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    Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA)

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    Chicago, USMHAOnline16 months
    $39,200.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    40
    Credits

    Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago is a 40-credit, 16-month, online MHA program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $39,200.

    About the program

    Blends business principles with healthcare management, focusing on healthcare finance, population health management, strategic marketing and planning, and operational leadership. Includes core business disciplines and specialized healthcare courses, culminating in a capstone project.

    Focus: coursework
    28 (US News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE / GMAT is not required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 (Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 21)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 (6.0 in each subscore)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $13,690.00
    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 of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago is $39,200 across 40 required credits.
    Is Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago online or in-person?
    Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago take to complete?
    Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago is structured around 16 months and 40 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago?
    Per the program's published guidance: A GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of their undergraduate study
    What work-permit options follow Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Healthcare Administration (Online MHA) at University of Illinois Chicago: 12 months OPT (US)