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Joint Healthcare Administration MHA/MBA

Advance your career in two thriving industries.

Unlock career opportunities with the joint Master of Healthcare Administration/Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. This comprehensive 60-credit hour program is designed to be completed in as little as 24 months, providing you with essential skills in business management and specialized knowledge in healthcare administration.

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Healthcare Administration and Business Expertise

Develop a solid foundation in global business dynamics, corporate finance, and strategic decision-making through our business curriculum. Simultaneously, utilize your enhanced business skills within the realm of healthcare administration curriculum, which focuses on optimizing operations and improving patient outcomes. This integrated approach prepares you for advanced roles that combine the principles of business and healthcare.

UHCL healthcare administration students study abroad in the U.K. Healthcare Administration students study abroad in the United Kingdom.

Total Credit Hours

Months to Complete

Jan, Jun, Aug

Start Dates

Why Should You Choose MHA/MBA at UHCL?

Flexible and Focused Format

Courses are delivered in a hybrid format, combining online learning with in-person classes at UHCL at Texas Medical Center. This eight-week structure is taught by top-tier faculty, immersing you in an environment centered on research, innovation, and patient-centric healthcare solutions.

Career Opportunities and Earnings Potential

Graduates of UH-Clear Lake's joint MHA/MBA are well-prepared for top-level leadership roles in diverse healthcare environments – from hospitals to pharmaceutical companies. With the combination of business and healthcare education, graduates can expect significant career advancement and financial rewards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates, the average salary of a healthcare financial manager in Texas is approximately $151,170 annually. Other prominent careers include healthcare CEO, hospital administrator, and pharmaceutical brand manager.

Accreditations and Distinctions

The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees, and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world, and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business and separate accounting accreditation.

The UHCL MBA program is ranked among the best MBA programs in Texas 2020 by College Consensus.

Application Deadlines

For graduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply as a Graduate Student.

Fall

New Students - August 1
Returning Students - August 15
International - May 1

Spring

New Students - January 5
Returning Students - January 15
International - October 1

Summer

New Students - May 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/MBA
Admission Deadline

Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
Application

A standard university application is required.
Requirements
Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score: Spring 2025 Only

Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score (GRE acceptable for MHA).

Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement: Spring 2025 Only
- 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).
Effective Summer 2025, admission to this program is now standardized test optional. Please contact your graduate recruiter for more details.
Supplemental Documentation
Applicants that do not meet the criteria to waive the standardized test requirement must also submit: Spring 2025 Only
- Current resume

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.

Healthcare Administration/Business Administration, MHA/MBA

Cost Information

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Location

UH-Clear Lake at Texas Medical Center

Phone: 281-283-7600

6624 Fannin St.
14th Floor
Houston, TX 77030

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.

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