Online Executive Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-21 | - |
| 2024-09-10 | - |
Program Overview
Xavier University's online Executive Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) is a nationally-ranked, CAHME-accredited program designed for busy professionals with at least one year of healthcare experience. The 42-credit program can be completed in approximately two years and offers flexible scheduling options. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, insurance companies, and public health organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Xavier University Online offers professionals an Executive Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) in a 100% online format. The program is nationally-ranked and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The online Executive MHSA requires no on-campus visits, so you can earn your MHSA degree without interrupting your life and career. This 42-credit degree program is designed for busy professionals, with at least one year of experience in the healthcare sector, or similar, who are ready to leverage their health care experience and transform the delivery of health care services. As a student in Xavier’s online Executive MHSA degree program, you’ll be guided by highly skilled faculty and professional health leaders, as you join a class of no more than 20 peers who share your same passion and drive for success. With health services administration classes offered in the fall, spring and summer, you can unleash your leadership potential and prepare for a top-tier, dynamic role in as few as two years. Xavier University also offers a traditional, on-campus MHSA program.
Outline:
Xavier’s 100% online Executive MHSA degree consists of 42 credit hours, which can be completed in approximately two years, with flexible scheduling options available. The knowledge gained from the MHSA program provides students and graduates with the skills necessary to manage, direct, and lead medical and health care organizations such as health systems, hospitals, physician practices, or have leadership roles in insurance, consulting, public health organizations, pharmacies, public agencies, among others. The online master’s degree in health services administration concludes with a capstone project that aligns with the organization in which a student is working. The project is supervised by a full-time faculty member along with a mentor at their place of employment. Projects must be approved by the faculty advisor and mentor. Students are responsible for securing their project mentors.
Core Courses:
- HESA 511: Managerial Concepts in Healthcare Organizations (3 credits)
- HESA 516: Human Resources Management in Healthcare (3 credits)
- HESA 519: Strategic Management & Marketing in Healthcare Organizations (3 credits)
- HESA 521: Quantitative Methods for Healthcare Administration (3 credits)
- HESA 523: Quality and Process Improvement (3 credits)
- HESA 534: Health Analytics and Decision Support (3 credits)
- HESA 552: Revenue Cycle Management & Health Insurance (3 credits)
- HESA 555: Applications in Healthcare Finance (3 credits)
- HESA 559: Healthcare Project Administration (3 credits)
- HESA 567: Applied Epidemiology (3 credits)
- HESA 572: Healthcare Systems (3 credits)
- HESA 578: Health Economics and Policy (3 credits)
- HESA 582: Ethics and Law in Healthcare (3 credits)
- HESA 600: Capstone Project in Health Services Administration (3 credits)
Teaching:
Students enrolled in Xavier’s online programs take classes with the same world-class faculty as our traditional students.
Careers:
Graduates with a MHSA degree can find careers in a variety of health-related positions. Since the degree is diverse in nature, graduates have the ability to work in management, finance, operations, consulting, insurance, compliance, among others.
Other:
The program is designed to be flexible and accessible to busy professionals. The program is asynchronous, with no set meeting times, but with deadlines. This allows masters students enrolled in classes to progress through them together, share experiences, help improve each other’s skills, and develop their working network. The MHSA classes include activities, such as reading, video lectures, exercises, discussion boards, individual projects, and group projects. No required on-ground meeting is included in the curriculum, but students are welcome to come to campus and meet with faculty. Xavier prides itself on upholding the value of “cura personalis,” or “care of the whole person,” in its classes.
Xavier University
Overview:
Xavier University is a Jesuit Catholic university that emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Xavier University provides a vibrant campus experience with a strong sense of community. Students are encouraged to participate in various clubs, organizations, and events. The university also offers a variety of resources and support services to help students succeed academically and personally.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Jesuit Values:
Xavier University is rooted in Jesuit values, emphasizing service to others, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to social justice.Strong Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs with a focus on quality education and real-world application.Vibrant Campus Life:
Students can enjoy a lively campus community with numerous clubs, organizations, and events.Supportive Environment:
Xavier University provides a supportive environment for students with various resources and services to help them succeed.Academic Programs:
Xavier University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including: *
Undergraduate Programs:
Accounting, Actuarial Science, Advertising, Applied Physics, Art, Athletic Training, Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biophysics, Business Undecided, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Digital Media, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Exploratory, Finance, Forensic Nursing, Graphic Design, Health Services Administration, History, International Business, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music Performance, Music Production, Nursing, Organizational Leadership, Philosophy, Physics, Pre-Law Program, Pre-Professional Health, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sport Management, Sport Marketing, Theatre, Theology, and University Scholars. *Graduate Programs:
Master of Science in Accountancy, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Social Work (MSW), Executive Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA), and Master of Education in Montessori.Other:
Xavier University offers a 4+1 MBA program, allowing students to earn their undergraduate degree and MBA in just five years. The university also has a strong commitment to student success, with a 99% success rate for its graduates.
Free Online Application:
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Current résumé of work experience:
Executive MHSA students are required to have one or more years of healthcare experience, or similar.
2 Letters of Recommendation:
Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic sources, including one from a current or former employer who can assess your potential for success in this program.
Statement of Intent:
The essay should address your career aspirations and how an MHSA degree will assist you in achieving them. Fall 2024: 300-500 words Spring 2025 and later: 500-750 words
Admissions Interview:
Admissions Interview conducted via phone or video; the interview will be held with the members of the Admissions Committee.
Preferred (not required):
GPA: 3.0 and above; if your GPA is less than 3.0, please state the circumstances in your Statement of Intent, if you are comfortable sharing Undergraduate or graduate accounting course, economics course, and/or statistics course GRE/GMAT scores are not required for admission to the Executive Master of Health Services Administration program. In some courses, you will use Excel. Note: International students who reside outside of the United States cannot be accepted into the online Executive MHSA degree program. International students in the U.S. cannot enroll in an online degree program to fulfill the legal requirement for an F-1 or J-1 visa.
