Overview

The Health Care Administration programme at Purdue University is designed to equip future leaders with the administrative and ethical expertise required for high-level management. This Master of Health Care Administration (MHCA) degree prepares students to navigate the complexities of modern health systems, including finance, policy, and technology.

Delivered entirely online, the curriculum is built upon a robust competency model that emphasises communication, critical thinking, and professional development. Students engage with real-world scenarios to ensure they can apply theoretical principles to practical organisational challenges within various health environments.

Why Health Care Administration at Purdue University?

This programme is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), reflecting a commitment to rigorous academic standards. Students benefit from learning under a faculty of experienced practitioners, with 99% of staff holding advanced degrees in their respective fields.

The university provides a flexible learning environment tailored to adult learners, offering multiple start dates throughout the year. Distinctive features include a practice-focused capstone project, where students solve authentic industry problems, and the opportunity to transfer credits toward an Executive Juris Doctor at the law school.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 420 per credit
National fee: USD 420 per credit
Local fee: USD 485 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 13 total courses, including 11 core subjects and 2 electives, totalling 52 quarter credits. Modules may include:

Organizational Development in Health Care
Health Care Financial Management
Health Care Operations and Quality Assessment
Health Care Law and Ethics
Health Information Applications and Systems

Careers with Health Care Administration

Graduates are prepared for middle and upper management leadership positions across a variety of professional settings. The programme supports career advancement in governmental agencies, nonprofit organisations, and both public and private health care providers.

Common career paths involve roles focused on strategic planning, budgeting, care coordination, and quality improvement. The skills developed, such as health administration and ethical conduct, enable graduates to manage complex management structures and improve health delivery outcomes for diverse communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Development for Health Care

Health Care Financial Management

Health Care Operations and Quality Assessment

Community Health Assessment

Health Information Management and Assessment

Health Care Marketing

Health Policy

Lecturers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Public Administration Health Administration View 514 other Masters in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to enroll in a master’s degree program.

You will need to provide an official transcript that shows completion of your bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, though an unofficial copy may be provided during the application process.

Be at least 18 years old.

Proof of sufficient funds

Submit applicable fees

Visa requirements

Proof of secondary completion

English Language Requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

9800 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9800 USD / year

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In-State

11316 USD / year

≈ 11316 USD / year

Funding

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