The master of health care administration (M.H.A.) program is based on a practical, problem-based approach. Expert full-time and part-time faculty from the health care community provides a blend of theory and experience.
The M.H.A. program is a member program of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
Courses that fit your schedule
Courses are scheduled to support working professionals. The majority of coursework is offered online which allows professionals to earn their degree while remaining employed.
Executive Residency Workshops
Students will attend three on-campus Executive Residency Workshops. These workshops are designed to provide the face-to-face instruction, professional development and networking opportunities for our students. Spend five days on the DMU campus enhancing your educational experience, return to work on Monday with applicable skills.
Academic Health Center
Des Moines University was founded in 1898 and has a long history of excellence in graduate health science education.
Competency based curriculum
The M.H.A. curriculum emphasizes practical knowledge you will use from day one based upon industry standards identified by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership.
Convenient calendar
Our new calendar will offer three 13-week terms each year to allow for flexibility in course scheduling and the best chance of completing your degree in 2 years.
Flexible enrollment
Students typically enroll in two courses per semester (six semester hours), but your level of enrollment may vary each semester based upon your schedule. Students are expected to complete at least one course per year and have a total of seven years from the date of admission to complete the degree requirements.
Career opportunities
The M.H.A. degree will expand your career opportunities in the health care industry. The M.H.A. program equips individuals and their organizations to provide care while successfully navigating health care reform.
Experienced faculty
A combination of full-time and part-time faculty with experience working in the health care industry offer a blend of the theory that drives the practice of management with the art of leading change in today’s health care environment.
Interact with health care leaders
The DMU Health Leaders group (participant in the ACHE education network) provide opportunities for students and executives to interact, explore issues regarding successful leadership and management, build an evidenced-based approach to leading and managing health care organizations, share knowledge and experiences, and learn with each other how to build a strong network of current and future Iowa health care leaders.
Dual degree
Health care administration students at DMU may apply for a dual degree in our public health program following the successful completion of at least nine semester hours of M.H.A. coursework. Admission to a dual degree program is not guaranteed, but consideration will be given to all applicants.