Master of Health Administration (Online)
Program Overview
Shape the future of health services. An online program for health care leadership, in the heart of America's health capital.
You want to be a better leader and difference maker in the health services industry. Our unique CAHME-accredited, online, competency-based Master of Health Administration program will equip you with the skills and strategies to drive meaningful transformation through impactful leadership, shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn from professionals at the forefront of health care practice, business and technology. With more than 900 companies in Nashville operating in the health care sector, our expansive network is your gateway to build relationships with high-level individuals in various facets of the health care community. This includes providers, payers, governmental agencies, entrepreneurial start-ups and other health-related entities.
We designed this four semester program (39 credit hours) with working professionals in mind. The curriculum is completed asynchronously online with an immersive integration experience completed at the end of each semester on our main campus in Nashville, Tennessee. You’ll also have opportunities for mentorship with faculty and the Executive Advisory Board members.
Our dynamic curriculum, expert faculty and hands-on experiences will give you the edge you need to excel. Join us and empower yourself for a successful career in health administration.
Who is this program for?
This MHA is ideal for those wishing to advance their qualifications or pivot careers. As an aspiring health administrator, you’ll increase your understanding of health care in preparation for strategic leadership roles.. For a clinician, this degree helps you accrue the business skills necessary to move toward a career in administration, while building on existing skills. Our online modality gives you the flexibility to complete your coursework on your own schedule through the semester, while the in-person integration will provide you with opportunities to network with other students and health care leaders in Nashville.
Only Program in Tennessee
with AACSB and CAHME accreditations
Lipscomb’s program is one of only two CAHME-accredited programs in Tennessee and the only one in the state with both AACSB and CAHME accreditations.
| Why should accreditation matter to me?Graduating from a CAHME-accredited program ensures you receive quality education and experience, while also posturing yourself as a top-tier, competitive candidate in health care administration. Many health care companies specifically seek to hire CAHME accredited graduates.
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Master of Health Administration Program Outcomes
The Master of Health Administration enhances your business skills within the context of the health care industry. Throughout the program, you will build a network of peers, mentors and executives in the health care industry through immersive and hands-on experiences. The MHA curriculum is based upon a competency model that prepares graduates to excel as health care leaders.
Why Earn Your Health Administration Degree at Lipscomb University?
Lipscomb University's MHA program offers a comprehensive curriculum, CAHME & AACSB accredited experiential learning opportunities. Gain a broad perspective on health care innovations and technologies.
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Admissions Requirements
Our MHA program takes a personal approach, and we want you to learn from your cohort colleagues in addition to your professors. That’s why we consider the whole candidate in our admissions process. We are looking for MHA students who can think analytically, who can contribute to a team, who are motivated by personal growth and who can inspire others.
The MHA is recommended for early-mid career professionals with an interest in or on a managerial track and for clinical professionals with any level of experience who are currently in or desire an administrative role.
The completed application requirements for the MHA program:
- Your submitted online application and fee
- Resume
- This formal document highlights your professional experiences, educational background, and relevant skills/certificates to earning a graduate degree at Lipscomb. If you have less than three years of work experience, please include service and volunteer opportunities within your professional experiences. Resumes are typically one page long.
- Personal Statement
- This formal document highlights what you bring to the program and serves as a professional writing sample. The personal statement is one tool that will be used to evaluate your writing proficiency in addition to helping us gain specific insight into your personal drive, motivation, and goals. The personal statements are generally 500-650 words in length.
- Transcripts from your undergraduate program (and graduate, if applicable)
- Have electronic copies emailed directly from your undergraduate institution to gradadmissions [at] lipscomb.edu (gradadmissions[at]lipscomb[dot]edu)
- If you are having a hard copy mailed, have it sent to:
Lipscomb University, ATTN: Graduate Admissions Office, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
- Two Professional Recommendations
- An email will be sent to your recommenders with instructions on completing the process. The two letters of recommendations should be written by people who know you well in either a professional work or academic environment and can speak to your ability to succeed in a rigorous graduate program. If possible, we encourage you to request one letter of recommendation from a workplace supervisor.
- Writing Sample
- The writing sample should demonstrate clarity of thinking, reasoning ability, logic, and strong writing and communication skills. Your sample should be an academic research paper or professional document that has been previously written and has been evaluated in an academic or professional setting. Previously published work may also be considered. This sample should not be something prepared for the sole purpose of admission to the program.
Video Interview
- Each applicant will engage in a video interview. The interview will be conducted either by the Program Director or a senior member of the faculty and will consist of behavioral-type questions. This will offer you an opportunity to share specific examples from your work experience.
Why Earn Your Health Administration Degree at Lipscomb University?
Lipscomb University's MHA program offers a comprehensive curriculum, CAHME & AACSB accredited experiential learning opportunities. Gain a broad perspective on health care innovations and technologies.
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Tuition & Aid
Tuition: 39-hour program / $800 per semester hour
- Total Tuition: $31,200
- $50 application fee and $200 graduation fee
- Program fee
Types of Aid
Months to complete
Program Highlights
Alumni and Student Stories
Chloe Ligon ('21)
“Nashville is the place to be in terms of innovation and developments in health care, and so many large health care systems are based in the Nashville area. For me, it made sense to learn about health care while immersed in a city that has so many health care opportunities.”
Abel Yosef ('22)
"Lipscomb’s Pfeffer Graduate School of Business stellar reputation as a place to grow as a leader within Business combined with a strong network of alumni and professors drew me to continue my studies here."
Daphne Palakie ('21)
"There was a high level of confidence on my part to make this education investment because I knew we would walk away as stronger healthcare leaders."
Karen Polk ('22)
“I liked the idea of students visiting a different business each semester to see how the material taught in class is actually applied in the field. Fast forward, I was accepted into cohort 2 of the program, and I’m enjoying it.”
Bezar Omer ('21)
“Lipscomb University has always had a good and positive culture. I also like that this was a new program the school of business was launching and was excited to be a part of the pilot cohort.”
Our Faculty
Career Paths
Medical and Health Services Managers
Medical and Health Services Managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must direct changes that conform to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.
Administrative Services Managers
Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary, but administrative service managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep.
Practice Administrators
Practice administrators manage the day-to-day operations of medical practices, including both primary care and specialty clinics. They are responsible for overseeing administrative tasks such as staffing, budgeting, and patient relations, ensuring the practice operates smoothly and achieves its financial and operational objectives.
