Ready to Lead
Are you ready for leadership roles in the challenging — yet rewarding — health care field? Learn to apply strong values while also shoring up your academic, practical, and technical skills through our online Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program.
After graduation from this 36 credit hour program, you’re ready to serve as a supervisor and, most importantly, as an encourager and motivator of your fellow employees.
Why You’ll Love Health Administration at Belhaven
Flexibility
Classes are offered in seven-week terms throughout the year, so you can plan a schedule that best fits you. Plus, you can complete classwork or view materials at any time through our Canvas e-learning system.
Caring Faculty
Our faculty members experts in their fields, and they’re dedicated to helping you understand complex subjects. They know you by name, and they push you to succeed at the highest level.
Top Business School
Colleges of Distinction recognizes us as a top Christian business school. The honor is based on faculty and program quality, a commitment to offering you real-world experience, and alumni job placement.
Christian Worldview
You are challenged to think critically and analytically about who God is — and who you are — as we equip you to fulfill your calling to glorify God and be a blessing to the world.
Small Class Sizes
Our student-faculty ratio is 16:1, meaning you receive personalized attention and instruction
#9 Best School
Study.com ranked Belhaven as a top 10 “Best Healthcare Administration School”
A Proven Value
Our tuition is affordable, and we also offer comprehensive financial aid packages
ACHE Student Chapter
Belhaven hosts a local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives
"The incorporation of the Christian worldview into all the classes helps me see I don't have to divide the business world from my personal world; rather, it goes together and co-exists."
"I chose to come to Belhaven because I wanted a Christian environment in which to learn and the format of classes worked well with my schedule . My Belhaven degree allows me to advance at my current job and be ready for new opportunities."
"When you come out of an Entrepreneurial MBA Program, you want ownership. In six months, I have been able to launch a business and build a network. The Belhaven program is designed to help you do that."
"I originally came to Belhaven to take the Old Testament and New Testament class because I was seeking a closer relationship with God. I am so grateful for my decision. I ended up receiving a Bachelor of Health Administration and immediately enrolled in the MBA program. I am now pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration."
"I chose to attend Belhaven because I knew that Christian principles were heavily woven into the classes and I knew my full-time work schedule would be accommodated. Belhaven has given me support beyond my expectations. From my advisor, to the professors, they all care about me and want me to succeed."
What Can You Do with a Health Administration Degree?
Career opportunities within the world of Health Administration include:
- Directing departments within a hospital
- Executive leadership roles
- Leadership roles in pharmaceutical companies and government agencies
- Leadership roles within physicians’ groups and doctors’ offices
- Managing medical records and finances
- Managing mental health, nursing homes, and other care facilities
- Managing nonprofit organizations
- Marketing and communications for hospitals
- Overseeing the quality and safety of hospitals and patients
MHA: What You Need to Know
To enter this program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college. A 2.8 cumulative GPA from undergraduate work is required for admission. You may also be admitted by showing nine hours of graduate work with a “B” or better in each course.
Up to six hours of accredited graduate work may be transferred if a “B” or better is earned in each course.
If you don’t meet the admission requirements, you may be conditionally admitted. For consideration, submit to the School of Business an essay outlining your goals and two letters of recommendation.
If you’re conditionally admitted, you must earn a 3.0 GPA in the first six semester hours of graduate work to continue in the program.
Simple Process
Applying to Belhaven’s online programs is quick and easy. We’ll need a couple supporting documents — things like transcripts from any other school you’ve attended. When you have gathered those, just complete our online application form.
Clear Value
These rates are for August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025.
| Program | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration | $615 |
| Active Military Discount, Graduate Program | $375 |
| 20% Discount: Military Spouse/Veteran/First Responder | $492 |
These rates are for August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.
| Program | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Master of Health Administration | $625 |
| Active Military Discount, Graduate Program | $375 |
| 20% Discount: Military Spouse/Veteran/First Responder | $500 |
* Military/first responder benefits cannot be combined with any other institutional scholarships or discounts.
Visit the Scholarships, Tuition & Fees page to view other fees as well as the cost estimate calculator.
The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) offers scholarships of $5,000 on an annual basis. Fifteen scholarships are awarded each year. The next application period is Jan. 1 through March 31, 2023. Learn more about the Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship or the Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship.
School of Business: Verified Excellence
Belhaven’s business school is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Why is this important?
Knowing the School of Business is accredited by the IACBE tells you that Belhaven voluntarily holds itself to a set of quality standards and is willing to allow outside business experts come to campus and verify Belhaven is doing what we say we are doing. Belhaven’s commitment to the accreditation process benefits you because it ensures you will be provided a quality education.
Meet the Dean
Contact Us
Office of Adult, Graduate, and Online Admission
Phone: 601-968-5940Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202
Fax: 601-300-2932
Verse of the Year
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Psalm 100:5