Healthcare Administration, MHA

Program Description

Upon completion of this degree, the student should be able to: Apply health care knowledge in economic analysis and policy. Understand organizational structure and governance in addition to equitable and effective human resource policies. Apply principles of health care finance. Apply principles of managerial accounting in health care. Employ market research towards strategic planning in health care. Employ quality improvement processes in health care operations management. Understand technology that supports the practice, research, and decision making in health care.

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Program Length

2 years (7 quarters)

Possible Careers

Practice Administrator, Marketing Director, CEO, Manager of Physician Practice

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, transcripts from all universities attended, three letters of reference, and official GRE or GMAT scores (note: if your cumulative undergraduate GPA is a 3.0 or higher, the GRE requirement can be waived).

Prerequisites

Microeconomics

Integrating faith and health

Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.

Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Academic Year 2023-2024

Year of Program Months Enrolled	Year 1 9	Year 2 12
Tuition & Fees	$31,660	$38,205
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school)	$1,189	$917

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.

Year of Program Months Enrolled	Year 1 9	Year 2 12
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance) Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
On Campus Dorm	$10,800	$14,400
LLU Owned Rental Property	$17,280	$23,040
LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents	$18,180	$24,240
Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents	$6,480	$8,640
Off Campus	$17,280	$23,040
Transportation Allowance	$3,150	$4,200
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,700	$3,600
Federal Student Loan Fees	$348	$392
Cost of Obtaining Professional License	0	0
Dependent Care (See Budget Revision Request form)	Available upon Request
Disability-Related Expenses (See Budget Revision Request form)	Available upon Request

Notes

• Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
• Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
• To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.

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