Master in Health Administration - Hybrid

The Master in Health Administration - Hybrid (MHA) program at MUSC is CAHME accredited and prepares emerging and advancing healthcare leaders through a flexible blend of online coursework and in-person learning experiences. Ideal for recent graduates and working professionals, this healthcare administration degree builds expertise in leadership, finance, operations, quality improvement, strategy, and digital health. Students benefit from face-to-face engagement, executive-level faculty, and access to MUSC’s academic health system while developing skills in data-driven decision-making and AI in healthcare. Graduate ready to lead innovation across health systems and beyond.

Curriculum

Standard

Year 1, Semester 1 (Fall A, Spring, or Summer A Trailer)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP600	Introduction to Healthcare Administration	1
HAP737	Organization Theory & Behavior	3
Semester Total		4

Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring, Summer A Trailer, or Fall A)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP721	Health Care Delivery Systems	3
HAP704	Health Policy	3
Semester Total		6

Year 1, Semester 3 (Summer A Trailer, Spring, or Fall A)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP710	Managing Healthcare Operations, Quality, and Projects	3
HAP746	Strategic Management and Marketing	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Semester 4 (Fall A, Spring, or Summer A Trailer)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
HAP712	Quantitative Methods & Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Semester 5 (Spring, Summer A Trailer, or Fall A)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP705	Health Economics	3
Semester Total		6

Year 2, Semester 6 (Summer A Trailer, Fall A, or Spring)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
HAP724	Epidemiology, Population Health, & Quality	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Semester 7 (Fall A, Spring, or Summer A Trailer)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP735	Health Law and Risk Management	3
HAP750	Digital Transformation in Healthcare	3
Semester Total		6

Year 3, Semester 8 (Spring, Summer A Trailer, or Fall A)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP790	Healthcare Administration Capstone	3
HAP795	Healthcare Administration Practicum	6
Semester Total		9
Curriculum Total		49

Accelerated

Year 1, Semester 1 (Fall A, Spring, or Summer A Trailer)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP600	Introduction to Healthcare Administration	1
HAP704	Health Policy	3
HAP721	Healthcare Delivery Systems	3
HAP737	Organization Theory & Behavior	3
Semester Total		10

Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring, Summer A Trailer, or Fall A)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP710	Managing Healthcare Operations, Quality, & Projects	3
HAP712	Quantitative Methods and Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare	3
HAP740	Human Resource Management	3
HAP746	Strategic Management and Marketing	3
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Semester 3 (Summer A Trailer, Fall A, or Spring)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP705	Health Economics	3
HAP724	Epidemiology, Population Health, & Quality	3
HAP726	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations I	3
HAP729	Financial Management for Healthcare Organizations II	3
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Semester 4 (Fall A, Spring, Summer A Trailer)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP735	Health Law and Risk Management	3
HAP750	Digital Transformation in Healthcare	3
HAP790	Healthcare Administration Capstone	3
Semester Total		9

Year 2, Semester 5 (Spring, Summer A Trailer, Fall A)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HAP795	Healthcare Administration Practicum	6
Semester Total		6
Curriculum Total		49