Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Overview
The master of healthcare administration (MHA) degree, offered by the School of Public Health, is the only accredited healthcare administration program in Nevada. The MHA will prepare students to assume leadership roles in healthcare organizations.
The MHA is recognized in the healthcare field as an important credential that allows graduates to assume healthcare management positions. Students will contribute through research and service to the knowledge and applications of management in healthcare; and they will use their education and expertise to help meet the healthcare management needs of the State of Nevada and beyond.
Five Reasons to Get a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration
- CAHME Accredited: The UNLV School of Public Health is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) which signifies a commitment to high-quality education in healthcare management. This ensures a curriculum that prepares students with essential knowledge and skills.
- Career Stability and Growth: The demand for healthcare administrators is expected to continue growing due to factors such as an aging population, advances in medical technology, and healthcare reform.
- Impactful Work: Healthcare administrators play a crucial role in shaping the delivery of healthcare services and improving patient outcomes.
- Higher Earning Potential: Healthcare administrators typically earn competitive salaries. Holding a master's degree like an MHA can lead to higher earning potential compared to those with only a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field. The median salary for senior-level executives is over $400,000.
- Leadership Skills: You will learn about healthcare finance, strategic planning, human resources management, healthcare law and policy, quality improvement, and healthcare information systems.
Advance Your Career in the Healthcare Industry
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree allows students to build upon the skills they have already acquired over the course of their career and develop the leadership skills required for senior-level management and executive roles.
The healthcare industry is one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy and employment is projected to grow 28% between 2022-32. And, more than 90% of our graduates are placed in a healthcare profession within three months after graduation.
Career Options
An MHA from the UNLV School of Public Health can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare management and administration. Graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, healthcare consulting firms, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and more. This degree provides students with the relevant business skills for effective decision-making in the healthcare industry.
With your MHA degree, you'll have the knowledge and skills to succeed and advance in a variety of roles, including:
- Healthcare executive
- Hospital administrator
- Healthcare consultant
- Director of operations
- Director of business development
- Healthcare entrepreneur
“Whether you are in the Las Vegas market or located in another city, the MHA program will provide you the opportunity for a financially successful career in healthcare. Our alumni include professionals in senior leadership positions throughout the country. We have an active research productive faculty with expertise in all areas.”Chris Cochran
Professor and Chair in the Department of Healthcare Administration
Admission Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.
- A criterion for admission is at least a B (3.0) grade point average, or equivalent in work completed after the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, and in all post-baccalaureate coursework.
- An applicant who does not meet this academic criterion may request special consideration.
- Submit the following documents as part of your online application for admission:
- A one to two page personal essay describing you want to pursue a career in healthcare management.
- A resume.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
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Application Deadlines
Fall Term:
April 1 – All applicants (both domestic and international)
Spring Term:
Oct. 1 – International applicants
Dec. 1 – Domestic or permanent resident applicants
Summer Term:
This program does not admit students for the summer term.