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Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

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The UIU Advantage

Healthcare became the largest private-sector employer in the United States (US) in 2018 and continues to experience growth (US Census Bureau, 2018). According to US Labor Statistics (2021), growth in healthcare management positions is expected to grow at a rate of 32% between now and 2030. This is much faster than the average growth rate for other occupations. The median income for healthcare managers was $104,280 as of May 2020.

Your flexible UIU Healthcare Administration degree is your ticket to career opportunities in hospitals, clinics, senior living, public health, insurance, and even human resources and human services. As a UIU graduate, you will have the knowledge, skills, and leadership traits employers demand in the people they hire.

Why a Master of Healthcare Administration?

  • A flexible leadership degree that opens doors, not only in healthcare, but to a number of other industries as well.
  • Employment in many healthcare sectors, not just hospitals.
  • A robust job market, where demand is high for healthcare administration majors.
  • Accelerated Completion to fit your life – complete the degree in a little over one year!
  • Unique MHA Link program for undergraduates, allowing even faster completion and a seamless transition from a Health Services Administration major to the Master of Healthcare Administration.
  • All the advantages of Upper Iowa University’s flexible online program.

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Upcoming Start Dates

Session 6: July 10, 2023
Session 1: August 28, 2023
Session 2: October 23, 2023

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Areas of Emphasis

  • General Leadership
  • Population Health Management
  • Senior Living Services
  • Healthcare Data Analytics

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Explore Your Program

Healthcare Administration Courses

See the full curriculum and course descriptions for the classes you need for your Healthcare Administration degree.

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Academic Calendar

Keep up with your academic program’s registration deadlines, session dates, holiday breaks and exam schedules.

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Careers in Healthcare Administration

As a UIU graduate, you will have the knowledge, skills, and leadership traits employers demand in the people they hire.

UIU Career Development

32%

Projected growth in healthcare management positions between now and 2030

$104k

median income for employees in this field

96%

UIU graduates employed or continuing their education within 12 months of graduation

Admissions

When you’re ready to apply for your Master of Healthcare Administration, we’re ready to help you every step of the way.

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Health Services Administration

A bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration is a perfect lead-in to the Master of Healthcare Administration. Learn more about your options!

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Faculty Spotlight

Julie Hinders, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Health Services Administration & Director of Master of Health Administration Program (2016)

Faculty are able to bring real-world experience to the classroom. Many of the faculty also assist students with career advice or connect students with people in the field that can help them with advancing their career or graduate studies.

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Convenient, Focused Scheduling

UIU Healthcare Administration students have the advantage of focusing on fewer classes at once with the Two-at-a-Time schedule. Plus, convenient online courses ensure your education fits your unique lifestyle.

The Healthcare Administration masters degree program is offered through UIU’s School of Business and Professional Studies.

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