Overview

With a focus on rural-frontier healthcare delivery, the Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree from Montana State University is appropriate for working professionals, clinicians, mid-level managers, and others who desire to enter and advance in this growing field.

The program consists of a sequence of concentrated online courses, a two-day on-campus Professional Seminar each semester, a Capstone Project, and an Internship. The Internship is required of students who do not have a strong background in healthcare management or administration. The MHA degree is typically completed in 20 to 24 months.

5 Reasons to Choose Montana State University Billings for the Health Administration Degree

Online courses provide flexibility
Program can be completed in 24 months
WICHE eligible
Concentrated online courses; most are 8 weeks long
High success rates for graduates
Small classes
Caring faculty

Careers

Hospitals
Health Insurance Organizations
Medical Group Practices
Clinics
Mental Health Organizations
Public Health Departments
Universities and Research Centers
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Human Resources
Patient Care Services
Physician Practices
Healthcare Associations
Consulting Firms
Long-term Care

Accreditation

Montana State University Billings is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Seminar
Healthcare Systems
Health Policy
Health Operations Methods
Healthcare Economics
Health Law

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-17 00:00:00 , National

More details

Generally, we use a rolling admission system, meaning that we accept new students until the program reaches capacity or a month before the semester starts.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Billings, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay your application fee
Submit a copy of your passport
Submit proof of English proficiency
Submit your transcripts
Submit a course by course transcript evaluation
Submit a personal statement
Submit your resume (CV)
Submit three (3) letters of recommendation
Submit entrance examination scores, e.g., Graduate Records Exam (GRE), if required by the admitting department

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12860 USD per year during 20 months.
National

12860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12860 USD per year during 20 months.
In-State

6930 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6930 USD per year during 20 months.

Living costs for Billings

945 - 1958 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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