Advanced Administration Degrees

Online MHA – Project Management

Earn your Master of Health Administration online while gaining specialized project management skills and experience.

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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 – Project Management Track?

Project managers play an essential role in keeping teams and organizations running efficiently. WCU’s online Master of Health Administration - Project Management track allows you to learn core business concepts and managerial skills within healthcare while specializing in project management.

As an MHA - Project Management student, you will explore topics such as project management, operations management, leadership in healthcare, and information system for healthcare programs. Upon completing the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Complete your MHA - Project Management degree 100% online in as few as 8 months at the Accelerated Plus pace, 12 months at the Accelerated, or 20 months at the Working Professional pace.

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The MHA – Project Management Track Experience

Throughout this specialized track, you will:

Build a foundational education in health administration while taking supplemental courses that teach best practices project management
Learn from faculty who have extensive on-the-job experience in health administration and a passion for research, scholarship, service, and student-centric teaching
Benefit from complete support throughout your educational journey with a Student Success advisor, access to no-cost tutoring, a faculty mentor, and more
Start your career path on the right foot with assistance from our Career Services team, which offers a wealth of resources to help you land the right job
Get no-cost access to LinkedIn Learning and build a portfolio of certificates for new professional skills learning, aligning with your WCU coursework

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.

Career Services for Students and Graduates

Whether you’re a current student or a WCU graduate who is trying to navigate the job market, we’re here to support you. Our Career Services team offers individual guidance, professional development workshops, and other forms of ongoing support that you can access for your entire career.¹

We help students enhance their resumes, learn best practices for job interviews, track down job leads, and more. We’re here to help you get on the right track for your career!

Job Placement Opportunities

The Master of Health Administration program helps students build the multidisciplinary skills needed for entry-level managerial positions within healthcare, including positions related to project management.

LinkedIn Learning Available at No Cost

To help maximize your educational experience, we provide each MHA student with complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers a wealth of educational video content on all kinds of professional topics. For each MHA core course you take, you will:

Select a LinkedIn Learning module on a topic that supports what you are learning in your corresponding MHA course
Complete the module by the end of your academic term
Earn a certificate of completion, which can be added to your LinkedIn profile

By the time you complete your Master of Health Administration program, you will have a long list of LinkedIn certificates that will demonstrate the new professional skills you have acquired. This can help you give you a competitive advantage in the job market.

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

Is the project management track right for me?

In the project management track, you will complete core health administration courses while also taking complementary classes in project management and operations management fundamentals. This track is ideal for anyone who would like to learn how to manage projects within health administration teams.

Will my previous coursework transfer into the MHA program? How about past work experience?

We can evaluate your previous coursework for transfer credit. You may also qualify for credit for previous professional experience, as well as professional certifications, trainings, and licenses (including the Project Management Professional (PMP) license).

Your advisor can help assess which credits you are eligible to transfer into the Master of Health Administration program, if any.

How long does it take to complete the MHA - Project Management degree?

We offer three multiple program pace options to meet varying student schedules. You can complete the MHA – Project Management program 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. You may be able to reach your degree sooner if you completed the bridge program for your Bachelor of Science in Health Administration at WCU, meaning you got a head start on your graduate-level credits while you were an undergraduate student.

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

Yes. Our online degree programs are designed to be flexible for working adults. With a virtual classroom that you can access anytime and from anywhere, you get to choose which days and times to complete your assignments in order to meet your weekly deadlines. Also, as an online student, you have access to a wealth of online resources and extensive support, including our WCU online library, 24/7 tech support, a Student Success advisor, no-cost tutoring, and more.

If you’re struggling to keep up with school as a working student, you can choose the Working Professional program pace, which allows you to take fewer courses per term to better balance your schedule. This is also a great option for students who are parents and at-home caregivers.

Is financial aid available?

Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Some of the grants and scholarships that are available to online students at WCU include the Alumni Pathway Grant (up to 20% of tuition covered), the WCU Health Services Grant (up to 10% of tuition covered), and the WCU Performance Scholarship (up to 15% of tuition). There are also other financial aid options, which you can explore on our Tuition & Financial Aid page.