Dartmouth MHA Advantage

The Dartmouth MHA differentiates itself as a mission-driven degree program complete with preeminent teaching expertise to shape effective leaders and address the most pressing issues facing health care.

Over the past 50 years, Dartmouth has established itself as a leader in the health care management and delivery space. Our degree programs emphasize innovation in health care and bring together not just acclaimed business and medical faculty, but also student cohorts whose experiences span health systems, clinics, payers, pharma, and consulting.

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) at Dartmouth equips students with the advanced skills and competencies needed to create an impact at a community level through a curriculum emphasizing a balanced blend of business and health care competencies. Along with the hard, technical skills needed for success as a health administrator, students learn leadership and other critical people management skills in order to align teams and inspire change.

Coupled with Dartmouth's extensive resources and alumni networks, our MHA students are set up for success in their work and prepared for a career of lifelong leadership.

An equity-driven curriculum focused on effective team management

Dartmouth MHA students in a group discussion

Dartmouth's MHA program was created for students who believe in bettering patient outcomes through improved equity and accessibility. Through an intentional curriculum interwoven with themes of equitable and ethical health care delivery, our program develops health leaders that are able to understand the priorities of every stakeholder in our health care system and effectively integrate the clinical, operational, and financial strategies to create better health and health care for all.

A versatile program structure and team designed for your success

Dartmouth mha professor teaching in classroom

Flexible online learning is punctuated by brief, intensive on-campus sessions where students build connections with each other, faculty, and support staff. Faculty from the Tuck School of Business and Geisel School of Medicine come together to bring their renowned business and health care expertise to your learning, while students are able to leverage the resources of both schools.

Faculty and career services staff work together to help students advance their careers in health administration through career coaching and features of the curriculum, including the capstone course and site visits to health facilities. All while providing the flexibility to continue working with two completion track options.

A life-long community of health professionals bonded by a transformative educational experience

Our students are some of the most passionate among Dartmouth. The intense, transformative journey that health care management students take together forms a strong and life-long community of not just classmates, but also friends and connections.

 

Uncover your potential as a health care leader. Get started on your application here.

  • Class of 2026

    Nate Quiala

    Executive Assistant
    VillageMD

    "Geisel provides deep insights into health care systems, patient care, and the intricacies of medical practice. Meanwhile, Tuck imparts critical management, finance, strategy, and leadership skills essential to running effective organizations. This duality creates professionals capable of navigating health care’s clinical and business aspects."