Master of Health Services Administration Options

Residential MHSA Programs (Full-time, On campus)

GPHSA students being Lectured by a Professor in a Classroom The full-time MHSA program prepares students for administrative and executive positions in healthcare organizations. Four semesters of intensive coursework are completed on campus and followed by an 8-12 month administrative residency or longer 12-24 month fellowship (length determined by sponsor site). Students are also required to complete a master's project. The coursework provides students with broad-based skills and knowledge that prepare them for careers in any area of health care management. The residency enables them to focus on particular areas they would like to explore and develop.

MHSA/MBA Dual Degree

We are proud to partner with Xavier's nationally-ranked Williams College of Business to offer an MHSA/MBA Dual Degree. Students in this program benefit from an expanded education in management, eligibility for funding from both programs, optional global immersion trips, and pay the lower MHSA tuition rates. MHSA courses are on-campus and MBA courses are either on-campus or online, depending on the semester. The Dual Degree is not available to online Executive MHSA students due to MHSA courses being on campus.

Read more on the MHSA/MBA Dual Degree page.

Full-Time MHSA & MHSA/MBA Requirements

Students in the full-time MHSA come from a wide variety of educational backgrounds, such as healthcare & science related degrees (nursing, psychology, biology, healthcare administration, pre-med, etc.) but also non-healthcare & science degrees (the arts, languages, social sciences) but have a demonstrated interest in healthcare. Demonstrated interest involves paid (such as EMT, CNA, various hospital roles) or unpaid (volunteering at healthcare orgs) work in healthcare.

We perform holistic application reviews: 3.0 recommended GPA, personal statement (exhibiting a demonstrated interest in healthcare, career goals and writing ability), résumé, transcripts and two recommendations (MHSA/MBA Dual Degree recommendations must address the applicant's quantitative abilities). Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.

Executive MHSA (Part-time, Online)

EMHSA Requirements
At least one year of healthcare industry experience is required. Competitive applicants typically have at least three years of experience with evidence of promotion and progression in their career. Competitive applicants typically have roles in the following areas:

- Administrative / Operations
- Clinical / Direct Patient Care
- Finance / Revenue Cycle
- Supply Chain
- Data Analytics / Information Systems
- Research

If you have questions about your fit in the Xavier EMHSA program contact Katrina Wyche at Wychek@xavier.edu or 513-745-3044.

We perform holistic application reviews: 3.0 recommended GPA, personal statement (exhibiting a demonstrated interest in healthcare, career goals and writing ability), résumé, transcripts and two recommendations. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.

EMHSA Overview
A true executive program, our flexible online Executive MHSA program enables individuals with at least one year of professional healthcare experience, or similar, to learn the administrative skills needed to progress in their careers and increase their value to their employers. This track also prepares students to learn new skills that will move them into a different career direction.

Under the Executive MHSA option, students complete 42 total credit hours online, including summer coursework. Students are required to complete a capstone project, which is a culmination of scholarly activity requiring literature review, collection and analysis of data, and discussion of results. The typical time to completion is 2-3 years, with flexibility to extend this, if needed.
Additional details are available on the Executive MHSA program page.

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Process Improvement

Advance your healthcare career with our online certificate in Healthcare Quality and Process Improvement.

Xavier’s fully online, 12-credit hour certificate in Healthcare Quality and Process Improvement is designed to equip you with the skills you need to enhance patient safety, foster a culture of continuous improvement and lead transformative changes. You’ll learn evidence-based methods to improve the quality and efficiency of your healthcare organization. Plus, the credits you earn in this certificate program are fully transferable to Xavier’s Executive Master of Health Services Administration (EMHSA) program.

FOUR ONLINE COURSES

HESA 511: Managerial Concepts in HC Organizations
HESA 521 : Quantitative Methods for Healthcare Administration
HESA 523: Quality and Process Improvement
HESA 559: Healthcare Project Administration or HESA 567: Applied Epidemiology

Upon completion of the Certificate, qualified applicants may enroll in the full online Executive MHSA program and receive credit for the courses in the Certificate program.

Learn more on the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Process Improvement program page.

Graduate Certificate in Health Services Administration

Xavier University’s 100% online, 12-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Health Services Administration provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape. Gain a strong foundation in managing healthcare delivery organizations and position yourself for leadership roles.