George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology | Department of Business
Master of Health Administration (MHA) — In Person
Average Time to Complete Degree: 16 months (full-time); 33 months (part-time)
Expand Your Career
Become a Health Care Administrator
Learn the business side of health care and expand your abilities to ensure optimal
patient care. At Webster University, our Master of Health Administration (MHA) provides
the knowledge and skills you need to make strategic decisions and lead diverse personnel
in their critical efforts.
Webster’s MHA degree program has made it possible for thousands of medical and health
care professionals like you to broaden their career horizons.
200,000+
Alumni from our Global Campuses
Choose Webster for Your MHA Degree
A Modern and Flexible Degree, Built on Tradition
Introduced in 1975, Webster’s Master of Health Administration program has continually
evolved to meet the needs of our students. For the modern student, Webster offers
the choice of a full-time or a part-time schedule, giving you the ability to complete
the degree in 16 or 33 months. The degree itself is achieved through the use of structured
activities, case studies and practical applications.
Learn From and Network With Health Care Professionals
Webster faculty for our Master’s in Health Administration degree are current and former
health care leaders. They’ll share real-world examples — lessons you can apply in
your work now and later — and offer guidance in your career development, perhaps serving
as mentors. MHA courses also gives you the ability to engage with professors and other
health care professionals in various functional areas, take part in discussions, hear
diverse perspectives and make lasting connections, adding to their expanding network.
The Faculty
“We exist to educate working professionals to be future health care leaders, to serve
in managerial leadership roles in our health care system.”
Daniel Mueller
Visiting Assistant Professor, St. Louis Campus
Graduate From a Proven MHA Program
Webster's MHA graduation rate is 82%. That means that 82% of students who enter the
MHA program graduate within four years. Upon completion of our MHA program, Webster
students have scored 8% higher than the national average on a standardized exam taken
by students at other Higher Learning Commission-accredited universities across the
United States. Join the ranks of our alumni who are ready for health care administration.
Explore the Program
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Find out more about the overall curriculum, electives and learning outcomes for an
MHA degree at Webster.
The George H. Walker School of Business & Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the Master of Health Administration (MHA). ACBSP is dedicated to improving the
quality of business schools and programs around the world, and ultimately to improving
the practice of business in every industry around the world.
Accreditation
Our MHA is Accredited by CAHME
The Master of Health Administration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Testimonial
“Webster is accessible, and the coursework is manageable while working full-time. The
faculty are all experienced and currently working in the field, so our coursework
is applicable and relevant.”
Jennifer Wessels, MD
Master of Health Administration, ’20
Get Started on Your Master’s in Health Administration Degree
In the 2022-2023 academic year, Webster University admitted 83% of applicants to its
MHA program. Take the next step toward earning your MHA. We are here to help you get
started.