Why Minnesota?
Ranked as one of the nation's most prestigious MHA Programs, the University of Minnesota Master of Healthcare Administration Program delivers unmatched academic excellence, professional development, and alumni leadership.
Top Ranked for Academic Excellence
The Minnesota MHA Program is ranked #2 in the nation by US News and World Report, and is continuously accredited by CAHME, the gold standard in healthcare education.
Small Classes
Broaden your skills and confidence with small classes featuring hands-on learning.
Professional Development
An individualized professional development plan including personal coaching, resume development, mock interviews, leadership assessment and feedback with an industrial psychologist. Students are matched with an alumni mentor.
Scholarships
The Minnesota MHA Program and Alumni Association award over $200K to students.
Alumni Association
Recognized as one of the largest and most active of its kind, the Minnesota Alumni Association maintains relationships with over 2,500 graduates. Minnesota's Alumni have a long tradition and reputation for guiding the next generation through mentoring, tuition assistance, residency placement and vital contacts for placement upon graduation.
Unmatched Placement Support
The Program places nearly 100% of its students in fellowship or regular employment positions by April 1 of their graduating year.
Faculty
Minnesota's core faculty are recognized for vital research in the areas of health economics, healthcare quality imporvement, long term care and health insurance.
The MN Problem Solving Method
A hallmark of the Minnesota MHA program, the MN Problem Solving Method combines a rigorous, practical method of solving problems and student interaction with top-level alumni executives in Minnesota healthcare organizations.
Innovative Curriculum
The Minnesota MHA Program boasts unique curriculum including courses in Integrated Health Systems, Healthcare Delivery Design and Innovation, Health Leadership and Effecting Change, and Interprofessional Teamwork.
Extraordinary Healthcare Environment
Minnesota's healthcare market is known internationally for innovation and excellence.
Interprofessional Learning Environment
Located in the Academic Health Center, the MHA Program provides a unique opportunity to educate inter-professional teams for healthcare delivery.
Dual Degree Options
The Minnesota MHA Program offers dual degree options with the MBA in the Carlson School, and JD with the Law School.