Why Minnesota?

Minneapolis, 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.

Extraordinary Healthcare Environment

Minnesota’s healthcare market is known internationally for innovation and excellence.

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.

Interprofessional Setting

Located in the Academic Health Center, the MHA Program provides a unique opportunity to educate interprofessional teams for healthcare delivery.

Small Classes

Broaden your skills and confidence with small classes featuring hands-on learning.

Faculty

Minnesota’s core faculty are recognized for vital research in the areas of health economics, healthcare quality improvement, long term care, health insurance, and integrated delivery systems.

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.

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 the MHA Alumni Association/Foundation award student scholarships each year.

Placement Support

Over the past 20 years,100 percent of domestic graduates seeking administrative fellowships have secured positions upon graduation. Other employment placements include consulting firms, insurance industry, medical device firms, and public policy agencies. See a list of recent placements.