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    Master in Health Care Management (MHCM)

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    Boston, USMHCMHybrid2 years
    $102,600.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    99
    Credits
    $140.00
    App fee

    Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University is a 99-credit, 2-year, hybrid MHCM program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $102,600.

    About the program

    The program provides managerial skills for physicians and dentists in leadership roles, covering organizational behavior, marketing, finance, strategy, operations, quality improvement, and innovation in health care. It combines lectures, case discussions, and practical projects applied to workplace experiences.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #2 in Public Health (Harvard Chan); #1 in Health Policy and Management
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min There is no minimum score required for admission. Optional.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT: Minimum accepted score: 5.5 sub-score or higher on each section (for tests after Jan 21 2026). Earlier tests had different requirements. Required if English not first language and no degree from English-medium institution.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic Test accepted. Specific minimum not stated on Chan pages; school-wide policy applies if applicable.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $40,644.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University is $102,600 across 99 required credits.
    Is Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University online or in-person?
    Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University take to complete?
    Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University is structured around 2 years and 99 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master in Health Care Management (MHCM) at Harvard University: 12 months OPT (US)