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    Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

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    Chapel Hill, USMHAIn-person2 years
    $38,530.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    56%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    46
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MHA program based in Chapel Hill, US. Tuition is $38,530.

    About the program

    Professional degree preparing students for management careers in health systems, hospitals, consulting firms, managed care organizations, insurance firms, non-governmental organizations, medical group practices, and government agencies. Covers health policy, finance, operations, leadership, and health equity.

    Focus: coursework
    #3 US News health care management

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min International applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS standardized test scores. Code 5816 routes to UNC. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be no more than two years old. (Graduate School recommends TOEFL >90)
    IELTS
    required
    Min International applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS standardized test scores. Code 5816 routes to UNC. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be no more than two years old.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,000.00
    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 (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $38,530 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill online or in-person?
    Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take to complete?
    Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (4.0 grading scale)
    How competitive is Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports an acceptance rate of approximately 56%.