
Columbia University · Department of Health Policy and Management
Executive Healthcare Management Program (Executive MHA)
Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration
Overview
A 45-credit, 24-month part-time executive cohort program for professionals with at least five years of experience, meeting in person one four-day weekend a month at Columbia's health sciences campus in New York City; students declare the MHA or MPH track in the second semester.
- Official program name
- Executive Healthcare Management Program (Executive MHA)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Health AdministrationSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Dedicated healthcare administration degreeThe awarded degree or official major is healthcare administration or management itself (an MHA, an MS in Healthcare Management, a BS in Health Administration, a DHA).
- Pathway
- Executive pathwayDesigned for working healthcare professionals, usually with a published work or management experience requirement. Executive describes who the program is for, not how it is delivered.Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
- Required credits
- 45 creditsSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- 24 monthsSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start terms
- FallSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
One executive program; students choose the MHA or MPH degree track in the second semester (MPH track recorded separately).
Why this program is listed
Executive program whose MHA track awards the Master of Health Administration.
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendance
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Part-timeSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
In-person requirements as published
In-person class sessions Required
In-person sessions one long weekend each month, Thursday through Sunday
monthly (Thursday-Sunday) · Columbia health sciences campus, New York, NY
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Orientation Required
Virtual and in-person orientation sessions (2026)
once
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Residency, internship or practicum requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Curriculum
Capstone
- Health system simulation of strategic leadership decision-makingSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredUndergraduate degreeSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Work experience
- RequiredMinimum of five years of professional experienceSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredVirtual interview via Zoom for applicants selected to advanceSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Other requirement
- RequiredExecutive and part-time students must be employed as a condition of admissionSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- OptionalStandardized tests not required; applicants may submit scoresSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Priority deadline
April 15, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Upcoming
Final deadline
July 15, 2027 · for Fall 2027
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Executive MHA/MPH, 2026-2027 tuition (across three semesters); estimateFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $49,890 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| All students — Executive MHA/MPH, approximate total tuition (September 2025-2027 cost estimate)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $101,276 | entire programSource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $101,276 (published program total)
Comparison basis: All students — Executive MHA/MPH, approximate total tuition (September 2025-2027 cost estimate), academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Executive MHA/MPH Program Fee (per term: Fall, Spring, Summer)
- $2,000 per termMandatorySource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Need-based departmental scholarships (HPM) ScholarshipCompetitive
Possible scholarship $10,000 (cost estimate table)
Eligibility: Executive and Part-Time Hybrid applicants who have submitted all components and a FAFSA
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Program accreditation and certification
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) — programmatic accreditation: accreditedProgram covered: Master of Health AdministrationExecutive Healthcare Management Program curriculumCAHME accredits specific graduate programs, not universities. About CAHMESource: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/degree-requirements/mha — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/executive-healthcare-management-program — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/master-health-administration — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/master-health-administration/executive-program/admission — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/master-health-administration/executive-program/curriculu — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/degrees/master-health-administration/executive-program/program-s — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- publichealth.columbia.edu/become-student/how-apply/financial-aid/tuition-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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