Healthcare Administration

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Degree Overview

Master of Healthcare Administration

Dr. Christopher C. Pratt, Program Director - Healthcare Management and Administration

South University’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program is built to provide you with the business know-how required to pursue critical management roles inside healthcare facilities*. The healthcare administration degree helps you develop your knowledge in financial management, law and ethics, marketing, human resources, health policy, and healthcare delivery systems. Through the MHA program’s case studies and faculty-led discussions you will examine healthcare system organizational models, learn impactful leadership styles, and study best practices for long and short-term decision-making.

*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.

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Online Savannah, GA West Palm Beach, FL

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Success Stories

We're committed to helping our graduates make an impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our healthcare graduates have to say.

Elizabeth Tran

Class of '22

Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Science – South University, Savannah

“South University definitely challenged me in the clinical setting and the classroom. At first, you learn everything in the classroom. Then you get to apply those things in the clinical setting.”

Demitrius Archie

Class of '20

Master of Healthcare Administration-South University, Online Programs

“I was the first in my family to go into the military, and the first person of my siblings to graduate with a degree.”

Helen Ramirez

Class of '19

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, South University, Richmond

“One thing I love about the PA program here is that it's small and really intimate. You know all of your professors and classmates extremely well. You spend a lot of time together throughout the 27 months you're in the program.”

Allyson Obluck

Class of '17

Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant-South University, Tampa

“I wanted to make a difference and I knew occupational therapy was a hands-on way to improve quality of life for many people. My professors always made the effort to ensure that I understood the material and were constantly encouraging me to be better and do better. All of my experiences throughout my clinical rotations challenged me to think outside the box and to trust my instincts.”

Jason Miller

Class of '17

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant

“South University pushed me hard - to the limits of my mental capacity - and that brought out the best in me.”