Dr. Maureen Jones
Program Director, Master of Health Administration
College of Public Health
dr.mj@uky.eduThe Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is offered in the College of Public Health. Its mission is to provide students with critical competencies required to succeed in leadership positions in health systems, hospitals and other complex health-related organizations, and to build a solid foundation for their future career development. The MHA program focuses on preparing students early in their careers for positions that require management and strategic abilities, and places special emphasis on needs and opportunities in healthcare organizations within Kentucky and the region. MHA courses draw on the expertise of faculty from several UK colleges, UK HealthCare, and other healthcare organizations in Kentucky and beyond.
The MHA degree program is designed to provide graduate level education to individuals who, after appropriate managerial experience, are capable of assuming leadership positions in a variety of health services organizations.
The MHA Program focuses on preparing students early in their career for positions that require management and strategic abilities, and places special emphasis on needs and opportunities in healthcare organizations within Kentucky and beyond. The program is structured primarily for full or part-time students.
Students who are admitted to the MHA program will be required to complete a secondary UK Graduate School application. Deadlines: International students - April 1, Domestic students - One month prior to class start date.
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Students without courses in basic accounting and basic economics may be required to complete foundational coursework before enrolling in the program.
Dr. Maureen Jones
Program Director, Master of Health Administration
College of Public Health
dr.mj@uky.eduCollege of Public Health
111 Washington Avenue
Lexington, KY 40536
859-257-5678
