Advanced Administration Degrees

Online MHA – Organizational Leadership

Earn your Master of Health Administration online while gaining specialized knowledge and skills to help you become an organizational leader.

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You must be a licensed registered nurse or have completed an associate degree of nursing to apply for the program.

You must be a licensed registered nurse and have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or a bachelor's degree in a closely related field to apply for this program.

You must be a licensed registered nurse and have completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree to apply for this program.

You must be a licensed registered nurse and have completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree or a master's degree in a healthcare related field.

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Why Choose the MHA - Organizational Leadership Track?

As the healthcare industry continues to grow, organizations will need qualified administrators with strong leadership skills to coordinate teams across multiple disciplines. A specialized MHA - Organizational Leadership degree helps equip students and graduates with the skills needed to lead with confidence and effectiveness.

The Organizational Leadership track of WCU’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program gives you the opportunity to learn about core functional areas of healthcare businesses while taking specialized track classes on management, operations management, and organizational behavior and leadership. Position yourself as both a leader and a health administrator with expertise in the latest organizational tools and technology.

You can complete your MHA – Organizational Leadership degree 100% online in as little as 8 months at the Accelerated Plus pace, 12 months at the Accelerated Pace, or 20 months at the Working Professional pace.

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Overview: MHA – Organizational Leadership Track

Advantages
Curriculum
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admissions
Career Services
Placement Opportunities
LinkedIn Learning
Faculty

The MHA - Organizational Leadership Track Experience

Throughout this specialized track, you will:

Combine a comprehensive education in health administration with focused study on organizational leadership best practices within the healthcare industry.
Learn from highly qualified faculty with extensive health administration experience and who are involved in scholarship and research, professional development, and service.
Receive support from Day 1 with a Student Success advisor, a faculty mentor, 24/7 technical support, complimentary tutoring, and more.
Gain no-cost access to LinkedIn Learning, which allows you to learn new topics and skills relevant to your WCU coursework.
Get help landing the right job from our Career Services team, which offers one-on-one coaching, professional development workshops, and more.

Academic Calendar

New academic terms begin, on average, every eight weeks. You can review our Academic Calendar to see when each term begins and ends.

Supporting Students Beyond Graduation Day

At WCU, we’re here to support you throughout your educational journey and beyond. Once you become a WCU student, you become eligible to receive support from our Career Services team, which you can access throughout your entire career. WCU Career Services offers services such as:

Professional development workshops
Individual career coaching
Help finding job leads
Assistance connecting with industry recruiters¹

Don’t miss out on these valuable resources!

Job Placement Opportunities

WCU’s MHA – Organizational Leadership track helps prepare graduates for a wide range of entry-level managerial roles across many different types of healthcare settings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers tend to work in settings such as the following:

Hospitals (state, local, and private)
Offices of physicians
Nursing and residential care facilities
Government facilities
Outpatient care centers²

No-Cost Access to LinkedIn Learning for MHA Students

As a Master of Health Administration student, you get complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning. This is an extensive library of educational video content that allows you to learn new topics pertaining to your field of interest straight from industry professionals.

In each MHA core course, you choose a LinkedIn Learning module relevant to your WCU coursework and complete it by the end of the term. Once you’re done, you are given a certificate of completion from LinkedIn, which you can then post to your profile. After finishing all your MHA core courses, you’ll have an impressive ePortfolio on LinkedIn that can serve as a valuable addition to your resume.

Featured Faculty

Ron J. Macias, EdD, MHA, BS/HCM, CHEP

Assistant Professor, Health Administration & Business Administration

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Dr. Ron J. Macias is an Assistant Professor and lead faculty member for West Coast University’s Health Administration and Business Administration programs. He has been teaching at WCU since 2011 and has over 25 years of experience working in senior management positions in Fortune 100 health service organizations, as well as 23 years of experience in corporate information services.

A seasoned veteran in health and business administration, Dr. Macias has served as a senior manager at Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealth Group, PacifiCare Health Systems, Prescription Solutions (now OptumRx), First American Corporation, and Ingram Micro. He has also managed corporate departments in healthcare research, IT security, IT service management, service quality metrics, project management, instructional technology methodology, corporate communication, and personnel development and training.

Dr. Macias is a Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) under Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), and he is also ITIL Foundations Certified. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Project Management Institute (PMI), and Project Management Institute - Orange County Chapter

FAQs

Can I get credit for previous coursework?

We can evaluate your previous coursework for transfer credit. We may also be able to give you credit for skills earned through work experience, as well as professional licenses, certifications, and trainings. See our catalog for more information about prior learning assessment (PLA) credits and experiential credits.

Your advisor is available to help you figure out which credits can be applied toward your MHA - Organizational Leadership degree, if any.

Can I complete my degree if I’m working full-time?

Yes, you can. This is because our online MHA program gives you the flexibility you need to study largely on your own schedule. While you will have weekly deadlines, you can choose what day of the week and what time of day to complete your assignments. You also have the option of choosing the Working Professional program pace, which helps you take fewer courses each term so you can properly balance school and work.

How long does it take to complete the MHA-Organizational Leadership track?

You can finish this track in as little as 8 months at the Accelerated Plus program pace, 12 months at the Accelerated pace, or 20 months at the Working Professional pace. Additionally, if you completed the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) bridge program at WCU, you have a head start on your graduate courses, which means you may be able to complete your program sooner.

Is financial aid available?

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. There are plenty of grant and scholarship options available for online students. A few examples at WCU include the Alumni Pathway Grant (covering up to 20% of tuition), the WCU Health Services Grant (covering up to 10% of tuition), and the WCU Performance Scholarship (covering up to 15% of tuition).

You may also be eligible for other forms of financial aid such as student loans, employer tuition reimbursement, and tuition reductions for members of the military. Learn more on our Tuition & Financial aid page.