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.
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.
Healthcare Administration students study abroad in the United Kingdom.
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.
Returning Students - August 15
International - May 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/MBA
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Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:
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:
- 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).
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Supplemental Documentation*
Applications for the MHA/MBA must also submit:
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Current resume
- Personal statement of career goals
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/MBACost 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.
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
Raymond J. Khoury
Executive in Residence, Faculty and Department Chair in Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 281-212-1711
Email: khoury@uhcl.edu
Office: 6624 Fannin St., 14th Floor, Houston, TX 77030
Jordan P. Mitchell
Professor of Healthcare Administration,
Business
Contact number: 281-212-1714
Email: mitchellj@uhcl.edu
Office: 6624 Fannin St., 14th Floor, Houston, TX 77030
Anne Anders
Associate Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3255
Email: anders@uhcl.edu
Ken Black
Professor of Decision Sciences,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3239
Email: Black@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321
Vicky Gu
Professor of Decision Sciences,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3205
Email: guvicky@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3121, Room 18
Aleksey Martynov
Associate Professor of Management,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3245
Email: martynov@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3321
Clifton Mayfield
Associate Professor of Management,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3258
Email: mayfield@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3321, Room 20
Timothy Michael
Associate Professor of Finance,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3193
Email: michael@uhcl.edu
Office: B3121.4
Joseph McCormack
Associate Professor of Finance,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3217
Email: mccormack@uhcl.edu
Office: BB Suite 3121, Room 26
Jason Murasko
Professor of Economics,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3107
Email: muraskoj@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3121, Room 22
Leroy Robinson, Jr.
Associate Professor of Marketing,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3209
Email: robinsonjr@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 3121, Room 14
L. Jean Walker
Professor of Marketing,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3194
Email: walker@uhcl.edu
Office: B3121
Faiza Zalila
Associate Professor of Decision Sciences,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3187
Email: Zalila@UHCL.edu
Office: B3121