Healthcare Administration, MHA

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This plan leads to the Master of Healthcare Administration degree.

Grade Requirements

The College of Business requires a minimum of a 3.000 cumulative grade point average is required on course work taken at UHCL. No grade lower than a C is acceptable toward a graduate degree. This includes foundation work as well as the plan requirements. Grades of C- or lower are not acceptable.

Degree Requirements

Students must complete the MHA core (15 hours), and a HADM certificate (9 hours), and two (2) electives (6 hours).

MHA Core

HADM 5033 - Leadership of Organizations in Healthcare Administration Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5232 - Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations I Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5331 - Planning Healthcare Services Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6236 - Healthcare Facilities Operations Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6738 - Seminar in Healthcare Policy and Leadership Credit Hours: 3

HADM Certificate

Complete either the Leadership or Applied Analytics Certificate

Healthcare Leadership Certificate

The Healthcare Leadership Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals looking to build or advance careers in healthcare management and administration. This flexible, four-course program equips students with essential leadership skills in human resources, legal compliance, marketing, and quality improvement-preparing graduates to lead teams, drive organizational change, and navigate the complexities of today’s healthcare systems. Ideal for emerging managers, clinicians transitioning into administrative roles, and experienced professionals seeking leadership credentials.

Choose three (3) of the following five (5) courses.

HADM 5131 - Healthcare Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5335 - Marketing Healthcare Services Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5731 - Healthcare Quality Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6132 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare Systems Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6133 - Health Facility Planning, Design, and Construction Credit Hours: 3

Applied Healthcare Analytics Certificate

The Applied Healthcare Analytics Certificate is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their decision-making skills in healthcare administration through data-informed approaches. The program emphasizes financial, economic, marketing, and analytic strategies critical to effective healthcare delivery in an increasingly data-driven environment. Ideal for current or aspiring healthcare managers, analysts, or policy professionals, this certificate supports career advancement in roles such as healthcare operations manager, financial analyst, clinical data analyst, marketing strategist, and healthcare consultant.

Choose three (3) of the following five (5) courses.

HADM 5233 - Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations II Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5333 - Healthcare Economics Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5335 - Marketing Healthcare Services Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5432 - Healthcare Predictive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6235 - Integrated Delivery Systems Credit Hours: 3

Electives

Elective courses must be selected from outside the core and the student’s chosen certificate to ensure a broader exposure to healthcare administration topics.

Choose two (2) courses from the following list.

DSCI 5531 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5131 - Healthcare Human Resources Management Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5233 - Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations II Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5234 - Healthcare Ethics, Values, and Social Responsibilities Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5333 - Healthcare Economics Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5335 - Marketing Healthcare Services Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5432 - Healthcare Predictive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5433 - Introduction to Public Health Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5731 - Healthcare Quality Credit Hours: 3
HADM 5931 - Research Topics in Healthcare Administration Credit Hours:
HADM 5939 - Independent Studies in Healthcare Administration Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6132 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare Systems Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6133 - Health Facility Planning, Design, and Construction Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6235 - Integrated Delivery Systems Credit Hours: 3
HADM 6739 - Internship in Healthcare Administration Credit Hours: 3
HMRS 5235 - Project Management in Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
ISAM 5637 - Project Management Credit Hours: 3