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The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) gives students advanced and specialized professional preparation for careers in healthcare administration. The degree prepares students for administrative, policy, and planning positions in both the public and private sectors. The dual degree format can be completed in about three years.
The MHA uses a novel dual format; students must apply and be admitted to another master's degree program at the University of Utah in order to be admitted to the MHA. This format gives our students a leg up in the competitive healthcare field, as they graduate with an increased depth of knowledge in business, policy, or public health.
The MHA curriculum reflects a focus on interdisciplinary training in leadership, change management, teamwork, and process improvement techniques; expertise and skills necessary to improve the clinical quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare and healthcare delivery.
In addition to the MHA degree, there are also four MHA dual degree programs available: MBA/MHA, PMBA/MHA, MPA/MHA, and MPH/MHA.
 | MHA Comparison The MHA can be combined with other programs of study. By combining the MHA with an MBA, PMBA, MPA, or MPH, students are able to maximize their educational experience by earning complimentary degrees. See the MHA Comparison Sheet to learn about available options. |
 | MBA/MHA The MBA/MHA combines healthcare coursework with a master's degree in business administration. This option prepares students for administrative positions in hospitals, large clinics, extended care facilities, clinical and reference laboratories, as well as for positions in healthcare consulting and with vendors (such as those providing information technology to healthcare organizations). See the MBA/MHA Info Sheet to learn more. |
 | PMBA/MHA The PMBA/MHA combines healthcare coursework with a master's degree in business administration. This option prepares students for administrative positions in hospitals, large clinics, extended care facilities, clinical and reference laboratories, as well as for positions in healthcare consulting and with vendors such as those providing information technology to healthcare organizations. See the PMBA/MHA Info Sheet to learn more. |
 | MPA/MHA The MPA/MHA combines healthcare coursework with a master's degree in public administration. This option prepares students for positions in health policy and health advocacy organizations such as the Utah Health Policy Project, the Governor's Office of Health Data, and HealthInsights (the state's healthcare quality improvement organization). |
 | MPH/MHA The MPH/MHA combines healthcare coursework with a master's degree in public health. This option prepares students for positions in state and local health departments and other public health groups. Regardless of career destination, the MHA prepares students to deal with the complex and rapidly changing world of healthcare delivery in which access, quality, and efficiency must be balanced. |
