Master of Healthcare
Administration

Graduates of the Master of Healthcare Administration program will be able to:

• Identify health-related concerns of diverse populations and develop methodologies to convert these concerns into public policy.
• Create policy and processes and execute decisions in compliance with the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations inherent in managing healthcare systems and organizations.
• Apply the methodologies used in healthcare finance and reimbursement processes to evaluate and execute decisions regarding optimal organizational and system direction.
• Explain and compare the organizational elements and structure, delivery modalities, and barriers to system and process improvement, including information technology processes, for US and global healthcare systems.

Applicants must complete the following steps to apply.

General Admission Requirements:

• Submission of a completed application for admission.
• Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
  • Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
• Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).

Master of Healthcare Administration Requirements:

In addition to the general requirements listed above, applicants to our master’s degree programs must provide the following:

• Proof of attainment of a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.
  • International applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee following an evaluation of each student’s preparation.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. Note that this requirement may be waived for those students with master’s-level transfer credits.
• One essay addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program, submitted as a Microsoft Word document.

Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:

• Master’s Degree Tuition: $450 per credit hour

Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.