Master of Science in Healthcare Administration

Prepare to lead in today’s complex healthcare environment with a strong foundation in real-world operations and strategy. Graduates develop the practical skills in management and policy needed to guide teams, improve systems, and drive meaningful change across organizations.

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How to Apply

Apply to UTA through the ApplyUTA graduate application. The Master of Science in Health Care Administration program follows UTA’s standard admissions criteria.

Scholarships

Graduate students can submit the FAFSA/TAFSA (UTA code: 003656) for financial aid. Visit the Graduate Financial Aid page for details.

Transfer Students

UTA welcomes transfer students to start in fall, spring, or summer terms through guaranteed admissions or a holistic admissions review process.

International Students

The Department of Graduate Nursing welcomes international graduate students! Join our diverse research community and apply today.

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Fort Worth

45 Credit Hours

College of Business

A University of Distinction

UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

Program Overview

Learn what to expect and what the program offers.

UTA’s Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is designed for working professionals seeking leadership roles in healthcare. Offered in Fort Worth with a convenient evening schedule, students progress through a structured sequence of 5- and 8-week courses alongside a consistent peer group.

The curriculum integrates healthcare operations, policy, and management, guided by faculty with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administration. This applied approach prepares students to evaluate challenges, lead teams, and improve organizational performance across healthcare settings.

Graduates pursue roles such as health information director, medical records manager, and healthcare administrator, with opportunities for advancement into executive leadership positions.

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Career Resources

The Career Development Center empowers students and alumni for professional success by helping them discover and plan for possible career paths, connecting them with employers and professional opportunities, preparing them to present themselves well to compete for the opportunities they seek, and...

Engaged, Supportive Faculty

Our Healthcare Administration program is led by faculty members who have joined University after years of patient care and administrative hospital experience. The faculty have a wide array of specialties, and most invite graduate students to discuss areas of interest.

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The DFW Metroplex is known for its diverse culture, active job market, vibrant restaurant and cultural scene, and extensive outdoor recreation activities. With 24 Fortune 500 companies including Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, Alcon, McKesson, AT&T, and CBRE headquartered here, UTA students have access to an extensive network of opportunities for internships and jobs.

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UTA students benefit from an immersive undergraduate and graduate research experience where they can actively contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. With state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces, world-renowned faculty, and an ever-growing research portfolio representing $155 million in annual research expenditures, UTA is working to solve some of our greatest global challenges.

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Makerspaces Across Campus

UTA’s Central Library FabLab boasts 8,000 square feet of makerspace featuring 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printers, kilns, sewing machines, and much more for learners from any discipline or experience level. The FabLab is taking the lead in ensuring students gain highly sought transdisciplinary skills.