
University of Missouri · Department of Health Sciences
Residential Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Awarded degree: Master of Health Administration
Overview
A full-time, on-campus MHA of 54 credit hours completed over 24 months, including a required 12-week summer administrative internship and an Executive Management Study group capstone with a client organization. The program states continuous CAHME accreditation since 1968; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority dates of March 1 (fall) and December 1 (spring).
- Official program name
- Residential Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Health AdministrationSource: catalog.missouri.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
- Standard pathway
- School
- Source: catalog.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Required credits
- 54 credit hoursSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- 24 monthsSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
An accelerated BHS in Health Science/MHA pathway lets Mizzou Health Science majors start MHA coursework during the bachelor's degree (five years total). The executive (hybrid) MHA is not currently accepting applications and is listed under excluded.
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Master of Health Administration.
Source: catalog.missouri.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: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus attendance
- Regular campus attendance
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-timeSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Internship Required
12-week administrative internship in the summer between the first and second year, at an approved health organization under a preceptor; the executive-in-residence works with students on placement.
- Published hours:
- 12 weeks
- Placement:
- Program assists with placement
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Applied capstone project Required
Executive Management Study (EMS): a second-year capstone group project for an assigned client organization, presented by all students.
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arranged by the program
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 39 hours of core coursework, a 3-credit summer internship, a 3-credit capstone group management project, and 9 credit hours of professional electives; microeconomics is a prerequisite.Source: catalog.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Accelerated options
- Accelerated BHS/MHA pathway for Health Science majors (five years).Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited institutionSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hoursSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Prerequisite courses
- RequiredMicroeconomics prerequisite (prior coursework or free online module)Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal essay on professional plans, interest in health administration and challenging issues in health careSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendationSource: catalog.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredUpdated resume or curriculum vitaeSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Interview
- OptionalApplicants may be invited to an online (Zoom) interview with two admissions committee membersSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 100International applicants only; IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 120 also accepted.Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Rolling
Priority deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall (August start)
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Rolling
Priority deadline
Rolling admission · for Spring (January start)
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident (in-state) — Missouri resident tuition | $634 | per credit · 2025-2026Estimated tuition$34,236 = 54 credits × $634 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Nonresident (out-of-state) — Non-resident tuition | $1,460.90 | per credit · 2025-2026Estimated tuition$78,888.60 = 54 credits × $1,460.90 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Resident (in-state) — Total tuition and fees for two-year program, Domestic MO Resident, no insurance | $36,435.30 | entire program · 2025-2026Includes feesSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Nonresident (out-of-state) — Total tuition and fees for two-year program, Domestic Non-Resident, no insurance | $81,087.90 | entire program · 2025-2026Includes feesSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| International — Total tuition and fees for two-year program, International Student | $87,087.20 | entire program · 2025-2026Includes feesSource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $81,087.90 (published program total)
Comparison basis: Nonresident (out-of-state) — Total tuition and fees for two-year program, Domestic Non-Resident, no insurance, 2025-2026. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Other published fees
- Student Health fee
- $111.10 per semesterMandatorySource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recreation Facility fee
- $191.10 per semesterMandatorySource: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Student Activity fee
- $28.30 per creditMandatorySource: healthsciences.missouri.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.
MHA program scholarships for Residential students ScholarshipCompetitive
Multiple $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships · Awarded annually
Eligibility: Residential MHA students; apply by the March 1 priority deadline
Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026Paid internship stipend from host organizations Other funding
Monthly stipend usually paid by the host organization
Eligibility: Students in the summer administrative internship
Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — 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 AdministrationTraditional, on-campus MHA programCAHME accredits specific graduate programs, not universities. About CAHMESource: healthsciences.missouri.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
- catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofhealthsciences/healthadministration/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- catalog.missouri.edu/collegeofhealthsciences/healthadministration/mha-health-administration/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- healthsciences.missouri.edu/health-sciences/masters-degree/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- healthsciences.missouri.edu/health-sciences/masters-degree/mha-admission-and-application/ — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
- healthsciences.missouri.edu/health-sciences/masters-degree/residential-mha/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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