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Meet the rising need for skilled healthcare professionals by earning a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree online through Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Here, you gain the advanced understanding and competencies to move up in your career and provide top-quality healthcare services that are affordable and accessible.
FranU helps make your education more accessible by offering the health administration master’s program entirely online. You can also choose to enroll part- or full-time, giving you the flexibility to maintain your career while working toward your degree.
You may also earn credits for your experience and graduate faster. Once accepted to the program, if you’ve met the established criteria, you can apply to get up to six credit hours covered. Additionally, if you meet prior approval, certain specialized training received in the military can be substituted for coursework in the program.
You may learn online, but you don’t learn alone. At FranU, your education is a personal one. You’re not just another number here — you’re a name. We provide an interdisciplinary learning approach and help you tailor an individualized path to graduation. In doing so, we support you in reaching your goals at the pace that works best for you and position you for a successful career in healthcare.
FranU commits to promoting a learning environment informed by the concepts of collegiality, community, democracy and social justice. As you take health administration courses online, you experience the culture we so carefully cultivate — a culture that encourages individual and collective responsibility.
We are proud to be a premier Catholic institution offering best-in-class healthcare programs. In the online MHA program, you earn the same high-quality degree at a more affordable price. Plus, by learning online, you can avoid the costs often incurred by relocating or commuting for an in-person graduate program. FranU proves that you don’t have to uproot your life and break your budget in order to move up in your career.
FranU is now enrolling students for summer, fall and spring. Start your application today and take the next step in your journey.
Students in FranU’s online Master of Health Administration program hone a comprehensive set of skills to prepare them for leadership roles across various healthcare settings. Through our interdisciplinary curriculum, students develop expertise in managing healthcare organizations, including acute care facilities, primary care centers, medical practices, long-term care facilities and public health organizations.
The MHA program offers a broad perspective, covering aspects relevant to healthcare professionals and executives throughout the health system. Our courses cover bioethics, epidemiology and population health, research methods, contemporary issues in healthcare, policy, and legal and economic implications in healthcare. Students gain a thorough understanding of healthcare literature and independent inquiry, enabling them to stay informed about industry trends and best practices throughout their careers.
The mission of the online Master of Health Administration program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is to improve the health of individuals and communities by forming inspired early and mid-career professionals into compassionate, competent and spiritual servant managers and leaders for health service organizations.
The purpose of the health administration master’s program is to prepare students for rewarding careers as healthcare managers and leaders in a variety of settings. The online MHA program is interdisciplinary in nature, catering to healthcare professionals and executives across all areas of the health system.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be productive in areas such as acute care, primary care facilities, medical group practices, long-term care facilities, public health organizations, health insurance agencies, alternative delivery organizations, federal, state and local agencies, pharmaceutical and other related organizations.
The online MHA program curriculum prepares students for career advancement by providing an in-depth application of contemporary health policy and health management issues and situations. Graduates apply their newly acquired knowledge immediately as they:
Integrate Franciscan values and principles and ethics in decision-making for healthcare administration.
Demonstrate leadership skills and competencies in healthcare organizations.
Analyze information relevant to the delivery of effective and efficient healthcare services.
Evaluate evidence-based data in managerial decision-making.
Examine legal and compliance issues and policies in the delivery of healthcare services.
Synthesize innovative strategic solutions for healthcare organizations.
With a master’s in healthcare administration, you can work in administrative or clinical roles in hospitals, clinics or private practices. You can land a job in an in-patient or out-patient capacity and may service or manage nursing homes or group medical facilities. Careers in medical and health services management also come with a substantial salary estimated at over $110,000 annually, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data.
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked medical and health services manager careers as number six in the top 10 best jobs. With the BLS reporting an expected 29% increase in jobs in this field over the next nine years, you can feel confident in your choice to pursue an MHA degree and become a competitive candidate in the market.
FranU’s Master of Health Administration faculty are healthcare professionals and certified online educators. They are committed to providing high-quality education to students, helping them acquire the competencies needed to lead healthcare into the future.
Admission to the online MHA program requires that applicants satisfy one of the following requirement options:
Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements but show the potential for success in the MHA program may be admitted on a conditional basis by submitting:
Students admitted on a conditional basis to the MHA program must earn a 3.00 grade point average in the first 6 semester hours of graduate work to continue in the program.
We understand that your education is an investment in your future. When you choose the online Master of Health Administration program at FranU, you make that investment at a cost you can afford. A large percentage of our student body receives financial aid, and we offer scholarships and other aid options to all applicants on a need-and-eligibility basis.
The Master of Health Administration online program at FranU empowers your professional growth and makes you a competitive candidate in the job market. Graduate in as few as 12 months.
Take the next step — apply to the MHA program today!
There are many reasons why a student might pursue an online master of healthcare administration degree. Perks of an online MHA degree include having the ability to keep your job while pursuing growth in your career and education, a reduced cost, and increased accessibility. If these factors play an important role in your search for a graduate degree in healthcare administration, then an online program may be the right fit for you.
The future is bright for MHA students, with a predicted growth rate of 28% in the next five years for healthcare managers and leaders, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Also, many healthcare systems now look to the master’s degree as a hiring requirement, so you will be prepared to meet employer and marketplace expectations.
The master of healthcare administration degree consists of 31 total credits which can be completed in as little as 12-18 months, 100% online, and allows you the flexibility for full- and part-time enrollment.
To apply to the online healthcare administration master’s program, follow these steps:
Review the website for all MHA and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University information (background, application, curriculum and requirements).
Complete the MHA application. You can use our MHA application checklist during this process.
Send transcripts electronically to admissions@franu.edu or via mail to the Office of Admissions at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, 5414 Brittany, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
Applicants are reviewed by the MHA Review Committee and are notified via email from the Office of Admissions.
The Program Director will welcome accepted students via email and provide a schedule for the online orientation prior to the start of classes, including instructions on selecting courses for the first semester.
Partially completed applications will not be processed. The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is not required, but if you take it, you may submit your score as part of your application. The GRE Code Number for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is 6452.
Refer to the Graduate Program Instruction Sheet for more information.
If you have questions, send us an email or call 225-526-1616.
Partially completed applications will not be processed.
No GRE is required to apply to FranU’s online MHA program. If you’ve already taken the GRE and wish to submit your scores, you may still submit them with your application.
If you are deployed while a student in the MHA program, you may continue your studies at the deployed site, as the program is 100% online.
No, students do not have to be of the Catholic faith. In many ways, the FranU experience is stronger because of the interaction of students of many faiths learning together.
For information about our SACSCOC accreditation, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.
Note: Prospective students should visit the State Authorization page to verify that Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is authorized to offer online courses and programs in your respective state. Prior to enrollment, students are also encouraged to visit their state educational agency or licensing board to ascertain whether or not they can utilize their degree program for additional compensation, initial licensing or renewal, as well as any other benefits.
Total Credit Hours for the Master in Health Administration degree = 31 credits.
Students can be accepted into the program to begin classes in January, May or August. Students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis.
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