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Go Beyond Bedside Care with a Master of Healthcare Administration

Healthcare organizations need leaders who understand more than patient care. They need professionals prepared to lead through strategic decision-making, operational management, fiscal responsibility, and systems that support quality outcomes. These are the skills that extend beyond clinical training and help organizations improve performance, support teams, and navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.

The 100% online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Edgewood University prepares professionals to lead with confidence—bridging the gap between clinical expertise and effective organizational leadership. This 30-credit program can be completed in as few as 12 months or paced over 24 months to fit your schedule. Designed for working professionals, the flexible asynchronous format allows you to learn on your time, with multiple start dates available throughout the year.

Is the MHA right for you?

Healthcare leadership is often associated with clinical roles—but the Master of Healthcare Administration is designed for professionals who want to lead healthcare organizations without providing direct patient care.

An MHA will position you to:

Transition into leadership roles
→ Move from day-to-day responsibilities into leading teams and improving systems
Advance your career and expand your opportunities
→ Position yourself for promotion and long-term career growth
Build a non-clinical career in healthcare
→ Focus on strategy, systems, operations, and organizational effectiveness
Improve healthcare systems and delivery
→ Help create better experiences for both patients and staff

You do not need clinical experience to apply.

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Why Choose Edgewood University

Values-Based Education

For more than a century, an Edgewood education has been rooted deeply in Dominican traditions that emphasize compassion, respect for human dignity, and service to the common good. These values shape how our graduates lead organizations, support teams, make ethical decisions, and advocate for stronger healthcare systems and communities.

Flexible Programs for Working Professionals

Life is busy. Our 100% online format is designed to be flexible so you can earn your degree without putting your career on hold. With six entry points throughout the year, you can begin when the timing works best for you.

Industry-Connected Leadership

The Master of Healthcare Administration at Edgewood is guided by an Advisory Board of experienced healthcare executives who bring real-world insight from hospital systems, healthcare operations, consulting, and public health. Their guidance ensures the curriculum reflects current industry needs and emerging trends while preparing students to think strategically, lead ethically, and respond to the challenges facing today’s healthcare organizations.

Tamala S. Bradham, Ph.D., DHA, CCC-A, CPPS, CPHQ

Program Director, Healthcare Administration

“Great healthcare is never delivered alone. It’s built by people who understand both the human side of care and the systems that support it. That’s why preparing thoughtful, compassionate healthcare leaders matters so deeply to me.”

What Graduate Path Aligns with your Career Goals?

As the nation’s largest employment sector, healthcare continues to create growing demand for skilled leaders who can navigate complex systems, improve operations, and support quality care. The next step is identifying the path that best fits your career goals.

If you’re interested in…	Consider…
Direct patient care	MSN
Broad business leadership across industries	MBA
Healthcare leadership for non-clinicians	MHA

Leadership in Healthcare Starts Here

Great leaders don’t wait for the perfect moment, they create it. If you’re ready to sharpen your vision, expand your influence, and drive meaningful change, your next chapter begins right now.

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