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The Top Academic Online MHA and MPH Programs in the U.S. for Working Health Professionals
No other online executive healthcare management program can match
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s
academic reputation, quality curriculum and competitive
tuition rates. As a result, our MHA and MPH programs are unsurpassed
in educational value.
Starting Dates
We run two student cohorts (or groups) each year. One group starts in August
and the other in December. Pick the one that works best for
you.
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the August start date (FALL session) is JUNE
1st. The application deadline for the December start date (SPRING
session) is NOVEMBER 1st.
Tuition Costs
MHA
Out-of-state tuition is about $32K for the entire three-year program (or about $10K per year). In-state tuition is about half
that amount.
MPH
Out-of-state tuition is $28K for the entire
two-and-a-half-year program. In-state tuition is about half that amount.
Compare those rates with some of our peers:
Student Loans
Because these programs are considered part-time and because most students
are working, traditional student loans may not be available. However, check
with your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Competitiveness
Our MHA and MPH programs are fairly competitive, but not elitist. We generally
accept 40 students per cohort out of about 160 people who initiate the
application process with us each year.
Average Age
The average age of our executive students is about 35. Our oldest students are
in their mid-to-late 50s and our youngest students are in their mid-20s.
Length of Program
Because this is a part-time program, it will take you three years
to finish your MHA and a little more than two years to finish
your MPH. You should expect to spend 15 hours a week on your coursework
(including through the summer).
Executive Leadership Format
All of our MHA and MPH classes are taught online and recorded. However, we
require three campus visits at the beginning, middle and end
of each school year – totaling 24 days of on-campus time. We
need to tell you upfront that this on-campus time is not an option, but a
requirement. We fully understand what you'll be giving up. But we think it's a
crucial component of your executive education.
Travel Convenience
UNC is 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham
International Airport
– providing easy fly-in and fly-out access. We're also just off Interstate 40
for easy driving access. Numerous quality hotels reside near the university and
public transportation is readily available.
MHA and MPH Differences
The MPH requires 48 credit hours and is for
those who aspire to executive public health positions. The MHA
requires 60 credit hours and includes more coursework in
accounting, finance, marketing, operations decision analysis and continuous
quality improvement. The MHA degree is for those who aspire to executive
positions in hospitals or related health services.
Our Vision
Our goal is to train and develop the next generation of top healthcare and
public health executive leaders – people who will be managing and leading
during the significant and challenging healthcare years that lie ahead. (Click here to
read about these challenges from our Program Director, Dr. Jim Porto.)
Different and Better
Here's how our program differs from other comparable institutions:
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Top Rankings - Only UNC is ranked as one of the top three programs by both the U.S.
News & World Report and Modern Healthcare.
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Top Faculty – Only UNC has had three faculty members win the prestigious John D.
Thompson Prize for Young Investigators by the Association of University
Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) in the past decade.
- Financial Management – If you want to enhance your knowledge and skills in this critically
important area, then UNC is the place to be. Our faculty are experts in
the field and their textbooks are used in classes throughout the United States.
- Effective Executive
Workshops – Only UNC offers 1- and 2-day workshops in a variety
of managerial subjects. Here are just a few of the topics that have been
covered: Political Savvy, Time Management, Applied Creativity, Crisis
Communications, Effective Presentations, Advanced Excel, and Memory
Mastery.
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Limited Campus Time – UNC limits campus time to three times a year for a total of 24 days.
Other similar executive programs require far greater extensive on-campus
time.
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Disaster Management – UNC has led the country in the development of programs and classes
specifically built around the study of disaster management, including one
of the top certificate programs.
How to Apply
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Get in our System.
Use the “Apply Online” link (upper left) to start the application process.
You will need to fill out the application form and submit your statement
of purpose. (There's no need to pay an application fee yet.)
- Get the GRE out of
the way. We are looking for a Quantitative score in the 50th
percentile, so if you haven’t opened an algebra book in a few years – take
a GRE Prep course or buy some
review books and study. (MD, PhD, JD, or DDS are exempt if degree is from
a U.S.
or Canadian university).
- Submit all of your
materials online -- transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
- Pay the $75
application fee before the deadline. This makes your application
"official."
- A reminder about
deadlines -- they are June 1 for the Fall
session and November 1 for the Spring session. You must
have all of your materials in by those dates in order for your application
to be formally considered.
Still need to talk to somebody? Send us an e-mail or call at (919) 966-7364.
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contact the Executive Programs
Manager. For questions or problems with the online
admissions form, contact the Graduate
School.
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Last updated June 26, 2008 |
