Health Administration

Program Overview
Admissions Requirements
Courses
Tuition & Aid

There are over 900 companies working in health care in Nashville with sway over the worldwide industry. Learn to be a leader in a city at the forefront of health care practice, business and technology. Here, you'll be an eyewitness to the future of the field and the latest advances in delivering health care.

As you earn your MHA at Lipscomb, our experts will teach you relevant health care business practices. They'll introduce you to industry leaders and guide you on a global business trip. And our immersive program will teach you to take what you learn and integrate it in your own company or practice. Take advantage of this fabulous chance to learn the business of health care.

Program Foundations

Global Perspective

Admissions Requirements

Our MHA program takes a personal approach, and we want you to learn as much from each other as from your professors. That’s why we consider the whole candidate in our admissions process. We are looking for MHA students who can think analytically, who can contribute to a team, who are motivated by personal growth, and who can inspire others.

Applicants to the MHA program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have a minimum of three years post graduate work experience.

The completed application requirements for the MHA program

Your submitted online application and fee
Resume
Personal response to the following question: How will the knowledge and skills you expect to attain in Lipscomb's MHA program help you create more value in your organization and community?
Transcripts from your undergraduate program (and graduate, if applicable)
- Have electronic copies emailed directly from your undergraduate institution to gradadmissions@lipscomb.edu
- If you are having a hard copy mailed, have it sent to: Lipscomb University, ATTN: Graduate Admissions Office, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
Two professional recommendations. You’ll input your recommenders email addresses and they’ll receive a link to an online form they can complete in about 15 minutes.
GMAT or GRE score. MHA candidates meeting the following criteria may qualify for a GMAT waiver. (Try our Sample GMAT.)
3.5 undergraduate GPA with 3 years work experience
3.2 undergraduate GPA with 5 years work experience
3.0 undergraduate GPA with 7 years work experience
Special consideration may be given to professional experience for those applicants whose GPA falls below the 3.0 minimum requirement.
In-person interview

Courses

Seventeen courses over six semesters.

BU 6533 - Leadership and Org Behavior
BU 6523 - Managing Human Resources
ICM 5053 - Conflict Management in Health Care Settings
HA 6173 - Process Improvement in Health Care
BU 6323 - U.S. Health Care System
HA 6113 - Health Policy
BU 6303 - Health Services Management
HA 6233 - Law & Ethics in Health Care
BU 6333 - Health Care Financial Management
HA 6193 - Strategic Finance in Health Care
HA 6133 - Strategic Use of HC Information Systems (rename)
HA 6143 - Health Care Innovation and Entrepreneurship (rename)
HA 6123 - Health Care Analytics & Analysis
HA 6253 - Health Care Quality & Outcomes
HA 6243 - Population Health & Global Perspectives
HA 6223 - Strategic Marketing in Health Care
HA 6263 - Health Care Strategy

Tuition & Aid

Tuition for the MHA is $950 per semester hour for a total tuition cost of $48,450. For those who work with a company offering tuition reimbursement, the total cost could be as low as $32,700.

Types of Aid

Scholarships and Assistantships

Student Loans

As a graduate student, you are still able to file the FAFSA—and you should! By filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you may be eligible for a number of student loans.

Federal Stafford Loan

A borrower must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment for at least six semester hours and must be working toward a degree or certificate. Loans must be actively accepted in myLipscomb in order to be applied as an expected payment to the student bill. Stafford Loans will not pay until the student has completed both Entrance Counseling and the Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov. Loans will not be credited to accounts until 30 days after classes begin or when a student begins the sixth credit hour, whichever comes last.

Graduate PLUS Loan

The Graduate PLUS Loan is available to independent graduate students. Both loans require credit approval by the Department of Education, as well as a FAFSA submission. Apply.

Private Loans

In addition to the federal loans outlined here, you may consider private loans made by banks and other financial institutions. It is recommended that private loans only be considered in instances where funding is needed in addition to any federal loans, as interest rates may be higher. Eligibility for these loans requires a credit check and students are often required to have a cosigner to qualify.

Veteran Aid/Yellow Ribbon Program

Through an agreement with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Lipscomb University will guarantee some level of graduate tuition funding, applicable to all Lipscomb University graduate programs, for graduate students who qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Depending on program tuition rates, the graduate tuition funding may or may not cover the total tuition cost of the program.

The Yellow Ribbon Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post- 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses. View eligibility requirements.

Any questions concerning eligibility or benefits should be directed to the VA school-certifying official located in the lower level of Bennett Campus Center, Suite 140, or visit their website.

Contact Information

Graduate and Adult Admissions

Karen Risley
Director of Graduate Admissions, Graduate Business
615.966.5145 ext. 5145
Karen.Risley@lipscomb.edu

Networking

Both our deeply connected faculty and our experiential learning opportunities offer myriad ways for you to form relationships with leaders in the industry. These connections will serve and support you throughout your career.

Nashville

A big city. An even bigger opportunity. We consider Nashville an extension of our classroom, and as a leading city in many industries, that means you’ll gain experience and insight you won’t find anywhere else.

Our Faculty

Bart Liddle

Assistant Professor of Management

Liddle, director of graduate business and assistant professor of management, comes to Lipscomb with two decades of industry experience.Â He began his career at KPMG and then spent almost 15 years...
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Fred Weigel

Associate Professor of Management

Fred Weigel is an experienced Chief Information Officer, information systems executive, and academic within the healthcare industry. He teaches information systems, healthcare administration, and management courses. Weigel's research interests lie...
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Cindy Winker

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Donita Brown

Instructor in Health Care Management

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Career Paths

Medical and Health Services Managers

Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must direct changes that conform to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Administrative Services Managers

Administrative services managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary, but administrative service managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep.

Sales Managers

Sales managers direct sales teams. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations’ sales representatives.