The Master of Health Administration (MHA) at the University of Illinois prepares students to become effective leaders in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. The program combines rigorous coursework in leadership, finance, policy, and organizational management with practical, real-world application, equipping graduates to drive meaningful change across hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and other healthcare organizations.
Launching Healthcare Pioneers!
Discover the MHA experience through the voices of those who know it best: alumni shaping healthcare today and faculty guiding tomorrow’s leaders.
Designed to meet students where they are in their professional journey, the MHA offers two distinct pathways: an on-campus program tailored for recent undergraduates and those seeking an immersive, in-person learning experience, and an online program built for mid-career professionals advancing their leadership in healthcare. Graduates from both pathways leave ready to manage people, programs, and systems—making an immediate impact in healthcare and beyond.
Established in 2017, the Master of Health Administration (MHA) at the University of Illinois began as an on-campus program dedicated to preparing emerging healthcare leaders. In 2023, the program received a grant to expand its reach and develop new online pathways for working professionals, set to launch in 2026 alongside graduate certificates that enhance specialized training in the field. These additions reflect the program’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible education under the distinguished University of Illinois name.
Our Mission
Launching healthcare pioneers and lifelong leaders through innovative education and applied experiences.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a regionally dominant program and national leader in innovative healthcare management education.
The MHA at Illinois uses the acronym I-SERVE to demonstrate program values.
Innovative
Our faculty and students demonstrate critical and creative thinking to transform the future of healthcare.
Service-focused
Our faculty and students are committed to helping their patients, teams and community.
Ethical
The character of our faculty and students reflects integrity, a sense of duty and a right moral approach.
Responsible
Our faculty and students accept accountability for the decisions they make and the actions they take, regardless of the outcome.
Visionary
Our faculty and students are forward-thinking and imaginative about the future of healthcare.
Excellence
Our faculty and students apply maximum effort and passion to their work that produces high-quality outcomes, preparing them to make a difference in the world.
Contact us
Master of Health Administration Program
Department of Health and Kinesiology
1206 S. Fourth St.
Champaign, IL 61820
217-244-1075
mha-admissions@illinois.edu