Healthcare Administration Program MHA
Empower your career with an MHA from the University of Houston Clear-Lake
Designed for future healthcare leaders, UHCL's Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is flexible, affordable, and career focused. Whether you are just starting your healthcare leadership journey, looking for that next promotion, or switching industries, you will gain the skills to work in the diversified field of healthcare administration within hospitals, group practices, healthcare systems, and many more.
The Healthcare Administration curriculum is operations-focused and designed in collaboration with healthcare executives, professional association core competencies (American College of Healthcare Executives and Healthcare Financial Management Association), and alumni currently working in the industry. Our goal is to prepare students for real-world leadership and management roles in healthcare organizations.
My favorite part was how community-oriented UHCL was. Faculty still care years later.
Lindsy Anton (MHA/MBA '19)
Accredited through AACSB and offered through UHCL's College of Business, the MHA program blends executive insight with hands-on experience. Curated through industry and alumni-based focus groups, this program is streamlined to give you the skills and knowledge that are truly necessary to join the workforce and be successful. Ready to feel confident in that job interview? Join UHCL's MHA program today!
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Why Should You Choose MHA at UHCL?
Affordable and Flexible
All UHCL healthcare administration degrees (BS, BAS, MHA, MHA/MBA) can be completed in person, hybrid, or fully online. Evening classes are available to accommodate working professionals and individuals pursuing a career transition. This flexibility allows you to fit your education into almost any schedule. Craft a personalized MHA experience that fits your life and ambitions.
- MHA: 30 credit hours
- MHA/MBA: 51 credit hours
- Streamlined, test-free admission options
- All classes are available fully online with multiple start dates each year
- Finish in as few as 12 months by taking two courses per 8-week session
Choose Between Two Specialized Certificates
UHCL's MHA degree features two certificates earned within the degree plan: the Leadership Certificate and the Healthcare Analytics Certificate
- Each certificate is 9 credit hours (3 courses) chosen from a group of 5 courses
- Certificate credits apply directly to the MHA degree
- Each provides focused expertise
- Certificates show commitment to the industry
- Certificates set your resume apart
Connections That Matter
- Join the student-led Healthcare Students Association to start making connections
- Enjoy student-pricing for memberships to professional organizations such as ACHE, HFMA, MGMA, NAHSE, and NALHE
- Network at mixers and local chapter events
- Connect with alumni and guest speakers
- Gain inspiration at leadership seminars, resume workshops, and more
Engage With Top Industry Partners - Learn from experts at the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world
Ambition Meets Achievements
Join a winning tradition by competing on an HADM case competition team. In 2024–2025, our teams made history — advancing to the semi-finals at Penn State and securing top-four finishes at the UTSPH Fleming Center, including 3rd and 4th place in 2024 and a 2nd place finish in 2025. Other noteworthy honors students have earned include:
- A prestigious administrative fellowship for 2021.
- First place at the annual National Association of Health Services Executives Student Case Competition in fall 2020.
- First place at the UT School of Public Health Fleming Center Case Competition in spring 2020.
- Three of five scholarships by the American College of Healthcare Executives South East Texas Chapter in fall 2020.
- Three of 11 national MGMA scholarships in fall 2020.
- Second place in the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Case Competition in fall 2019
Texas Medical Center
Our MHA is in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, providing students opportunities for experiential learning in the hub of the latest in global medical education, research and innovation.
Master the Business of Healthcare with a Joint MHA/MBA
Our 51-hour joint Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration will empower you to pursue a career as a top-level executive in any sector of the healthcare industry. Both the MBA and MHA programs are 100% online — and so is the joint MHA/MBA option. You can earn one or both degrees from anywhere, on your schedule.
University of Houston-Clear Lake is an accredited member of AACSB International—The
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.Application Deadlines
For graduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply as a Graduate Student.
Returning Students - August 15
International - June 1
Returning Students - January 15
International - October 1
Returning Students - May 25
International - April 1
International Students
For information regarding international student admissions, please visit International Admissions & Student Services.
Admissions Requirements
- MHA
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Admission Deadline
Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
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Application
Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
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Requirements
The MHA degree is a standardized test optional program. Any candidate who meets any one (1) the following criteria will be offered admissions:
- earned a bachelor's degree from a qualified institution with a 3.000 or greater cumulative GPA from the degree granting institution, or a 3.000 in the last-60 hours of coursework, or
- earned an advanced degree from a qualified institution.
Applicants who do not meet either of the above criteria must submit a current resume. Candidates who do not meet automatic admissions criteria will be evaluated based upon academic performance and career achievements.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
Degree Requirements
Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree in the College of Business is crucial to planning out your education. Learn how you can pursue success at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
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Cost Information
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Locations
6624 Fannin St. One of the leading centers of healthcare research and delivery around the globe, the
Texas Medical Center gives UHCL the opportunity to offer four different healthcare-related
degrees to working professionals. Bayou Building, Room 1406 Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL
Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate
and certificate programs.UH-Clear Lake at Texas Medical Center
14th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 281-283-7600
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Learn from experts in a TMC classroom.UHCL Online
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
Faculty
Femi Ayadi
Professor of Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 281-212-1712
Email: AyadiM@UHCL.edu
Office: 6624 Fannin St., 14th Floor, Houston, TX 77030
Ashish Chandra
Professor of Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 281-212-1717
Email: chandra@uhcl.edu
James Mark Clardy
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 281-212-1713
Email: clardy@uhcl.edu
Phillip Decker
Professor of Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 281-212-1715
Email: decker@uhcl.edu
Office: 6624 Fannin St., 14th Floor, Houston, TX 77030
Shivani Gupta
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 282-212-1716
Email: gupta@uhcl.edu
Jordan P. Mitchell
Faculty and Department Chair in Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 281-212-1714
Email: mitchellj@uhcl.edu
Office: 6624 Fannin St., 14th Floor, Houston, TX 77030