MHA or MPH???

[FutureDocDO]

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I can't seem to chose one or the other. I am leaning a little towards a Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA), but am a little concern if it's going to require a bunch of math like economics. I am a biology major, having taken only Calc I and II and microeconomics. Did pretty well in Calc I and II but got a C+ in microeconomics so needless to say econ scares me just a tiny bit. 🙂 How do-able is it for a science major that hasn't had much math?

 

[AspiringDoctor9]

I can't seem to chose one or the other. I am leaning a little towards a Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA), but am a little concern if it's going to require a bunch of math like economics. I am a biology major, having taken only Calc I and II and microeconomics. Did pretty well in Calc I and II but got a C+ in microeconomics so needless to say econ scares me just a tiny bit. 🙂 How do-able is it for a science major that hasn't had much math?

Hihi!

I'm starting my MHA in the fall, so I'll post what I know. I don't think the MHA is math-heavy perse, most of the people coming into my class have had only intermediate algebra or calculus, so that's not necessarily so bad. However, it is VERY economics heavy. You'll be taking many business-related classes at the graduate level (similar to an MBA program) such as economics, financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, etc. If you don't like these classes (or don't do well in them), I'd urge you to stay away from the MHA - the degree is comprised of classes that are all about the above list. If this isn't your cup of tea, there are many other areas of public health that might interest you. If you need anything else, write back!

 

[SALADITO]

Hihi!

I'm starting my MHA in the fall, so I'll post what I know. I don't think the MHA is math-heavy perse, most of the people coming into my class have had only intermediate algebra or calculus, so that's not necessarily so bad. However, it is VERY economics heavy. You'll be taking many business-related classes at the graduate level (similar to an MBA program) such as economics, financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, etc. If you don't like these classes (or don't do well in them), I'd urge you to stay away from the MHA - the degree is comprised of classes that are all about the above list. If this isn't your cup of tea, there are many other areas of public health that might interest you. If you need anything else, write back!

I agree with Aspiringdoc..... There are, indeed, many other areas of public health that are very fascinating. I will be starting school with Aspiringdoc this fall. However, I was admitted to the Health Behavior Health Education program and U of M. I am going to try to do both the MHA and MPH at U of M, but I will first try getting my feet wet in those finance/econ classes. If they don't jive to well with me, then I will just stick to the MPH.

Good luck in all your endeavors..............

SAL

 

[Homer101]

Hi I totally agree with what has been mentioned on this thread. There are a lot of other specializations that you can do in the MPH program. Any MPH concentration that deals with admin, management or developmental areas of health will have economics and finance involved. If you aren't really into those subjects I would suggest staying away from the MHA. The MHA has a lot of MBA sort of classes. Public health is such a vast field I am sure you can find something that you are really passionate about. Good luck.

 

[fishtacos]

What can you do differently with a MPA(not MHA) vs. MPH? Can anyone explain?

 

[karthik44]

Hi Saladito,

Is it possible to do get a dual degree or a dual concentration in MPH at University of Michigan??