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MHA in Health Care Informatics
Master of Health Administration
With enhanced skills in health care data and informatics, you can improve the lives of patients and help usher in a new era in health care. The online MHA in Health Care Informatics from Capella builds your expertise to face health care challenges in the real world. This program is designed to equip you with the skills you need to pursue director-level and leadership positions in a variety of health care settings.
Choose a learning format that fits your busy life and career, so you can stay balanced and get the most out of your program.
Classes start July 10
Use the code SPRING to waive the $50 application fee.
At a glance
- Online
- FlexPath available
- 7 Core courses
- 4 Specialization courses
- 1 Capstone
- 48 Total quarter credits
- 12 Maximum transfer credits
With FlexPath, you can earn your MHA in 14 months and under $13,000.*
*Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.
Explore health care informatics courses
- This degree requires a total of 24 program points in FlexPath or 48 program credits in GuidedPath
- You’ll need to complete seven core courses, four specialization courses and one capstone
| MHA5062 |
Health Care Delivery: New Environments in Health Informatics
Learners in this course investigate the changing technological environment facing today’s hospital leaders. Throughout the course, learners explore the many health information systems and applications now used by health care organizations, as well as examine the myriad rules, regulations, and government influences paramount to health informatics. |
4 quarter credits |
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| MHA5064 * |
Health Care Information Systems Analysis and Design for Administrators
In this course, learners examine the many aspects of health care information systems, including project management, data, and database concepts as components of systems analysis and design. Learners evaluate, analyze, and classify various systems in order to gain a better understanding of their inner workings. Learners also research and apply current trends in health care informatics. Prerequisite(s): MHA5062. |
4 quarter credits |
| MHA5068 * |
Leadership, Management, and Meaningful Use of Health Care Technology
In this course, learners analyze leadership and management principles used in health informatics. Learners examine the alignment of information technology with clinical operations, as well as the meaningful use of health care technology in effective organizational communications. In addition, learners identify and articulate ethical and legal policies and procedures for end users. Prerequisite(s): MHA5062. |
4 quarter credits |
| MHA5010 |
Strategic Health Care Planning
In this course, learners examine strategic orientation, planning, and decision making in health care organizations and environments. Learners analyze the political, legal, regulatory, organizational, demographical, and multicultural implications of strategic planning decisions and how those decisions impact communities and populations, define best practices for health care organization staff development, and balance the prioritization of organizational and regulatory needs with feasible cost-effective solutions. Learners also develop a long-term strategic health care plan that includes information on human resource requirements, technology needs, and financial implications |
4 quarter credits |
| MHA5066 * |
Cornerstones of Health Informatics for Organizational Operations
In this course, learners examine cornerstones of health informatics, including security, confidentiality, and the maximization of organizational operational efficiency, for health care administrators. Learners investigate topics such as workflow, implementation, go-live support, and information management. Prerequisite(s): MHA5062. |
4 quarter credits |
*Course has prerequisite(s). See catalog for details.
Try FlexPath for yourself
In our FlexPath Trial Course, you will explore online self-paced learning, experience the courseroom and view a sample assessment.
What you’ll learn
This specialization focuses on the impact of information technology in the ever-changing health care industry. You’ll explore the depth and breadth of health information systems and learn how they influence strategic planning, decision making, and daily operations. The curriculum emphasizes best practices in health informatics essentials, including: electronic medical records, workflow, meaningful use, change management, and information technology alignment with regard to clinical operations. Put yourself in position to pursue director-level and leadership roles in a wide range of health care settings.
On successful completion of this program, you should be able to:
- Integrate essential informatics concepts into health care administration
- Lead and manage the health care informatics lifecycle
- Optimize interdepartmental workflow to maximize the impact of health information technology
- Integrate information technology to align with practice
- Coordinate health care information systems to align with legal and regulatory environments, standards, guidelines, and best practices
Review the Capella career exploration guide to learn more about this program and career paths to explore.
Program eligible for Workplace Integrated Learning
Use your experience: bring your real-world projects into the courseroom to complete assignments and apply what you’ve learned in your field.
How much does the MHA cost?
The total cost of your degree will depend on your learning format, academic performance and other factors. See FlexPath and GuidedPath cost information below.
A self-paced learning format that puts you in control. Take courses at your own speed and move on to the next course whenever you’re ready.
- Enroll in one or two core courses at a time and complete as many as you want in 12 weeks
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
$12,675
ACCELERATED PACE
$17,745
TYPICAL PACE
$25,350
SLOWER PACE
$2,535 per 12-week billing session, 24 total program points, 6 max transfer points
A structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1–3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$19,800
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS
$26,400
AVERAGE TRANSFER CREDITS
$550 per credit, 48 total quarter credits, 12 max transfer credits
*This is only an estimate, effective July 10, 2023, and is subject to change. Your price will vary depending on your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in FlexPath) how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees are not included in this estimate. GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of transfer credits or the maximum allowed transfer credits. FlexPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of transfer credits and completed courses at the speed of a median FlexPath student, as quickly as the fastest 25% of FlexPath students, or as quickly as the fastest 75% of students. New or recently revised program estimates are based on comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance is not available for FlexPath.
Capella is committed to transparency in its tuition and pricing. In addition to tuition, you will be responsible for additional costs, which may include an application fee, travel expenses, and practicum costs. A resource kit fee of $50-$175, charged quarterly or per billing session, covers the cost of required books, software, and other course materials. Click here to review program-specific fee amounts in our University Catalog.
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What are the MHA admission requirements?
Admission requirements
Applicants to the MHA, Health Care Informatics program must provide the following information for admission:
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or from an internationally recognized institution
- Your official bachelor's transcripts, with a grade point average of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript requests, transcript evaluation, and other administrative costs
- A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
FlexPath admission requirements
Applicants for our FlexPath Self-Paced Learning option must also meet the following criteria:
- The recommended minimum GPA is 2.8, although those with lower GPAs may be considered if providing additional documentation for review.
Step into FlexPath is an option for those who don’t qualify for FlexPath. Start a program in our GuidedPath learning format, and then transition into FlexPath upon successful completion of one course, at a 2.8 GPA or higher.
International student requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree, or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.
In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:
- Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
- Transcript evaluation
Learn more about international student admissions.
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What can you do with an MHA in Health Care Informatics degree?
Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MHA in Health Care Informatics.
Job titles to explore
- Chief clinical informatics officer
- Director of clinical informatics
- Project manager
- Clinical manager
- Program director
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
Employment settings to explore
- Hospital
- Ambulatory care service
- Insurance carrier
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.