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Online Master of Healthcare Administration


Boston College invites you to strengthen your career trajectory, all while making a positive and transformational impact on health and health systems for individuals and our communities. Designed for working professionals, our M.H.A. program offers you the flexibility you need to earn your master’s degree in healthcare administration as you also meet your existing commitments. You’ll graduate equipped with comprehensive knowledge and skills that you can apply in a variety of healthcare settings and with a multitude of populations.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average of all occupations between now and 2034, with an average of 1.9 million openings projected each year—making this an excellent time to advance your career with an M.H.A. from Boston College.

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Online Courses with Asynchronous Activities and Individualized Support

Our asynchronous online format enables students to pursue graduate study while balancing their personal and professional obligations. Synchronous opportunities are also available to students throughout the program on an optional basis. Program leaders and faculty offer support and guidance as students navigate the program and next steps in their career.

Meaningful Online Interaction

In addition to completing coursework online, students can participate in optional weekly discussion and office hours hosted by faculty to further explore current healthcare issues with their peers.

Seven-Week Format

Courses are offered in a seven-week format. Students often take two courses per semester with a one-week break in between. This allows students to complete the degree at their own pace—typically in one to two years.

Gain Strategic Skills for Healthcare Leadership

Develop the strategic and operational skills for ethical leadership across today’s complex healthcare landscape. Through interdisciplinary coursework, you’ll explore topics ranging from healthcare policy and digital innovation to population health and organizational leadership.


Optional Concentrations to Match Your Career Goals


Students can further tailor their M.H.A. experience through optional concentrations designed to build specialized expertise in emerging areas of healthcare leadership.

Prepare to lead across sports medicine, performance health, and rehabilitative care settings with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.

Explore how healthcare leaders can responsibly implement AI-driven solutions that improve quality, efficiency, workforce sustainability, and equitable care delivery.

Learn Through a Values-Driven Capstone Experience


As a culminating experience, students complete a capstone project that integrates knowledge and skills developed throughout the program. Grounded in Boston College’s commitment to ethical leadership and the common good, the capstone challenges students to address real-world healthcare issues through applied research, strategic analysis, and practical solutions.

Review Courses and Curriculum


Boston College’s Jesuit, Catholic values of service, justice, and cura personalis or “care for the whole person” are incorporated into the curriculum. Students engage in rigorous and sustained conversations about emerging and important issues. They also develop analytical and critical thinking skills that enable them to apply evidence-based management practices toward the goal of enacting social change and promoting the values at the heart of healthcare: high-quality and accessible healthcare that is equitable, just, and inclusive for all.


Located just west of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Boston College is known for its highly regarded graduate programs and is consistently ranked as a top-40 school by U.S. News & World Report.

  • Best Colleges, #36, National Universities, U.S. News & World Report (2026)
  • America’s Top Colleges, #54, Forbes (2026)
  • Best Value Schools, #54, National Universities, U.S. News & World Report (2026)

“The faculty, student and networking connections that Boston College offers, make it a top choice for a Master of Healthcare Administration program.”

Amy, Student

“The Master of Health Administration program covered all of the directions I could take in my career. It covered finance, innovation, quality improvement, process improvement, and everything in between.”

Olivia, Alumni

“The Healthcare Administration graduate program at Boston College is the perfect blend of creative innovation rooted in emerging healthcare industry trend.”

Kristen, Alumni

“I already leverage the skills I’ve developed in my first two courses of the program in my day-to-day work in the military.”

Jorge, Student

“There were numerous opportunities to interact with students and professors in an online program. The program did not feel online with all of the resources I had available.”

Olivia, Alumni

“The professors bring care and passion to their instruction, providing ongoing feedback and a real-time presence throughout the course. A weekly open discussion hour allows students to explore current issues with faculty and peers; although it’s optional, many students typically attend.”

Kristen, Alumni

“The faculty are welcoming and open to connecting anytime. They often share their real-world expertise and are willing to provide connections to professional organizations and their network.”

Andrew, Student

“Both students and professors in the program come from various backgrounds and locations. It allows you to learn from so many talented people who work in the health ecosystem.”

Olivia, Alumni

“What I enjoyed most about the program were the connections I made with my classmates. Not only did I form a strong bond with those I started the program with, but I met new people as I moved through it, resulting in a more substantial personal network.”

Katrina, Alumni

“Connecting with peers started in my first course and continued throughout the program. I still have a group chat with several students from my introductory class keep in touch about opportunities, networking and long-term plans for our futures.”

Andrew, Student

“As someone who wants to be a healthcare leader, I want to learn from and about the people on the frontlines of healthcare dealing with today’s pandemic events and the decisions they are making. This program focused on the “here and now.”

Amy, Student

“The course content is continuously updated with articles and case studies to ensure they align with current events and trends. The program incorporates the many traditional components of the industry, as well as the ever-changing demands of the health ecosystem.”

Kristen, Alumni

“Although I did not previously have a healthcare background, the program prepared me for the next steps in my career, which will focus on a pivot from the military into healthcare.”

Jorge, Student

“As an undergraduate English major, the idea of working with datasets was initially daunting to me. After completing the data-related course, I am now the go-to data person in my office, and these skills will be beneficial as I pivot my career into the health ecosystem”

Kristen, Alumni

“I was a fellowship coordinator when I began the program and was unsure about my career’s next steps. The Master of Healthcare Administration program paved a new path for me and led me to advance into a new position after completing only six courses.”

Courtney, Student

“During my time as a student, I had the opportunity to be promoted. I applied to a director position where I attribute my success in the interview to many of the lessons that I learned and the ability to think of things on a larger scale instead of on a tactical level.”

Andrew, Student

“If you are considering getting a Master of Healthcare Administration degree – go for it! The program at Boston College is wonderful, and you will learn from students across the country, and across the healthcare sectors. The program incorporates learning from news articles and case studies, as well as directly from the faculty.”

Amy, Student

“The program gives you a solid education and a deeper understanding of what it takes to be in a leadership and management role. This program helped me become the leader I wanted to be and navigate the healthcare industry confidently.”

Katrina, Alumni

“The Master of Healthcare Administration program is directly applicable to healthcare. The skills you develop are also applicable to many other domains.”

Courtney, Student

“The flexibility, in-depth curriculum and feeling of community of this online program are some of the unique qualities of the Boston College Master of Healthcare Administration.”

Jorge, Student


Varied cohort of MHA students.
Boston College is honored to attract such a varied group of students for its online M.H.A. degree program.
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Healthcare administrators play a critical role in preparing for and mitigating the impact of infectious disease outbreaks within the communities they serve.
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The rise of urgent care centers and retail clinics has changed the way healthcare demands are being met. Not only do these centers offer cutting-edge technology and same-day appointments but they also provide a clear, up-front, pricing guide for care that is often a lower cost than more traditional care options.