Earn a Masters in Health Administration (MSHA) From a 100% Online University
The health care system in the United States has been in a state of change and growth due to a variety of factors including an aging population, rapid technological advances, developments in medical innovation, revolutionary research, and an evolving policy and regulatory climate. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment of medical and health services managers is project to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032. Additionally, an aging and retiring workforce will contribute to the need for managers within the field1. Students who aspire to pursue a career path in leading health organizations can earn their Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) at Trident University International. In our 100% online MSHA degree program, you can:
- Gain knowledge and skills to effectively lead healthcare systems.
- Study legal and ethical practices and decision-making.
- Examine how to critically evaluate health administration literature and assess multiple and competing perspectives and options.
- Work closely with other students and faculty online.
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (visited October 23, 2023). This data represents national figures and is not based on school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Some career paths may require further education or job experience.
Online Master's in Health Administration Degree Program Overview
The online health administration master’s degree program is propelled by broad trends, such as demographic growth, aging population, medical innovation, and increased public awareness. The Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) degree caters to real-world needs and focuses on implementing the knowledge and skills needed for effective administrative leadership roles in organizations throughout the complex health care ecosystem. It's designed to help provide you with a strong knowledge base in health administration including management, health care delivery systems, finance, law and ethics, policy, and leadership.
Your journey toward earning the online Master of Science in Health Administration degree can help you work to develop the skills to be a strong, smart leader that can lead flexibly in an ever-changing world.
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of their respective degree program option, graduates should be able to:
- Apply foundational theories and principles of health administration in practical ways to management, finance, policy, and other aspects of the field.
- Communicate in a professional manner appropriate to the field of health.
- Develop written deliverables including reports, policy documents, and presentations.
- Communicate verbally to general and specialized audiences.
- Evaluate and analyze health-related data, make inferences, and devise recommendations to address issues in healthcare administration.
- Retrieve, evaluate, and utilize scholarly literature and professional materials in the field of health administration.
- Critically assess multiple perspectives on issues within the field of health administration and recommend appropriate action plans or decision options.
Courses at Trident are industry-relevant. As an MS in Health Administration student, you will take a variety of classes, including Health Care Policy, Health Care Finance, and Health Information Systems.
You must complete 40 semester credits of core and elective coursework. An additional eight credits of prerequisite courses may be required for selected specialties if you have no background or experience in a health-related field. See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
The Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) degree program has the following concentrations:
- Conflict Resolution Management - This concentration is designed to help professionals prepare with mastery of the advanced concepts and techniques of conflict resolution management.
- Human Resource Management - This concentration is designed to help those aspiring to be Human Resource professionals work toward gaining the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as leaders and contributors in their organization and support to its professional staff.
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all concentration course offerings.
The Glenn R. Jones College of Business and the College of Health and Human Services offer a dual degree in MBA and MSHA. You must complete 16 courses (64 credits):
- 8 MBA required courses (32 credits)
- 7 MSHA required courses (28 credits)
- 1 Dual Degree Capstone required course (4 credits)
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all concentration course offerings.
Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Certificate-seeking students must provide official transcripts of all prior academic work, including military transcripts.
- Master's degree students are required to provide official transcripts from the institution granting the undergraduate degree.
- Academic entrance exams, such as GRE, MAT or GMAT, are not required for admission.
- International students must provide proof of English proficiency (see Trident University Catalog for details).
The following standard transfer policies apply:
- Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
- Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
- All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student's permanent record.
- Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
- Graduate coursework submitted for transfer must have been completed within the prior seven years unless the content is deemed outdated or no longer equivalent or relevant by Trident.
- Trident may accept for transfer to the master's degree up to 30% of graduate level credits from other accredited colleges or universities. All transferred course credits must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Tuition cost for the master's program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $567 | $2,268 | $10,206 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members** | $425.25 | $1,701 | $7,654.5 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees** | $325 | $1,300 | $5,850 |
| Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members** | $250 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
*Assumes no transfer credit and that student in a 36 credit program enrolls in an average of 18 credits per year for 2 years.
**Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Official Transcript: $10
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident University International? Visit Trident's Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident's Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.
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*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The online Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) degree caters to real world practical needs and focuses on implementing the knowledge the skills needed for effective administrative leadership roles in organizations throughout the complex health care ecosystem.
Students in this program will advance knowledge and skills to analyze potential impacts of organizational trends, effectively lead healthcare systems; and make data-driven decisions that are based on legal, ethical, and equitable practices.
The MSHA degree offers the following concentrations: Conflict Resolution Management and Human Resource Management.
The MSHA requires 36 credits for the No Concentration option, and 40 credits for a concentration.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
You can begin your education at Trident now. Classes at Trident begin monthly. Completion of the applications and admissions processes will depend on how quickly you begin.
Speak to an Admissions Advisor over the phone (1-800-579-3197) or request information online.
Once you have completed the online request, you may hear from an advisor within 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
Trident offers flexible courses in a curriculum tailored to skills and training utilized in the field of education today. In addition, it was developed for working adults. Trident goes the extra mile to evaluate military training and traditional academic credit to maximize potential credit transfer. We also offer several non-traditional ways to earn academic credits that can accelerate your ability to meet graduation requirements. Degree candidates can pursue an education degree online, allowing the flexibility to study on their own schedules.
