Part-Time
Students earn a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree in the Part-Time Healthcare Management Program (PTM). This cohort program is designed for entry- to mid-career healthcare professionals who have at least one year of experience in a health-related industry (average work experience is 3-6 years.) The curriculum integrates professional experience into the classroom, and provides the knowledge and skills needed for advancement in health services management and planning. This model leads to enriching classroom discussions and provides in-depth analysis of the complex health system. Students are immediately able to apply their coursework to their professions, advance their careers, and create tangible value for their organizations.
Classes typically meet two nights per week between 5:30pm-8:20pm, either on-campus or online. During some semesters, students take classes three evenings per week. Additionally, some electives are offered on weekends, and a culminating Health System Simulation experience occurs in the final summer of the program over one long weekend.
Information Sessions
The department hosts several information sessions where prospective students will hear from faculty, staff, and alumni about the PTM experience, career outcomes, and the application process. To learn more, sign up for an information session below. For immediate questions, please contact us.
Part-Time At a Glance
The program is well-structured and courses are closely related. For example, the Mental Health Policy elective I’m taking ties into the Health Policy and Management core class so well. It really helps in understanding the U.S. health policy system and how all of the program parts are interrelated.
Kristine Kulage, Director, Office of Scholarship and Research, Columbia University School of Nursing