# 2026-2027 Course Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/health-administration-mha/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/

*for the degree of Master of Health Administration in Health Administration*

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**APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH HAMPCAS.\
PLEASE SEE [PROGRAM WEBSITE](https://ahs.illinois.edu/mha-apply) FOR MORE INFORMATION.**

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The Master of Health Administration program is designed to prepare graduate students to become successful healthcare managers and administrators. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the complex United States healthcare system efficiently and effectively.

- Our mission is: Launching healthcare pioneers and lifelong leaders through innovative education and applied experiences.
- Our vision is: To be recognized as a regionally dominant program and national leader in innovative healthcare management education.

The Master of Health Administration program seeks students with a 3.0 GPA or higher from their bachelor’s degree. Generally the degree is completed in two years. No undergraduate courses will satisfy courses for both an undergraduate and master's degree (i.e. “double dipping”). Students entering the program are encouraged to have completed undergraduate coursework in health, health administration, and other business related  courses with all majors accepted.

## **Admissions**

Applicants should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last 60 semester hours of their undergraduate degree work (excluding fieldwork, student teaching, and physical activity courses).

International and some domestic students may be required to show proof of [English Proficiency](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions/04c).

*for the degree of Master of Health Administration in Health Administration*

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The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program requires completion of 52 hours of coursework including an internship. The courses are intended to provide overall knowledge of the United States healthcare system. The MHA at Illinois prepares students to become innovative, effective leaders in today’s complex healthcare landscape. Through a blend of leadership training, strategic planning, financial management and organizational development, our graduates are equipped to drive meaningful change in the healthcare industry.

Course List

     | Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Courses | |  |
| [HK 522](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20522 "HK 522") | Health Finance | 4 |
| [HK 523](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20523 "HK 523") | Advanced Health Finance | 4 |
| [HK 524](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20524 "HK 524") | Healthcare Quality | 4 |
| [HK 525](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20525 "HK 525") | Organization and Strategic Planning in Healthcare | 4 |
| [HK 526](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20526 "HK 526") | Operations Management in Healthcare | 4 |
| [HK 527](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20527 "HK 527") | Biostatistics in Public Health | 4 |
| [HK 529](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20529 "HK 529") | Healthcare Informatics | 4 |
| [HK 530](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20530 "HK 530") | Health Policy: United States | 4 |
| [HK 537](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20537 "HK 537") | Revenue Cycle Management | 4 |
| [HK 538](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20538 "HK 538") | Current Issues and Trends in Healthcare | 4 |
| Students must choose one option below: | |  |
| Option 1: MHA In-Person | |  |
| [HK 520](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20520 "HK 520") | Organizational Leadership in Healthcare | 4 |
| [HK 521](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20521 "HK 521") | Health Economics | 4 |
| [HK 534](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20534 "HK 534") | Professionalism in Health Practice | 2 |
| [HK 535](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20535 "HK 535") | Applied Practice Experience (Take it twice for 1 hour) | 2 |
| Option 2: MHA Online | |  |
| [HK 518](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20518 "HK 518") | Health Law and Ethics | 4 |
| [HK 532](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20532 "HK 532") | Cultural Humility in Health | 4 |
| [HK 535](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20535 "HK 535") | Applied Practice Experience | 4 |
| Total Hours Required for Graduation | | 52 |

### Other Requirements

Grad Other Degree Requirements

 | Requirement | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Other requirements may overlap |  |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the unit) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |

*for the degree of Master of Health Administration in Health Administration*

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Upon completion of the Master of Health Administration program, students will:

1. Be prepared for healthcare leadership careers in the healthcare industry.
2. Leverage organizational data to assess strengths and shortcomings, capitalize on opportunities and attempt to minimize financial, economic, environmental and other organizational threats.
3. Incorporate best-practice techniques into leadership and management activities.
4. Successfully analyze and solve complicated healthcare problems from a lens of critical thinking.
5. Leverage a service orientation that will drive both their work ethic and attitude.

*for the degree of Master of Health Administration in Health Administration*

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## **Department of Health and Kinesiology**

Department Head: Kim Graber\
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice\
Director of Program: Lynne Barnes\
[Health Administration website](https://ahs.illinois.edu/mha-overview)

Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins\
906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801\
(217) 333-1083\
Graduate email: [HK-GRAD-OFFICE@illinois.edu](mailto:HK-GRAD-OFFICE@illinois.edu)

## **College of Applied Health Sciences**

[Applied Health Sciences College Catalog page](https://catalog.illinois.edu/schools/ahs/academic-units/)\
[Applied Health Sciences College website](http://www.ahs.illinois.edu/)

## Admissions

[AHS Admissions & Requirements](https://ahs.illinois.edu/application-requirements)\
[Graduate College Admissions & Requirements](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)