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Executive Master of Health Administration Online (EMHA)

Awarded degree: Executive Master of Health Administration

Master'sEMHADedicated degreeExecutive CAHME accredited

Overview

A 36-unit executive MHA delivered mostly online with two in-person residencies in Los Angeles, completed in 24 months or less at 6 units per term. Applicants need five to seven years of healthcare experience with managerial responsibility. Price states the program is CAHME accredited.

Official program name
Executive Master of Health Administration Online (EMHA)
Awarded degree
Executive Master of Health Administration
Source: priceschool.usc.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: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
School
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Location
Los Angeles, CAWhere the university is located. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll from your state.
Required credits
36 units
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Duration
24 months or less
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Start terms
Spring, Summer, Fall
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Teaching language
English (not separately stated)

The on-campus MHA is a separate program (separate record).

Why this program is listed

Executive Master of Health Administration.

Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We 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

Coursework delivery, campus attendance, class schedule and study intensity are shown separately, each only as the university states it. “No required campus visits” appears only when official wording supports it — online coursework alone does not establish it.
Academic delivery
Online with required campus visitsCoursework is online, with required in-person sessions such as an orientation, residency, immersion or on-campus presentation.Coursework is online, with required in-person sessions such as an orientation, residency, immersion or on-campus presentation.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Campus attendance
Required campus residency or visitsIn-person attendance required
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Class schedule
Not verified
Study intensity
Not published

In-person requirements as published

  • On-campus residency Required

    Two on-campus residencies in Los Angeles, tied to HMGT-520 and HMGT-570, typically held in the spring term.

    twice · Los Angeles, CA

    Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Administrative residency, internship and practical experience

Practical training happens at a health organization, not on campus, and is shown separately from campus attendance. Hours, who arranges the placement and whether it can be completed near home are shown only when the university publishes them.

Residency, internship or practicum requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Curriculum

Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Prior degree
RequiredBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Minimum GPA
RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA; allowances possible for exceptional work experience.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Healthcare experience
RequiredAt least five to seven years of experience in healthcare or health administrative roles (years); applications reviewed holistically.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Management experience
RequiredDemonstrated managerial experience including supervisory and budgetary responsibilities.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Statement / essay
RequiredPersonal statement of purpose.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Recommendation letters
Required3 letters — Three recommendation letters from professional references.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Interview
OptionalApplicants may be asked to complete an interview.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Application fee
Required$90 — $90 application fee; waivers available after a meeting with admissions.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Tests

GRE General Test
Not required
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
GMAT
Not required
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students — Per Unit Cost$2,539per creditEstimated tuition$91,404 = 36 credits × $2,539 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: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
All students — Total Tuition Cost (36 units)$92,105entire programSource: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Estimated total tuition: $92,105 (published program total)

Comparison basis: All students — Total Tuition Cost (36 units), academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate

Other published fees

Residency Fee (charged with HMGT-520 and HMGT-570)
$975 per courseMandatory
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
PPD Lab Fee (first term)
$500 entire programMandatory
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

Scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, tuition discounts and employer support exactly as the university publishes them. Competitive awards are not guaranteed; loans must be repaid and are not scholarships. Tuition and scholarships guide

Funding classification: Funding not verified

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.

Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions

Separate questions: is the institution accredited, is this specific program accredited or certified (CAHME for graduate healthcare management programs, AUPHA certification for undergraduate programs), and does the university publish restrictions on who can enroll?

Institutional accreditation

  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Program accreditation and certification

  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) — programmatic accreditation: accreditedProgram covered: Executive Master of Health AdministrationExecutive MHACAHME accredits specific graduate programs, not universities. About CAHMESource: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)

International applicants

Not verified for this program.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 12, 2026.
  1. DAPIP — WSCUC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/online-executive-master-of-health-administration-emha/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  3. priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/online-executive-master-of-health-administration-emha/online-e — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
  4. priceschool.usc.edu/academics/masters/online-executive-master-of-health-administration-emha/online-e — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026

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