Masters in Health Administration (MHA)

Develop the leadership and management skills you need to succeed in today's complex health care environment by earning a Master of Science degree in Health Administration (MSHA) at Regis College. Our program emphasizes leadership in health policy; excellence in health care quality management, financial analysis, and informatics; and strategic management of health care organizations. A hands-on field placement in a health administration setting will cap off the final semester and help you build your professional network.

20%

Growth in health administration jobs over the next decade

100

Hours of Field Experience Before Graduating

Top 6 Reasons to Choose Regis’ MHA Degree

You can continue working full-time and complete your degree part-time in 24 months or full-time in 16 months.
The curriculum is a mixture of management and health policy courses that health care leaders and managers need to be effective in today's dynamic environment.
You will participate in the network of Regis alumni and faculty with extensive connections in health care.
The program has flexible formats for learning, such as evening and weekend courses, meeting times and hybrid and online formats.
A field placement will enable you to make important connections as well as learn about the multi-faceted role of the health administrator.
A $5,000 scholarship is available for full-time students.

Gaining Experience

We offer a 100-hour field experience in a healthcare administration setting if you have limited experience in the health administration field. Several examples of where students have completed their field placements include:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston Children’s Hospital

Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association

If you have had at least two years of experience in a relevant healthcare setting, including one year in a management role, the field experience requirement may be waived, subject to the approval of the program director.

What Can I do With a MSHA?

After graduating with an MSHA degree from Regis College, you will have built proficiency in areas such as business administration, law and policy, and financial and strategic management. You will be able to grow your career in:

Health Care Organizations and Networks

Health Insurance Companies

Research Facilities

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Companies

Long-Term Care Organizations

Health Informatics Management

Public Health Programs

Government Agencies

Community-Based Organizations