Become a Leader in the Vital World of Healthcare

Take your place as a leader shaping the future of care with the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from UMass Global. This program prepares you to develop, plan, and manage healthcare operations and services across a wide range of healthcare systems. Whether you already work in healthcare and are ready to advance your skills and leadership potential, or you’re coming from another industry and looking to transition into one of the fastest-growing fields, this degree is designed for you. With a curriculum grounded in real-world practice, innovation, and the operational backbone of healthcare organizations, the MHA equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and strategic insight to lead with impact.

  • Develop Essential Skills: This master’s in healthcare administration develops soft skills such as problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking, which are essential for effective healthcare administrators.
  • Ability to Specialize: Choose three electives to further specialize in areas such as business intelligence and data analytics, information technology, human resources, or others.

At a Glance

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33 Credits
$750/Credit
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Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

Workplace-Relevant Curricula

Curriculum is built upon real-world case studies and is delivered by professors who are also working in the field.

Finish Faster

Complete your MHA in as few as 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time with the maximum transfer credits.

Leverage Your Prior Experience

Students may transfer up to 12 credits. Military service members can leverage up to 6 credits for prior military schooling.

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  3. The University of Massachusetts Global does not guarantee a job to graduates upon completion of any program

Courses You Might Take

HAUU 651

Healthcare Quality and Safety

3 Credits
HAUU 645

Healthcare Financial Management

3 Credits
HAUU 644

Strategic Planning and Marketing for Healthcare Organizations

3 Credits
HAUU 642

Health Information Systems and Technology

3 Credits
HAUU 643

Analytics in Healthcare Management

3 Credits
HAUU 641

Healthcare Law and Ethics

3 Credits

What is it like going to UMass Global?

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed — no penalty. Courses include structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and coach interaction, making it ideal for one-on-one coaching support.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

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Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

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Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed — no penalty. Courses include structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and coach interaction, making it ideal for one-on-one coaching support.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

Office meeting

Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

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Our Faculty

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Dania Baba, PhD
Associate Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration
Dania Baba PhD

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
  • Official transcripts from the accredited institution where you earned your highest degree

Graduate Level Exams

This Master’s degree program does not require applicants to take costly exams like the GRE/GMAT. Why? Because we value your professional and life experience. You should get credit for what you already know.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Master of Healthcare Administration program is a graduate-level program that focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and lead healthcare organizations. It provides a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems, healthcare policies, financial management, strategic planning, human resources, and quality improvement.

A Master of Healthcare Administration degree positions you for a wide range of career opportunities in the healthcare industry. Graduates can pursue leadership roles in hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. 

Common job titles include healthcare administrator/executive, healthcare manager, healthcare consultant, healthcare policy analyst, health information manager, managed care executive, healthcare operations manager, clinical manager, public health administrator, and healthcare human resources manager.

How long it takes depends on if you study full-time or part-time, and if you have any transfer credits.

  • If you study full-time (2 courses per session), you can finish in about 6 months by taking classes in all six sessions during the year.
  • If you study part-time (1 course per session, which is 3 credits each), it takes about 11 months to complete your degree, assuming you take a class every session and don't skip any.
  • You can finish even faster if you have qualifying transfer credits. UMass Global lets you transfer up to 12 credits, including up to 6 credits from military coursework.

This flexible setup helps students who work or have family commitments fit school into their lives. If you want a more exact timeline for your situation, let's connect!

While both of these graduate degrees will be valuable, choosing between them depends on your interests. If you’re already working in healthcare or if you know healthcare is the industry you want to work in, then a master’s in healthcare administration is the right choice to help you move into leadership roles. However, if you’re unsure about the industry you want to work in, then it could be a better choice to earn the broader skillset offered with an MBA and then add the healthcare emphasis for a solid foundation in the healthcare field.

Yes, pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration degree can be highly beneficial for individuals interested in advancing their careers in healthcare administration. The program equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the complex healthcare industry and take on leadership roles.

Additionally, healthcare administration is a growing field with a strong demand for qualified professionals, making it a rewarding and potentially lucrative career path. Various projections point to the number of available positions in the field growing by roughly one third over the remainder of this decade. Since these estimates are generated using a bachelor’s degree as requirement for entry, having a master’s in healthcare administration makes those impressive number even brighter.

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I would have never been able to quit my job to enroll in school. That was not an option because I'm a breadwinner in my household. Having the opportunity to keep my job and continue to work, and to work around my schedule as a full-time employee and a mother of a toddler was really the icing on top.

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