Become a Leader in the Vital World of Healthcare

Through 100 percent online coursework, the UMass Global Master of Healthcare Administration prepares current and emerging healthcare professionals with operational, innovative, and strategic business skills required to lead the healthcare industry that is facing rising costs and an aging population. This master’s in healthcare administration will position you to take advantage of the strong projected growth in healthcare administration positions through the end of this decade.

  • 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.
  • Real-World Issues: Curriculum is built upon real-world case studies and is delivered by professors who are also working in the field.
  • Workplace-Relevant Curricula: Our Master of Healthcare Administration has been designed to be instantly relevant in the healthcare universe and is aligned with CAHME requirements.

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36 Credits
$730/Credit
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Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)

Career Outlook for Master of Healthcare Administration

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The pathway information provided through this website is based partly on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data licensed by the University of Massachusetts Global from Lightcast. While the University of Massachusetts Global believes this data to be reliable, some of the data is based on estimates made by Lightcast when actual data is unavailable. Those estimates and the corresponding data may need to be corrected.

  1. Change in employment projections 2022 - 2032
  2. Based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and updated quarterly
  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 it’s 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 online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

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.

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 online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

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.

Woman shaking hands with man

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.

Our Faculty

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Laura Galloway
Dr. Laura Galloway, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
Dr. Laura Galloway PhD
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Dr. Dania Baba, PhD
Assistant Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration
Dr. 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 all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted

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.

WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

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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 to earn a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from UMass Global depends on how many courses you choose to take each term. Since most of our students are working adults, we have a mix of full-time and part-time students, balancing busy work and family schedules.

If you’re a full-time student, you could complete your MHA in one year. Here’s how. If you take two courses per session (full-time = 2 courses/session) in each of our six yearly sessions, you could earn your 36 credit hours in one year. The MHA consists of 27 hours in core requirements, and 9 hours of electives.

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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Monica Tinajero UMass Global

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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Business Administration, MBA

 

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