ONLINE MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION Lead Healthcare ...

ONLINE MASTER OF

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

Lead Healthcare

Transformation

Program Summary

The online Master of Healthcare Administration program

from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health was

specifically designed for the demands and complexities

of the U.S. healthcare system. Our program prepares

administrators to make a greater impact in the lives of

patients and providers by implementing practices guided

by both data and compassion.

This program is ideal for driven professionals who want

a top-quality education combined with the flexibility to

manage full-time work and other responsibilities. Students

can choose to take one or two courses per term, with

the option to switch each quarter as their schedules and

commitments change.

solving real problems faced by a healthcare organization.

The Fielding School is accredited by the Council on

Education for Public Health (CEPH) and backed by the

resources of the top-ranked public university in the nation.

UCLA¡¯s online MHA builds the skills that managers and

executives need to:

Strategize for better health outcomes and more

efficient operations.

Develop actionable insights from analytics for making

decisions.

Comply with regulations and ethical standards.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Maintain a budget and manage finances.

Featuring two on-campus immersions and a capstone

project, the online MHA curriculum provides students

with networking opportunities and hands-on experience

Program Benefits

Prepare to Lead Healthcare Organizations

Explore strategies to improve patient outcomes and solve problems in

care delivery and financing with a curriculum designed specifically to

help health administrators succeed in a rapidly transforming industry.

Gain Hands-On Analytics Experience

Expand your skills in drawing actionable insights from data and carrying

out the essential business functions that lead to organizational growth

like management, finance, marketing and analytics.

Expertise From the #1 Public University in the U.S.

Advance your education at the top-ranked public university in the

nation, learning from faculty who work at the forefront of academic

research, consultancy, advocacy and public health initiatives.

Online Flexibility and Real-Time Collaboration

The MHA features a combination of asynchronous activities to fit

into your busy schedule and opportunities to interact live with your

peers and instructors.

¡°The healthcare world continues to evolve

rapidly, which makes the MHA an important

professional tool for administrators who need

additional training and knowledge for the vital

work they do. MHA students will learn from the

field¡¯s top scholars and bring that experience

back to their work in the field.¡±

Ron Brookmeyer, PhD

Dean, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Career Outlook

Curriculum

New career opportunities are emerging in the field of healthcare

administration. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected 28% growth in

positions between 2021 and 2031. The online MHA will prepare students

to excel in roles such as:

Courses in the online MHA program are developed and taught by renowned researchers and practitioners in healthcare

and management. Students participate in a combination of asynchronous activities, such as lecture videos and readings,

and weekly, one-hour live sessions with peers and faculty.

The program also features two required on-campus immersions and a capstone field project. During the capstone,

students consult with a healthcare organization to solve real problems and form valuable connections in the industry.

Healthcare administrator

Clinical director/supervisor

Quality and safety manager

Risk and compliance manager

C-suite executive

Clinical finance manager

Clinical operations manager

Data analyst

Healthcare consultant

Biopharmaceutical manager

The online MHA is a 66-unit program designed to be completed in two years, with each year consisting of four 10-week

terms. The capstone lasts one quarter and is completed during Term 7.

Full-time students take two courses per term, as outlined below. Part-time students select one of the two available

courses each term but must complete both before advancing to the next term.

Both full-time and part-time students can continue working full time while completing coursework.

REQUIRED COURSES

Year 1

Year 2

TERM 1

HLTADM 401 - Healthcare Organization & Financing

PUBHLT 201 - Fundamentals of Public Health

TERM 5

HLTADM 404 - Healthcare Strategy

HLTADM 415 - Healthcare Financial Management

Immersion 2: HLTADM 597 - Preparation for

Master¡¯s Capstone

TERM 2

HLTADM 402 - Management & Organizational

Behavior in Health Systems

HLTADM 411 - Microeconomic Theory in the

Health Sector

Immersion 1: HLTADM 596 - Professional

Development

A Burning Glass analysis of job listing data found that the median

salary offered for healthcare administrators with master¡¯s degrees

is $101,340. Salary premiums are associated with skills in project

management, quality management and acute care.

TERM 3

HLTH 412 - Statistics for Health Management

Decision-Making

HLTADM 413 - Healthcare Operations Management

TERM 4

HLTADM 403 - Healthcare Information Systems

& Technology

HLTADM 414 - Healthcare Financial Accounting

TERM 6

HLTADM 405 - Leadership & Ethics

HLTADM 416 - Quality Improvement &

Performance Excellence

TERM 7

HLTADM 400 - Capstone Project

HLTADM 417 - Data Analytics & Visualization

TERM 8

Selected Topics in Healthcare Management

Selected Topics in Healthcare Management

SELECTED TOPICS*

HLTADM 406 - Healthcare Marketing

HLTADM 407 - Healthcare Innovations & e-Health

HLTADM 408 - Human Resource Management

HLTADM 418 - Health Reform: Policy & Implementation

* Availability of selected topics courses may vary.

Admissions & Tuition

Tuition and Financial Aid

Total Required Units

66 units

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission to the online MHA program, applicants

must meet the following criteria:

Bachelor¡¯s degree from a regionally accredited institution,

comparable in standard and content to a bachelor¡¯s degree from

the University of California

Cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.0.

(Please contact a program representative to discuss your eligibility

if you do not meet this requirement.)

$155 for all other applicants

Official copies of transcripts from each institution

you¡¯ve attended

Submit unofficial transcripts in online application to

begin review process

Mail physical, official transcripts to the MHA

program office (see address below) OR

electronic transcripts may be submitted to the

MHA program office ( jmendoza@ph.ucla.edu)

ONLY if they are sent directly from the university.

Statement of purpose

Submit in the online application

Focus on your professional goals and reasons for

pursuing an MHA. Describe any experience from

your career in contributing to the fields of

healthcare administration or public health. Discuss

your objectives after you receive your MHA.

Total Program Tuition

$61,050

Application Fee

$135 (U.S. Citizens and permanent residents)

$155 (all other applicants)

Books and Supplies

Approximately $100 per course

Additional Costs

Travel and accommodation for two 3-day on-campus

immersive experiences

Financial aid and external scholarship opportunities are available to admitted

students through the Financial Aid Office and the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

*Tuition and fees are subject to change each year.

For more information about funding your education, visit the UCLA Financial

Aid Office website at .

Application Materials

Nonrefundable application fee, submitted with

application:

$135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents

$925

FAFSA School Code for UCLA: 001315-00

Three years of professional work experience in any industry

UCLA Graduate Division online application

Cost Per Unit

Personal statement

Submit in the online application

Discuss the personal experiences that brought you to apply

for an MHA, focusing on any challenges or barriers that

have influenced your decision.

Professional R¨¦sum¨¦

Submit in the online application

R¨¦sum¨¦ should show a minimum of three years of

professional experience

Three letters of Recommendation

Submit in the online application

Letters may be from professional or academic sources

TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)

Self-reported scores can be submitted in online application

Have testing service send official scores directly to UCLA

(ETS School code: 4837)

MHA Program Mailing Address

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

ATTN. MHA Program

650 Charles E Young Dr. South, 31-299 CHS

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772

About the UCLA Fielding School

of Public Health

Founded in 1961, the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

aims to build health and equity and to drive positive change

for all people. We act on this mission through initiatives in

three core areas: education, discovery and service. In each

of these realms, we affirm our commitment to developing

leaders and evidence-based solutions and to partnering

with communities to promote health and well-being

through innovation, respect and inclusivity.

Fielding School faculty lead efforts to improve people¡¯s

lives in Los Angeles and around the world. From preventing

millions of HIV infections, improving response to COVID-19,

Ebola and boosting HPV vaccine uptake to establishing

healthy lifestyle choices, addressing cancer care and

protecting people from food and occupational hazards,

Fielding School faculty work on the front lines of change.

The school¡¯s research centers lead innovative efforts in

environmental genomics, health policy, global infectious

diseases, climate change, human nutrition, global

and immigrant health, health equity, global social

policy, population and reproductive health, and more.

The school also has more than 20 Memoranda of

Understanding with institutions in countries that include

Cambodia, China, Democratic Republic of the Congo,

Germany, Mexico and the Philippines. The Fielding

School¡¯s presence on UCLA¡¯s unified Westwood campus

¡ª along with the schools of medicine, law, nursing,

business, dentistry, engineering and more ¡ª serves to

encourage and enhance multidisciplinary collaboration.

UCLA is ranked the No. 1 public university in the United

States by U.S. News & World Report and ranked in the top

20 among all universities worldwide in the 2022 Times

Higher Education World University Rankings.

650 Charles E Young Dr. South, 31-299 CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772

uclamha@ucla.edu | mha.ucla.edu

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