WHY CHOOSE UTAH FOR YOUR MHA DEGREE?
UTAH’S MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
ELEVATE YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE
Unlock your potential and seize the opportunity to become a leader in healthcare with the University of Utah’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program. As part of the David Eccles School of Business, our program is designed to equip the next generation of healthcare leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this ever-evolving industry. With multiple program formats and options to specialize your degree, Utah’s MHA is engineered to meet your needs, regardless of your desired career path. Located just minutes away from some of the nation’s leading healthcare centers, our students are uniquely positioned to benefit from their proximity to Utah’s thriving healthcare community. Additionally, Utah’s MHA students engage with top executives and esteemed alumni who actively participate as instructors, mentors, and hiring managers seeking new talent in healthcare administration. Learn more and discover why you should choose the University of Utah as the destination for your MHA journey.
UTAH’S MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
FIND A FORMAT THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
In order to provide the transformative power of an MHA degree to professionals at various points in their career, the University of Utah offers three different MHA program formats, all with access to the same top-tier resources and faculty. Learn more about our program formats below.
FULL-TIME MHA
Students take classes on campus and participate in numerous networking and extracurricular activities, which are key to success in the program.
Credit Hours: 51
Program Length: Two years
Program Format: Immersive program with a mix of day and evening classes
PROFESSIONAL MHA
Students have the ability to align course load with personal and professional constraints while keeping their full-time employment.
Credit Hours: 43.5
Program Length: Two to three years
Program Format: Evening courses on campus and remote hybrid courses
Required Experience: 5+ years in healthcare and 3+ years in management
MHA ONLINE
Students earn their master’s by attending classes online, full-time, from the same on-campus faculty — our most flexible option for working professionals.
Credit Hours: 43.5
Program Length: Two years
Program Format: Full-time, online courses and optional weekly live events
Required Experience: 5+ years in healthcare and 3+ years in management
LAND A POSITION AT THE TOP OF THE FIELD
At the David Eccles School of Business, we are dedicated to helping students succeed in today’s competitive job market. By providing extensive career-focused resources, training, and connections that richly complement classroom studies, we help our students land their ideal job position or fellowship role. See for yourself the success our students experience in the healthcare industry:
100%
Job Placement Rate
100%
Internship Placement Rate
Your Personal Career Manager
During your time in Utah’s MHA program, you will be paired with a personal career and employer relations manager that will help you land your dream job and salary. Career managers work one-on-one with students, offering advice on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing, and much more. Additionally, MHA students are provided various opportunities to network with industry executives and top companies.
A Top Healthcare Hub in the Nation
$95,356
Average Starting Corporate Salary
Top Hiring Partners:
The Eccles School is just a 10-minute walk from the top hospital in Utah and one of the nation’s top-10 academic medical centers, the University of Utah Hospital. MHA students benefit from more than just the close proximity; we have strong relationships with executives and administrators at nearby healthcare organizations, many of whom also teach in the program. Utah has been ranked among the top states in the nation for the strength of its economy, economic growth, and long-term fiscal stability by U.S. News & World Report, providing the perfect environment for MHA graduates to land a job.
LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Learning isn’t limited to the classroom; we believe some of the most important learning occurs outside of classroom walls. In addition to integrative experiences and internships, MHA students also are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular clubs and organizations, engage with alumni and executives, and apply their classroom skills to real-world situations.
MHA Student Association
The MHA Student Association provides meaningful service and networking opportunities for MHA students that facilitate professional and educational development.
Healthcare Case Competitions
Test your knowledge, build your experience, and gain valuable healthcare contacts by joining a case competition.
ACHE Leadership Conference
Select MHA students network and learn at the American College of Healthcare Executives Leadership Conference with over 4,000 industry professionals.
Bench-to-Bedside Competition
Utah’s premier healthcare innovation competition allows students to learn from healthcare professionals about problems facing day-to-day patient care and develop tangible solutions.
UMentor Program
Connect with a mentor for professional advice, explore potential career opportunities, and see how classroom knowledge is applied to the industry.
MHA Alumni Network
Connect with our growing network of alumni who are eager to mentor current students and share their experience of how the program helped shape their careers.
ADD MORE TO YOUR DEGREE
While Utah’s MHA curriculum already provides students with a broad knowledge base in healthcare administration, students have the option to go further by selecting an area of emphasis and adding a dual or concurrent degree. Learn how you can take your MHA degree a step further below.
Areas of Emphasis
Healthcare Data Analytics
Advance in healthcare analytics with a quantitative-focused emphasis, best suited for students with a background in statistics and data analysis.
Leadership/Fellowship
Gain practical experience required for leadership. Ideal for students new to healthcare, earning a promotion, or pursuing post-graduate fellowship.
Long-Term Care
Develop long-term healthcare management in this collaboration between the MHA and the Gerontology Program from the College of Nursing.
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Many of our students’ professional goals extend beyond healthcare administration and require expertise in multiple areas. In turn, we offer the opportunity for students to gain another complimentary degree at the same time as their MHA. Our current options for dual and concurrent degrees are listed below.
Dual Degree Options:
MHA + Full-Time MBA
MHA + Professional MBA
MHA + Master of Public Health
MHA + Master of Public Administration
Concurrent Degree Options:
MHA + Master of Science in Finance
STUDY WHERE LEARNING IS GUARANTEED
At the University of Utah’s MHA program, we go the extra mile to ensure that our program’s curriculum, resources, and experiences are kept at the highest standard. In addition to extensive curriculum development and our CAHME accreditation, we also employ an advisory board and maintain program competencies to guarantee that our students are prepared to make an impact in the healthcare industry and stand out in the job market.
Advisory Board
A connected and engaged advisory board is a significant benefit and advantage of our MHA program. Comprised of key stakeholders who share expertise in healthcare administration and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare leaders, our advisory board provides input on the state of the healthcare industry and helps make the MHA program at the University of Utah one of the best in the country.
Program Competencies
To ensure that our MHA curriculum prepares graduates for meaningful positions in healthcare management and administration, we have developed an extensive list of competency statements detailing the list of skills you will have after completing the program. To view this list of competencies, click here
TAKE THE MHA JOURNEY
A Master of Healthcare Administration degree can make the difference in your career and help you land positions at the top of the healthcare industry. The University of Utah’s MHA program provides many unique benefits that allow you to get the most out of your investment in graduate education. Applications for Utah’s MHA program are open — apply now to start your MHA journey.