Your MHA. Real Impact. Real Connections.

Research that changes lives — while you earn your degree

MHA students don’t just study healthcare challenges — they solve them. Working hand-in-hand with community hospitals, clinics, and health organizations, you’ll lead real-world research projects that deliver measurable impact for your partners and add high-impact experience to your résumé employers notice.

A network that opens doors from day one

We’ve built deep, lasting partnerships with the region’s top hospitals and health systems. These aren’t distant connections — they’re active relationships that translate directly into internships, mentorships, and job offers for La Verne MHA students and alumni.

Education rooted in purpose

Everything we do is guided by the University of La Verne’s century-long commitment to community and civic engagement. Through collaborative action research, you’ll graduate not only with an MHA, but with a professional network and a sense of mission that lasts a lifetime.

The University of La Verne’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree provides health services professionals with the key competencies and specialized knowledge to manage effectively in healthcare organizations. The MHA program shares and implements the university’s commitment to personalized academic attention through small classes and one-on-one academic advising, as well as student-faculty learning and interaction with experienced staff.

Through MHA courses, students learn the economics of healthcare and current trends and issues in health services. Through these courses, students also:

• gain an in-depth understanding of the complex facets of health services management;
• acquire specialized knowledge in understanding the structure and management of the healthcare industry;
• learn how to analyze issues and recognize trends with a critical perspective; and
• develop skills for integrating evolving trends in healthcare management, leadership, finance, human resources, and information technology.

Flexible class options to fit your needs

Because the University of La Verne understands the need for schedule flexibility, our students can pursue the MHA degree full- or part-time through flexible modalities, including on-ground, asynchronous online and hyflex options. Courses take place in the evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate the schedules of working students. The University of La Verne also accepts applications and admits qualified students throughout the year, so you don’t have to wait months to apply or race against application deadlines. 

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of the University of La Verne’s Master of Health Administration program hold management positions throughout the healthcare industry. Since 1980, we have helped guide and build successful and fulfilling careers for over 2,000 graduates. Through our innovative, multidisciplinary approach to learning, students enhance their conceptual abilities and application skills to meet the needs of the current and future healthcare environment. 

The university has almost 40 years of experience designing outstanding health service administration curricula. Faculty members are highly qualified; they have advanced degrees, practical experience in the healthcare industry, proven teaching abilities, a strong commitment to educational excellence, and a proven track record helping first generation students meet their educational goals.