Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Columbia University

Programme overview

The Master of Health Administration at Columbia Mailman is a CAHME-accredited, cohort-based programme offered in Full-Time, Part-Time Hybrid and Executive formats. It prepares students for management and leadership roles in healthcare.

Faculty: Mailman School of Public Health | Department: Health Policy and Management | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time / part-time / executive | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Core curriculum covers Managerial and Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Accounting and Budgeting, Healthcare Finance, Marketing, Health IT, Quality, and HR Management.

Career pathways

Graduates work in hospitals, community health organizations, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms and health departments; 96% of full-time students were employed within three months of graduation (2020-21 data).

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Application information

Entry requirements

MHA: holistic review of personal statement, academic record, relevant experience and recommendation letters. Full-Time: no full-time work experience required, related internship or work experience helpful. Part-Time Hybrid: one year of related healthcare experience and current employment. Executive: five years of related healthcare experience and current employment. Deadlines (Fall 2027): Full-Time January 15; Part-Time and Executive July 15.

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/admissions

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