Executive Master of Health Administration
Advance your career with our nationally recognized, flexible MHA program. Attend a free, no-commitment online information session to discover how to enhance the healthcare experience for patients and employees.
Earn Your Degree on a Flexible Schedule
2 Years / Part Time /
Online or On Campus
At the University of Washington Executive Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, we know the business of health care. The health care industry needs leaders who thoroughly understand the unique and complex business of health care. With UW, students earn their degree from one of the best health administration programs in the nation. We’re consistently ranked among the top MHA programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
The UW Executive MHA equips health services professionals with the business and management skills to advance into leadership roles and help their organizations deliver better patient care. The convenient hybrid online format allows students to balance coursework with professional and personal obligations.
Application Update
At this time, admissions to the UW Executive MHA program are paused. We remain committed to supporting students currently enrolled in the EMHA program and providing the supportive educational experience they expect through program completion.
We recognize that this update may be disappointing or disruptive as you consider graduate program options, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. If your professional circumstances allow for a more traditional program format, we encourage you to consider applying to our full-time Master of Health Administration program, which continues to enroll students and has been preparing health care leaders in Washington and beyond for more than 50 years.
Study With Industry Experts
Learn from industry professionals with vast experience leading health care organizations and researchers who are defining best practices in health administration.
“Many factors lead to an effective patient experience. The Executive MHA program teaches you to really think and synthesize your learning so you can take it back and make a difference.”
— Chris Backous
Senior Transformation Sensei
Virginia Mason Institute
Accreditation
The UW Executive Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), which is considered the gold standard for graduate programs in health care management.
As part of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health, the UW Executive Master of Health Administration program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health, and public health programs outside schools of public health.
Information Sessions
Prospective Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) students can register for and attend an information session to learn more about the program.
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Support Students
Help support future public health leaders today! Make a gift to the MHA Fellowship Fund.
