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MHA in Health Administration

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Shape the Future of Healthcare Leadership

Join Oklahoma’s only CAHME-accredited MHA program and prepare to become a leader in healthcare management. Housed within the Department of Health Administration and Policy at the OU Hudson College of Public Health, the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program combines rigorous academics, hands-on training, and real-world leadership experiences to produce graduates who are ready to transform the healthcare system.

Whether you’re passionate about hospital operations, healthcare innovation, or population health strategy, our flexible and interdisciplinary program empowers you to build a career with purpose and impact.

Curriculum

Students are required to be familiar with and meet all current Hudson College of Public Health graduation requirements for the MHA. Those requirements are available on the Hudson College of Public Health website.

Starting in Fall

First Year (Fall Semester)
HAP 5453 U.S. Health Care System
HAP 5643 Quantitative Methods in Health Administration
HAP 5623 Forecasting and Budgeting
HAP 7913 Professional Communication Skills in Healthcare Settings
HAP 5653 Healthcare Operations Management

 

First Year (Spring Semester)
HAP 5203 Health Economics
HAP 5733 Managed Care and Integrated Delivery Systems
HAP 5863 Strategic Management in HSO
HAP 5883 Health Care Quality Management
HAP 5950 Field Work in Health Administration

The internship is usually scheduled during the summer after the successful completion of the first thirty hours of the curriculum. Students may not arrange an internship if on academic probation. If a student does not have a 3.0 GPA or has received lower than a “B” letter grade in any course, the internship may be scheduled at a later date which may delay graduation.

Second Year (Fall Semester)
HAP 5183 Organizational Theory and Behavior
HAP 5873 Health Information Systems
HAP 7103 Managerial Epidemiology
HAP 5613 Financial Management of HSO

 

Second Year (Spring Semester)
HAP 5303 Health Policy and Politics
HAP 5563 Human Resources Management
HAP 5483 Healthcare Law and Ethics
HAP 5973 Seminar (Capstone)

Starting in Spring

First Year (Spring Semester)
HAP 5453 U.S. Health Care System
HAP 5203 Health Economics
HAP 5733 Managed Care and Integrated Delivery Systems
HAP 5863 Strategic Management of HSO
HAP 5883 Health Care Quality Management

 

First Year (Fall Semester)
HAP 5643 Quantitative Methods in Health Administration
HAP 5623 Forecasting and Budgeting
HAP 7913 Professional Communication Skills in Healthcare Settings
HAP 5653 Healthcare Operations Management
HAP 5950 Field Work in Health Administration

 

Second Year (Spring Semester)
HAP 5303 Health Policy and Politics
HAP 5563 Human Resources Management
HAP 5483 Healthcare Law and Ethics

The internship is usually scheduled during the summer after the successful completion of the first thirty hours of the curriculum. Students may not arrange an internship if on academic probation. If a student does not have a 3.0 GPA or has received lower than a “B” letter grade in any course, the internship may be scheduled at a later date which may delay graduation.

Second Year (Fall Semester)
HAP 5183 Organizational Theory and Behavior
HAP 5873 Health Information Systems
HAP 7103 Managerial Epidemiology
HAP 5613 Financial Management of HSO
HAP 5973 Seminar (Capstone)

STEM Designation

The Master of Health Administration and Policy program is NOT considered a STEM-designated degree program.

A STEM-designated program is an academic program that falls under at least one of the approved categories from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These categories are recognized by the government for their focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. DHS's updated STEM-designated degree list can be found here: https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/stemList2022.pdf.

Admissions Requirements

For the general admissions requirements see our How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:

  • Bachelor’s degree or entry-level first professional degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.
  • Grade point average requirement on a 4.00 scale can be met by any of the following:
    • 3.00 in bachelor’s degree cumulative GPA 
    • 3.00 in the last 60 credit hours of upper-division coursework applied to the bachelor’s degree
    • 3.00 in the master’s degree (or higher) cumulative GPA
    • 3.00 in the last 12 or more hours of graded graduate level coursework
    The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences is excluded from participation in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Academic Forgiveness Provisions including repeat, reprieve, and renewal. Therefore, all grades earned will be included in grade point calculations when applying for acceptance to an OU Health Sciences program. OU Health Sciences student undergraduate coursework is included in this policy. Click here for additional information.

If after reviewing the qualifications for the Master of Health Administration in Health Administration program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact hcoph@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.

Please also review the application requirements and application deadlines found on the How to Apply page. 

How to Apply

Department of Health Administration & Policy

The Department of Health Administration and Policy offers the only CAHME-accredited health administration program in Oklahoma. The department is proud to provide a comprehensive, practical, and rigorous education, preparing students to become leaders in health policy and administration. Our students benefit from experiential learning opportunities, strong faculty support, and access to cutting-edge research through collaborations with partnerships.

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Research

The Hudson College of Public Health is enriched by its research partnerships with esteemed institutions and organizations, providing students with a robust, real-world learning experience that complements their academic journey.

Field Work

At the Hudson College of Public Health, students apply their curriculum through immersive field experiences and practicums, fostering a hands-on, real-world understanding of public health challenges and solutions.