Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

In as little as 24 months, you can have your Master of Healthcare Administration degree and be ready for the next step in your career. 

In the Healthcare Administration program, you have the option of earning the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree, an MHA with one of two specialized emphases, or a Dual Degree: MHA MBA. Each is designed to provide you with management and operational skills within the ever-growing, complex health system.

Our coursework highlights experiential learning and blends real-world experiences with theoretical knowledge needed in today’s healthcare administration roles.

MHA features

  • Students enjoy a hybrid program that perfectly blends three high-impact in-person courses along with the convenience of online courses
  • A competency-based curriculum designed to expand student’s knowledge and understanding of health systems while developing highly effective, management and leadership skills
  • Classes take place on TWU’s Dallas and Houston campuses
  • Flexible enrollment allows you pursue your degree full-time, part-time or to even take a semester off, if needed
  • Courses are offered year-round to support student degree completion in little as two years or 45 credit hours*
  • Small classes with accessible, knowledgeable and supportive, practice-based faculty
  • An opportunity to tailor your degree to your specific interests with two emphasis options with study abroad opportunities, a dual degree program, and side network of internship experiences are available and can be used for elective credit hours.

*Individual requirements may vary.

Degree Requirements

Careers & salaries*

With this degree, you have multiple career opportunities including:

*Median salaries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Payscale.com

Admissions requirements

Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration

Program Contact

Carla Stebbins, Ph.D.
Program Director
hca@twu.edu


Application Deadlines

The College of Business programs in Health Care Administration admits students on a continual basis. 

International applicants are encouraged to apply far in advance.

Admission Requirements

  • Resume
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Foundational coursework may be required based on previous academic and/or professional experience
  • Applicants with a GPA of 3.00 or higher in their last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework will be considered for unconditional admission.  The GRE is not required.
  • Applicants with GPAs between 2.5 and 2.99 in their last 60 undergraduate hours will be considered for conditional admission.
    • After successful completion (grades of A or B) of 12 hours of graduate level courses (4 - 3 credit hours courses) the applicant will receive unconditional admission status.

The Healthcare Administration Program holds orientation for new students in the fall and spring semesters. It is a requirement that all new students attend one of these sessions. Information will be provided after your acceptance to the program.

Graduate Admission

Begin by reviewing your program's website to see if there are additional admission requirements and application deadlines prior to applying.  

  1. Apply online.
    Apply to Graduate Programs  via the TWU Online Graduate Application Portal following instructions below.  
  2. Submit transcripts to TWU.
    • Domestic Applicants must submit official transcripts for each college or university attended, both undergraduate and graduate. See the Information on Transcripts website for more details.
    • International Applicants are now required to provide an evaluation prepared by a NACES or AICE member evaluation service. International transcripts should not be sent directly to TWU. See the International Admissions website for more details.
  3. Submit Recommendation Requests
    If your program requires you to submit names for recommendations you will need to do it in the application.
  4. Pay the application fee.
    The $50 fee ($75 fee for International applicants), which applies to all new and returning applicants, can be paid by:
    1. Credit card - Pay Online through the application as the last step before submitting the application. The second portion of the application will not be available until the application fee has been received.
    2. Certified check or money order by mail or electronically - Payable to TWU, sent by mail to:
      TWU Admissions Processing, 304 Administration Drive, Suite 102, Denton, Texas 76204
      (include your full name and ID number).
    3. Cash (no personal checks) - Pay at the Bursar's Office. After paying, bring the receipt to Admissions Processing (down the hall in ACT).
    4. Fee Waivers - Graduate applicants who are certified McNair Scholars are eligible for a McNair Scholar Application Fee Waiver. TWU Alumni may be eligible for the Alumni Advantage Fee Waiver. Check your eligibility here: https://twu.edu/alumni-advantage/. If eligible submit the request using the Application Fee Waiver Submission
    5. Following fee payment return to the application dashboard where supplemental application documents can be uploaded. The online application will list which documents are needed to fulfill the program admission requirements. You can also check the program's website.

For more information or assistance with the application or graduate admissions, visit the Graduate Admissions website.

Students who wish to apply for a Graduate Assistantship must meet the General Criteria for Appointment of Graduate Assistants

For more information

hca@twu.edu 
940-898-2458

Apply today
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Page last updated 2:34 PM, April 25, 2024