Master of Community Health Administration

Take your career to the next level

The new Master in Community Health Administration (MCHA) program at Keck Graduate Institute prepares graduates for leadership roles that help transform today’s healthcare delivery across all levels.

The MCHA program offers a flexible, 100% online format, allowing you to take courses on your own time and at your own pace. Students can complete this degree in as little as one year, depending on your schedule. With courses in Community Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Economics, and Leadership, and more, this program will prepare graduates to truly make an impact on health care delivery and patient care.

Why Choose Keck Graduate Institute?

• 100% online. Courses use a blended teaching method that combines highly interactive synchronous sessions with flexible learning options.
• Prepares leaders in hospitals and healthcare facilities in underserved and underrepresented communities, focusing on improving health, preventing illness and injury, and early detection of treatable medical conditions.
• Gain skills for working in community clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), public health departments, healthcare systems, NGOs, and related industries.
• Provides mastery in healthcare problem identification, healthcare problem response, healthcare systems management, healthcare economics, and leadership.
• Stackable certificates focusing on Health Systems, Community Health, Health Economics, and Leadership.
• Expert faculty instructors who bring real world insights to the classroom.

Who Should Apply

• Working professionals looking to advance their career and move into medical management.
• Experienced administrators who want to expand their medical business acumen.
• Individuals who want to enhance their leadership and community care skills.
• And more…

What You’ll Gain

• Medically-focused business acumen, including advanced healthcare economics, finance, systems management, and medical affairs courses.
• An understanding of how to transform community-based care at the local level.
• The ability to enhance your team with leadership and management skills tailored to grow within a healthcare environment.
• The opportunity to transform and work directly with your own community through a hands-on degree capstone project.

Elective Options

Elective for pre-health students: Anatomy/Physiology (MSCM 5201)