Health Administration at Illinois

Our two-year, 52 credit hour, residential Health Administration degree has been modeled after general business administration curriculums; giving students educational training in finance, leadership/management, quality and strategic planning. Our degree includes a 200-hour internship, where students apply their learning to benefit an organization of their choosing. The Illinois Master of Health Administration program believes in creating a supportive learning environment and has established a cohort model for students; students will be with the same classmates throughout their time in the Master of Health Administration program. 

The Illinois Master of Health Administration program combines the benefits of a small program with the resources and opportunities of a leading research university. Established in 2017, this newer program allows students to be at the cutting edge of newly developed classes and curriculum, with instructors who are leaders in the field.  Our small program size allows students to easily connect with the supportive faculty and be surrounded by a tight-knit cohort of peers. We welcome students from a wide variety of disciplines and training to join our diverse cohort of Master of Health Administration students.

A message from our director

Launching Healthcare Pioneers

Our graduates leave our program prepared to enter the workforce with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in healthcare today.

Healthcare is an evolving and complex field. The healthcare industry needs leaders who are visionaries and positive change agents; professionals that inspire and empower others to do their best. The Illinois Master of Health Administration program combines education in professional, effective leadership skills with the foundations of financial and strategic planning, organizational management, and quality initiatives to create leaders in the healthcare industry. Our program prepares graduates to work in hospitals, medical offices, insurance groups and pharmaceutical companies, in addition to many other healthcare environments. Graduates from our program have the skills to manage staff, programs, and service lines within the complex and ever-changing healthcare arena.

Master of Health Administration Informational Video

If you would like to learn more about our program, please fill out this form. Once you have completed the form, you will receive an e-mail with a link to a video, which provides an overview of the program. If, after viewing the video, you have any questions about the program, please contact the MHA Admission Team

Contact Information

  • MHA Program
  • Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
  • 1206 S. Fourth Street
  • Champaign, IL 61820
  • Phone: 217-244-1075
  • MHA-Admissions@illinois.edu.
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