Dual Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration (MHA-MBA)
Program Details
Minimum Credit Hours
96
Note: 123 total credit hours (27 credits may be double-counted)
Application Cycle
Fall
Note: See application details for more info.
Application Deadline
Priority Deadline: December 12, 2023
Final Deadline: February 13, 2024
Expected Duration
3 Years
Learning Environment
Residential
Dual Degree Options Available
Yes
How To Apply
Visit the Main MHA Page For Application Process
Admissions Information
Who Should Apply
Individuals with leadership and organizational abilities, communication skills, motivation, and analytical skills who will assume leadership in management and C-suite positions in pharma, healthcare systems, and health-related organizations in the U.S. and globally.
Prior Degree Required
Baccalaureate degree
Preferred Experience
MHA: none, however we recommend a working knowledge of financial accounting, statistics and microeconomics. We give preference to applicants with work experience in a health-related setting.
Undergraduate G.P.A.
MHA: Incoming students had a mean undergraduate GPA of 3.5
Letters of Recommendation Required
3 (recommend mix of academic and professional)
Interviews
MBA: Interview required. MHA: Department will contact selected applicants for in-person interviews. For students living outside North America: Skype or telephone interview required.
Visit Opportunities
Learn about opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and current students virtually and in person.
During and After The Program
For more information on our curriculum and graduate school/career outcomes, please visit the catalog.
For more dual degree information visit the Dual Degree Information page.
Questions?
Gillings Admissions
sph-admissions@unc.edu
Yolonda Childs
Academic Coordinator
childsyo@unc.edu
Karen Volmar
Director of Masters Programs
karen.volmar@unc.edu
