Earn an Online Master of Health Administration from LSUS
10 graduate-level courses covering essential healthcare administration topics
Coursework in healthcare management, organizational behavior, healthcare systems, healthcare law, and ethics
Flexible full-time or part-time study options
Degree completion possible in as few as 12 months
AACSB Accredited
The online HSA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Admissions
Whether you’re returning to school or advancing your career, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.
Apply by
Apr 20, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
Admission Requirements
Students interested in the online Master of Health Administration program must first follow the admission requirements below to be accepted into LSUS Graduate School.
- Submit the graduate application and $20 application fee
- Graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with minimum 3.0 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, OR
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND at least three years of professional work experience as verified by a professional resume,* OR
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND
- a minimum GMAT score of 450** AND
- a minimum score of 1,000 points based on 200 points times the GPA plus the GMAT score (for example, an overall 2.5 GPA and a 500 GMAT would result in a total of 1,000, which is acceptable)
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and any other required official documents
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
To be considered for admission to any of our graduate programs, students must first meet the LSUS Graduate School admission requirements.
Graduate School Admission:
Unconditional Admission: For unconditional admission to graduate study, students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended and meet all admission requirements of a degree program and one of the following:
- Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
- Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required on any graduate work attempted with no grades of D or F.
International Admission
International applicants must meet regular admission requirements for their selected program. In addition, you may be required to submit additional information. Learn more about international admission requirements.
Flexible Schedule
Our program is built for busy adults with work and family commitments. Learn on your schedule with 24/7 access to course materials.
No required login times
Complete coursework when it works for you
Stay on track with weekly goals
Perfect for full-time workers and parents
Tuition
LSUS programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, helping you advance your career with predictable, affordable costs.
Tuition & Fees
- 30 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $421
- Cost per credit hour
- $12,624
- Total cost with fees
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUS offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
Academics
The MHA Program at LSUS fully accredited by SACS-COC and AACSB.
What Will I Learn?
The online MHA program consists of 10 graduate courses covering a broad range of administrative topics to assist students in gaining a competitive edge in their healthcare careers.
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Healthcare organizational behavior and human resource management
- Healthcare marketing
- Informatics and strategic management
- Healthcare economics and finance
- Healthcare systems, law and ethics, and policy
Courses
LSU Shreveport's 100% online MHA program consists of 10 graduate courses as noted below.
| MHA Core: 10 courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
MHA 701: Healthcare Organizational Behavior |
3 |
MHA 702: Healthcare Human Resource Management |
3 |
MHA 703: Healthcare Law and Ethics |
3 |
MHA 704: Healthcare Marketing |
3 |
MHA 705: Healthcare Informatics |
3 |
MHA 706: Healthcare Finance |
3 |
MHA 707: Healthcare Systems |
3 |
MHA 708: Healthcare Policy |
3 |
MHA 709: Healthcare Strategic Management |
3 |
MHA 710: Healthcare Economics |
3 |
Total Required Hours |
30 |
Optional Foundation Courses
The MHA foundation courses are optional one-credit-hour classes graded on a pass/fail basis. You are encouraged to enroll in one or more of the foundation courses if you have not taken undergraduate courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, and/or Statistics. These courses are designed to provide the necessary background and information for success in the required MHA courses. Enrollment in MHA Foundation courses is determined by the student and should be based on the student's undergraduate degree, job experience, and related skill set. The four optional foundation courses do not count towards the ten required courses in the MHA degree program.
The MHA Foundation Courses:
- MHA 500: Fundamentals of Accounting
- MHA 501: Fundamentals of Economics
- MHA 502: Fundamentals of Finance
- MHA 503: Fundamentals of Statistics
Testimonials
“One of my favorite parts of the LSU Shreveport's Master of Health Administration program was the course structure – 10 courses, taken in any order, for 7 weeks at a time, up to 2 at a time - this allowed me to build my schedule around my personal peaks-and-valleys times and ensure I always had enough time for coursework and studying. I was immediately able to connect what I was learning to my daily work and apply some of the concepts from readings/lectures/discussions in my client implementation work."
Careers
The average national salary for an individual with a Master of Health Administration is $115,160.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the market for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32% from 2020 to 2030.
Career Opportunities
- Chief Operations Officer
- Clinic Manager
- Department or Division Director
- Department or Division Manager/Supervisor
- Facility Manager
- Health Care Consultant
- Health Services Manager
