Master in Health Services Administration (MHA)

The Master of Health Services Administration (MHA) Program at National Louis University is designed to prepare health professionals for administrative careers in health care organizations. The curriculum is designed to build upon clinical and/or supervisory experience in health care and substitutes current employment experiences as an alternative to the internship. Program content emphasizes administrative skill development and practical applications in health care organizations rather than the more traditional research focus. Classes are taught by instructors with academic preparation in health care organizations. Faculty apply adult learning fundamentals to promote analysis, synthesis and applicationof essential knowledge.

Participants should be prepared for intensive individual study, workplace observation and applied projects. They must also accept shared responsibility for the development of an active learning group. Classes are scheduled in accelerated evening and/or weekend formats to permit completion in less than two years. The Colloquium in Health Services Administration is an alternative to the Master's Thesis. At the completion of the program, students from all campuses come together at a single location for four days of intensive learning activities; students present their Colloquium Projects, engage in policy debates or simulations, and interact with colleagues, guest speakers, and faculty.

Admission to Master of Health Services Administration (M.H.A.) Program

Applicants for the M.H.A. program must meet the following admission criteria.

1.                  A completed application (available online: www.nl.edu)

2.                  A nonrefundable application fee (see fee schedule).

3.                  Official transcripts from all institutions attended or a transcript showing completion of a master’s degree.

4.                  A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 or better grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale).

5.                  A list of three references to include supervisors, employers, professors, or others who have known the applicant in a professional or academic capacity, or are in the position to judge the applicant’s ability for graduate study.

6.                  An official transcript of scores from the Criterion On-line Writing Assessment.  Scores from other appropriate standardized graduate level exam (GRE , for example) taken within the prior five years will be considered.  This requirement is waived for an applicant who has earned a graduate degree from an accredited institution.

7.                  At least three years of full-time employment in a health care related organization in a leadership role.  Employment history should be documented in a complete professional resume.

8.                  Current employment in a health care related organization.

9.                  A written statement of academic and professional goals.

10.              Admission interview with a faculty advisor may be required.