![A smiling businesswoman in a white shirt handing someone a grey binder](/online-business-degrees/health-administration-mba-degree/_jcr_content/root/container_1317770635/columns/responsivegrid1/container/container/container_copy_copy_/container_217117808_/image.coreimg.jpeg/1734715315274/mobile-business-b.jpeg) # Online Master's in Healthcare Administration and Business Administration > | Program Level | Field of Study | Program Name | Average Program Length | Total Credits | Credits per Course | Estimated Cost per Course | Modality | | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | | Master’s Degree | Business and Healthcare | Master of Health Administration - Master of Business Administration | 2.5 years | 58 credits | 3 credits | $2,289 | Online | [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info?programcode=MHA/MBA) ## Master of Health Administration - Master of Business Administration Position yourself for a leadership role in healthcare. Earn your Master of Health Administration and Master of Business Administration online in approximately 2.5 years. Our MHA focuses on the administrative side of healthcare, and our MBA offers a foundation in business practices such as accounting, marketing and strategies for growth. Together, they combine in a curriculum tailored to the needs of business healthcare leaders.  Ignite Your Passion Start when you're ready [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) Courses --- ## Browse courses for your online MHA - MBA degree Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career. ### Core Courses ### General Education Courses ### Electives ## Requirements: 58 credits Your course schedule may vary based on an evaluation of previous experience, training or transferable credits.**You may be eligible to waive up to 9 credits and graduate 18 weeks earlier with prior learning experience. **Speak to your enrollment representative about graduate-level prior learning assessment saving opportunities. Call [844-937-8679](tel:18449378679). [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info?programcode=MHA/MBA)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) > 20 Core Courses You’ll be taught by instructors averaging 25 years of real-world professional experience. This is just one more way the University of Phoenix® MHA - MBA can help you develop the confidence and skills needed in the business of healthcare. Tuition --- ## Paying for school Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships. [Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#masters-non-cbe) ### Master's cost per course $2,289/ course Cost breakdown Cost per credit  Credits per course Resource fee **$698** x3 + $195 --- Estimated cost per course $2,289 ![An illustration showing a couple pushing a stroller with a dollar sign and clock in the background](/content/experience-fragments/edu/us/en/degrees/tuition/masters-pdp-transparent-tuition-without-coa/master/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy_/container_copy/container_963571863/image.coreimg.jpeg/1725901031023/price-transparency-illustration.jpeg) **What affects the overall cost of my program?** Your full program cost can vary by:  - **Savings opportunities.** Get your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master’s degree. With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program. **Earn your master’s degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:** [Find master’s degree savings](/tuition-financial-aid/savings-explorer-results-masters.html)[Explore scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) --- [Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#masters-non-cbe) ### Other ways to save on time and tuition Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.  #### Transfer credits Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.  [Transfer your credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) #### Employer tuition benefits Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.   [Check employer benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) #### Credit for life experience We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 6 weeks off your degree. [Earn college credit](/tuition-financial-aid/savings-explorer-results-masters.html) #### Alumni savings Are you a Phoenix alum? If so, you’re eligible for special tuition rates and can save up to $2,200 on a master’s degree. You can also save with an alumni scholarship.  [Save with exclusive rates](/tuition-financial-aid/alumni-offer.html) #### Military savings If you’re an active-duty service member in the U.S. Armed Forces or an eligible spouse or dependent, you may be eligible for a lower, military tuition rate and can save on tuition.   [Get military savings](/military.html) #### We can help you get started Chat with an experienced advisor who can guide you through tuition, financial aid, scholarships, transfer credits and more. [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)PreviousNext 1. View 1 2. View 2 ![A man strides forward while holding a tablet in one hand](/content/experience-fragments/edu/us/en/degrees/financial-aid/financial-aid-v2/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy__1914292621/container/container/image.coreimg.png/1734107823778/financial-aid-illustration.png) Budget & borrow ## How to pay for college Paying for school can be intimidating, but we’re here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan. [Explore federal financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) Careers & Outcomes --- ## What can you do with a Master of Health Administration and Master of Business Administration? Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future. **The MHA - MBA program can help you prepare to be a:** - [Health information management director](/career-guides/healthcare/health-information-management-director.html) - Health manager - Practice Administrator **Top skills learned in this program:** - Health Administration  - Business Management - Communications - Leadership - Professionalism - Strategic Planning - Decision Making - Operations - Management  ![](/content/experience-fragments/edu/us/en/degrees/start-app/master/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy_/columns_259273357/responsivegrid0/container/image.coreimg.png/1686235629698/stephen-paskel-kids-wide.png) ## Ready to get started? Start your application for free or request additional information. [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## What you’ll learn When you earn your online degree, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to: - Evaluate industry and organizational dynamics in the healthcare environment. - Generate core business strategies based on innovative concepts developed in the program. - Construct strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders across the health sector to achieve business objectives with a current or desired employer. - Develop a leadership identity that reflects traits required in complex healthcare environments. - Produce a personal legacy that fosters investment in people and the community to drive the future of health care. - Foster the ability to create and execute operational improvement plans that address transformation, communication, and execution elements within the sector. - Integrate decision-making skills to deliver organizational value in dynamic environments. - Create strategies for sustainable organizational success that integrates the organization’s mission and vision with societal values. - Synthesize leadership skills to foster innovation and facilitate change in a dynamic business environment. - Evaluate the global environment to sustain an organization’s competitive advantage. - Integrate managerial skills to support strategic execution in a rapidly changing business environment. ## Master of Health Administration - MBA Dual Degree program overview [Embedded content](https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMm5xqaRckI?rel=0&controls=1&fs=0&modestbranding=1&cc_load_policy=0) × Introduction to the Master of Health Administration - MBA Dual Degree 00:04 Health care organizations benefit from 00:06 leaders who understand [music] both the 00:08 business of healthcare and the 00:09 principles of organizational management. What You'll Learn in the MHA - MBA Program 00:12 In this [music] video, we'll explore the 00:13 Master of Health Administration, Master 00:16 of Business Administration, MHA, MBA, 00:20 dual degree from University of Phoenix, 00:22 including what you'll study, the skills 00:24 you can develop, and how this online 00:26 graduate program is designed for working 00:28 professionals. This dual degree program 00:31 is designed for individuals who want to 00:33 strengthen their expertise in healthcare 00:35 administration [music] while building Healthcare Administration and Business Curriculum 00:37 advanced business and leadership 00:39 knowledge. By combining healthc care 00:41 [music] focused coursework with MBA 00:43 studies, you'll develop a broader 00:46 understanding of how strategic 00:47 management, finance, [music] and 00:49 organizational leadership support 00:51 healthcare organizations. Throughout the 00:54 program, you'll explore healthcare 00:55 [music] finance, policy, economics, 00:58 population health, quality improvement, Leadership, Strategy, and Financial Decision-Making 01:00 and healthcare operations alongside core 01:03 business topics such as accounting, 01:05 marketing, organizational strategy, 01:07 business analytics, and managerial 01:09 decision-making. Coursework helps you 01:11 examine how [music] business principles, 01:13 and healthcare administration work 01:15 together to address complex 01:17 organizational challenges and support 01:19 effective leadership. You'll also build Flexible Online Learning for Working Professionals 01:21 skills in communication, strategic 01:23 planning, financial analysis, 01:26 leadership, and evidence-based 01:27 decisionmaking. A Capstone [music] 01:29 experience gives you the opportunity to 01:31 integrate concepts from both disciplines 01:34 while developing practical solutions to Applying Healthcare and Business Leadership Skills 01:37 realworld organizational [music] 01:38 challenges. Because the program is 01:41 offered online, it's designed to help 01:43 adult learners continue their education 01:45 while balancing [music] 01:46 careers, family responsibilities, and Learn More About the MHA-MBA Dual Degree 01:49 other personal commitments. A master of 01:52 health administration, Master of 01:54 Business Administration dual [music] 01:55 degree can help you develop advanced 01:58 knowledge that applies across healthcare 02:00 organizations, business operations, 02:02 leadership, strategic planning, and 02:05 organizational management in a variety 02:07 [music] of professional settings and 02:08 roles like health information management 02:11 director, health manager, and practice 02:13 administrator. Ready to learn more about 02:16 the Master of Health Administration, 02:18 Master of Business Administration dual 02:20 degree from [music] University of 02:22 Phoenix? Schedule a consultation with an 02:24 enrollment representative [music] to 02:26 explore program details, discuss your 02:28 goals, and learn about available savings 02:31 options. Or if you're feeling ready to 02:33 take your [music] next step, you can 02:34 apply at phoenix.edu. ![Illustration of a student researching labor statistics on a laptop](/online-business-degrees/health-administration-mba-degree/_jcr_content/root/container_1317770635/columns/responsivegrid1/container/container_1_copy_55805696/container_963565693_/container/columns_copy_copy/responsivegrid0/image_copy.coreimg.png/1758295360906/mba-bls-stat.png) ### Career outlook 23% growth According to the[Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm), job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be**much faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). --- ((edu.BLSdisclaimer)) Admissions --- ## Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation. Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application. - No cost to request prior transcripts - No GMAT - No essay required [Explore admission requirements](/admissions.html) [Embedded content](https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ohc3WEqbos?rel=0&controls=1&fs=0&modestbranding=1&cc_load_policy=1) × How to enroll at University of Phoenix ## Receive 1-on-1 support You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today. 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And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1] [1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents) Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today. **Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.** [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) Student Experience --- ## An education that fits your busy life ### Balancing family, work and school Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time. [Learn about our flexibility](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) ### Online learning Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night. [Read about online classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ### Around-the-clock support and resources You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.  [See student resources](/student-resources.html) ### Computer requirements for courses Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.  [More on technology recommendations](/student-resources/computer-requirements.html) ![Student completing homework at night while child plays on floor.](/content/experience-fragments/edu/us/en/degrees/student-experience/v2/_jcr_content/root/columns_copy_copy/responsivegrid1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1719600480843/student-experience-balance.jpeg) Faculty Spotlight --- ## Professionals dedicated to you Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of ((edu.facultyExperience)) years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge. ![Kathryn Uhles](https://uop.scene7.com/is/image/phoenixedu/Kathryn-Uhles-headshot-360x360.webp?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=70&fit=constrain,1&wid=360) > I’m dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to pursue their career goals. **Kathryn Uhles**Dean, College of Business and IT, University of Phoenix Accreditation --- ## Accredited for 45+ years Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),[hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/). Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students. [Learn more](/about/accreditation.html) [Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Status](https://cdn2.yoshki.com/badgeframe?34) ## Business and health administration-related articles - [Essential Tools for MBA Students](/articles/business/essential-tools-and-courses-for-mba-students) — Online Degrees | February 06, 2025 • 8 minutes - [Is It Too Late For Me To Get An MBA?](/articles/business/is-it-too-late-to-get-my-online-mba.html) — Online Degrees | October 01, 2024 • 6 minutes - [What is Master’s in Management vs. MBA?](/articles/business/what-is-a-masters-in-management-vs-mba) — Online Degrees | July 30, 2024 • 8 minutes Load More... ## Frequently asked questions about this master's program 1. Admissions 2. Online Learning 3. Program Length 4. Graduation and Outcomes Admissions ### What are the admission requirements for this master’s degree? To be eligible for a master’s degree program, you must meet the following criteria: - You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a valid visa if you’re living in the U.S. - You have earned a bachelor's (or comparable undergraduate) degree from an approved, college or university with institutional accreditation, or hold a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States - You have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) shown on a bachelor's (or comparable undergraduate) degree posted transcript - You have not previously been expelled from a higher education institution - You will complete all required forms for admission, as well as submit official test scores and transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended [Learn more about admission requirements](/admissions.html). ### Do I need a bachelor’s degree in a specific field to apply? No specific bachelor’s degree field is required to start a master’s degree. You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) shown on a bachelor's (or comparable undergraduate) degree from an accredited institution.[Learn about transferring credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html). ### How do I apply? Sign up for a University account to start the process. Complete your program application in about 20 minutes.[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info). ### Are standardized tests (GMAT/GRE) required for admission? We have an open admissions policy that allows you to apply without standardized test scores, so GMAT/GRE test results are not required.[What is required for admissions?](/admissions.html) ### Is there an application fee? No, application to University of Phoenix is free. We strive to remove barriers for new students that might interrupt higher education goals, including fees for application.[Explore costs and tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html). Online Learning ### What is the online learning experience like at University of Phoenix?   At University of Phoenix virtual learning creates an engaging online experience with the flexibility that fits your lifestyle.  Experience one-on-one connections with experienced faculty and collaboration with your classmates—all without the commute to class. [Know more about student life](/student-resources.html).  ### Can I work full-time while completing my online master's degree? As a university for working adults, we’ve created the flexibility to balance family, work and school. With a classroom that’s open 24/7 you can take one 5-6 week course at a time, allowing you to go to school on your schedule.[Find out more about learning online](/student-resources/going-to-class.html). ### Is academic advising available to online students? Academic advisors are available 6 am to 7 pm, 5 days a week to provide guidance and support throughout your educational journey.[Sign up to connect with advisors](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info). ### How do I contact my instructors or get help with assignments?   You can ask questions directly to your instructor about assignments and any other topics in your virtual classroom platform – Blackboard. You will also use Blackboard to collaborate with classmates, review assignments, receive feedback from your instructor, and stay on track with homework. [Learn more about your virtual classroom](/student-resources/classroom-resource-center.html).  Program Length ### How long does it take to earn a master's degree? Our online master’s programs can take anywhere from 12-37 months to complete depending on the degree or academic field you choose to pursue. Some[competency-based programs](/competency-based-degrees.html)may be completed sooner.  ### Can I shorten the time it takes to finish my degree? You may be able to shorten your path to graduation. Some master’s degrees have[competency-based options](/competency-based-degrees.html)to finish sooner. Other saving opportunities include transfer credits and credit for past work experience to help you finish your degree faster and for less. Learn more about master’s degree saving opportunities. Graduation and Outcomes ### Will my diploma specify that the degree was earned online? No, a University of Phoenix diploma does not indicate that the degree was earned online. The diploma only shows that the degree was earned in a specific field of study. We also offer continued opportunites after you graduate.[Explore alumni benefits](/alumni.html). ### Are career services available for online students? Every student at University of Phoenix has access to free[career tools and resources](/career-services.html#career-tools). You can define your career goals, get help with your resumé, and prepare for your job search. You can also use our[career guides](/career-guides.html)to explore on-the-job skills and opportunities for enhancement in your career of choice.  While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. ```html ```