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University of Southern California - Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) Online

The University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy offers an online Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) degree program. This program is specifically designed for healthcare managers who hold at least five years mid to upper level management experience and wish to further their management education and enter executive positions in the healthcare industry. Executive students gain leadership skills which focus on future vision and transformation of healthcare management and patient quality of care.

The curriculum covers five key areas which integrate into a comprehensive education for the executive leader. Examples of course topics include: Six Sigma and Lean methodology, health care information technology, issues related to governmental regulations, patient quality of care, health care economics, health care management, and effective leadership.

The USC Executive MHA program is delivered mostly online with two, 5-day campus residencies required at the campus in Los Angeles, CA. The first residency takes place at about the end of the third semester, and the second is a capstone residency in the final semester of the program during the four-credit capstone course. This 36-credit program is designed for working professionals and can be completed in two years, part-time. Courses last 14 to 15 weeks over six semesters.

USC utilizes a combination of Moodle and Adobe Connect to deliver course content and interactivity. Moodle is an open source Learning Management System (LMS) that hosts asynchronous course content, assignments, and discussion boards. Adobe Connect is used to deliver synchronous online classes. Through Adobe, students and faculty can meet through video conferencing, share whiteboards and screens, conduct live polls, chat, and share documents.

The University of Southern California online Executive MHA degree includes courses such as: Information Technology and Patient Engagement; Leading People and Health Care Organizations; Health Economics, Financing and Reimbursement; Operations Management for Accountability; Developing and Monitoring of Quality and Patient Safety Outcomes; Managing Risk; Operational Efficiency Processes in Health Care Organizations; and Health Information Systems.

The University of Southern California is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

University of Southern California (USC)

Programs: Executive Master of Health Administration
Accreditation: Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC)

Executive Master of Health Administration

Program Highlights
  • Students gain leadership skills which focus on future vision and transformation in the healthcare industry
  • The curriculum covers the areas of Six Sigma and Lean methodology, health care information technology, issues related to governmental regulations, patient quality of care, health care economics, health care management, and effective leadership
  • Designed for experienced health care managers who wish to move into executive positions in the healthcare industry
Program Overview
Program Structure: Mostly online with two campus residencies required
Example Courses: Information Technology and Patient Engagement; Leading People and Health Care Organizations; Health Economics, Financing and Reimbursement; Operations Management for Accountability; Developing and Monitoring of Quality and Patient Safety Outcomes
Instruction Methods: Lesson modules are both synchronous and asynchronous, and are delivered through Moodle and Adobe Connect Interaction through video conferencing, screen share, live chat, shared whiteboard promotes collaboration and face-to-face contact
Degree Requirements
Credits Required: 36 credits needed to graduate
Campus Visits Required: Two, 5-day campus residencies required
Program Options
Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer admission
Curriculum Options: Part-time
Length of Program: Program can be completed in as little as six semesters or two years
Admission Requirements and Tuition Costs
GPA Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.0
Testing Requirements: GRE required
Work Experience: At least five years work experience required at the mid to senior level
Tuition Costs: ~$73,260 + fees
Cost per Credit Hour: $2,035.00