) Continuous Quality Improvement

Rochester campus courses with enrollments of less than 10 students may be offered in a different format. Check the current class schedule.

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Delivery Format

This part-time program uses a variety of course delivery techniques to meet the schedule demands of working adults and to keep current in the fast-paced healthcare environment. Condensed courses, interactive classroom-based experiences, technology-enhanced learning, and web-based instruction will provide scheduling flexibility, access to expertise, and opportunities to initiate professional relationships. Approximately one-third of the program is offered online. This allows students to earn a significant portion of their degree at a time and place convenient for them. The balance of the program is offered face-to-face in compressed weekend courses/sessions.

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Degree Completion

Depending on courses selected per semester, the student can complete the degree in three to four years. Admitted students who enter the program have up to seven years to complete the degree. Up to six credits may be taken by non-degree seeking students or by students prior to formal admission.

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Admission Information

Full detailed admission information is available at http://www.sph.umn.edu/students/application/home.html.

Requirements

• A U.S. baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• A GRE score of 1,000 combined verbal and quantitative and 3.5 analytical writing assessment or a GMAT score of 500 combined verbal and quantitative and an analytical writing score of 3.5. Applicants who have earned the MD or DDS degree may submit MCAT or DAT scores in place of the GRE or GMAT.
• Two years or more of work experience
• Evidence of English proficiency

Performance on the above criteria, professional accomplishments and goals, and performance on a candidate interview will be considered and balanced as part of the admission decision.

Application
The online application for admission to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health is available at www.sophas.org. All application materials should be provided directly to SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service).

1. Personal essay (Letter of intent)
2. Resume or CV
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Official transcripts from each college/university attended
5. Test scores (GMAT, GRE, MCAT, or DAT)
6. English language proficiency, if required

Application Deadlines
All materials must be received by the applicable deadline. Application deadlines for each term are:

• July 1 - Fall Semester
• November 1 apply after September 1) - Spring Semester
• April 1 - Summer Session

Students interested in pursuing the M.H.A. program in Rochester should start by first contacting Maria Brown at the University of Minnesota Rochester.

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Admission Qualifying Exams

Applicants who have not completed the GMAT, GRE, MCAT, or DAT exam, should complete either the GMAT or GRE. Generally, GMAT and GRE scores are considered to be valid for a period of only five years after completion of the test. The GMAT and GRE exams measure general verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills that are developed over a long period of time. Both exams are designed to help graduate schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study.  

GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)
Full information regarding the computer-based GMAT exam is available at www.gmat.com. Exam registration is either online at http://www.gmac.com/gmac/thegmat OR by telephone at 1-800-717-GMAT. Prior to registering online, review the website for the required information related to personal identification and payment options.

The GMAT test is available in Rochester at the Pearson Official Testing Center at 1544 Greenview Drive S.W., Rochester, MN. Pearson does not register you for the test.

Additional GMAT general information is available at the following websites:

• http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT (developed by GMAC/GMAT)
• http://www.petersons.com/TestPrepChannel/gmat_index.asp (developed by Peterson's)
• http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/gmat/
  (developed by Business Week)

GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
Full information regarding the computer-based GRE is available at www.gre.org. Students may also register online at the same site or by telephone at 1-800-473-2255 or with the Rochester Prometric office at 507-292-9713.

The GRE is available in Rochester at Prometric Testing Center at 2001 Second Street S.W.

Test Preparation for the GMAT or the GRE
Rochester Public Library offers test review materials for both exams that can be checked out and also offers an online practice test available through the libraries website.

The University of Minnesota offers an online preparatory class for the GMAT or GRE. Further information is available at http://events.cce.umn.edu/events/course_list.aspx?cluster_cd=WB57.

Many bookstores offer exam review books with computer simulation CD's for practice.

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Non-Degree Seeking Students

Non-degree seeking students may enroll in limited courses (six credits) without being admitted to the program.

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