Master of Health Administration
California State University, Northridge
- Northridge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A professional master's in health care management at the Telfer School of Management.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop graduate-level understanding of Health Administration. Apply scientific reasoning
- interpretation of research evidence
- and effective presentation of findings to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
- projects
- or research options.
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Public Health Program Assistant
- Health Policy Analyst
- Healthcare Operations Associate. Graduates may also pursue further academic study. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Forty-five units: managing finance in health systems
- digital health innovation and transformation
- data-driven decision-making
- people management in health systems
- health leadership and change management
- program evaluation
- epidemiology and population health
- and strategy
- governance and ethics.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's in anthropology with a 3.0 GPA
- Or alternatives (certificate with 3.0 GPA
- GRE at or above the 50th percentile on two sections
- Or petition)
- Statement
- CV
- Two recommendations and a sample research paper
- Additional academic criteria: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative or last 60 semester units)
- Programmes may set higher.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale)
- TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Health Administration in M.H.A admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,405 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Northridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Development |
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 45 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Health Administration in M.H.A. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Scholarships
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Health Administration in M.H.A. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $21,405 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,297 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale), TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105.
Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Health Administration in M.H.A. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.