Master of Healthcare Administration

MHA

• We are the first accredited MHA program in Wisconsin. UWM’s Master of Healthcare Administration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

• Our program is designed for both full-time or part-time students with the flexibility of completing the program entirely online.
• Full-time students can complete the program in just two years.

Master of Healthcare Administration Student Handbook (PDF)

Employment Outlook

Our graduates are highly sought after. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for medical and health service managers is projected to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Salaries depend on education level, employment setting and experience. The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $110,680 in May 2023. The lowest 10% earned less than $67,900, and the highest 10% earned more than $216,750. Salaries differ for non-managerial entry level positions, with higher pay typically associated with positions requiring a master’s degree.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Related Programs

• Value-Based Healthcare, Graduate Certificate
• Healthcare Compliance, Graduate Certificate
• Health Sciences, PhD

You must first meet the admission requirements of the UWM Graduate School. In addition to UWM Graduate School requirements, you must be prepared to meet the following departmental requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, as determined by the UWM Center on International Education, from a regionally accredited institution, and completed before the first term of enrollment in the UWM Graduate School.
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or an equivalent measure on a grading system that does not use a 4.0 scale.
• Proficiency in the English language, use of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Submission of two letters of recommendation, a resume or CV, and official transcripts.

We encourage students looking to enroll in fall semester to have application materials in by Jan. 1 of that year.

Download the guide to the MHA application process (PDF)

Full-time students can complete the Master of Healthcare Administration program in just two years.

Program Options

1. Face to face program (39 credits)
   All courses are face-to-face: 30 credits of required courses, three-credit internship, and six credits of electives are required.
2. Online program (39 credits)
   All courses are online: 30 credits of required courses, three-credit internship, and six credits of electives are required.
3. Executive Online program (33 credits)
   All courses are online: 30 credits of required courses and a three-credit internship are required. Admission to the Executive Online program requires previous health-related administrative experience and an advanced professional degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD, JD, DO, DPT, and APRN).

Internship

You will take part in a fieldwork placement in a staff or administrative position at an organization where you will establish a compelling organizational vision and goals. This is usually completed during the regular academic session. Required, too, is an individual project and preceptor designation, along with starting the capstone process that will continue until graduation.

Capstone Project

The capstone project will reflect the cumulative knowledge of your educational and practical/laboratory experiences, and build upon a literature base. The purpose of the capstone is to further enhance your learning experience, provide some independence in developing and managing the project, and should be in line with your career goals. You will receive three credits, repeatable to a maximum of six credits.

Please click on the cost button in the right hand navigation to learn more about tuition for this certificate. Applicants can calculate the cost of tuition by multiplying the number of credits with the graduate credit cost.