Our fully online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is designed for working professionals ready to advance their careers and make an impact. Our program blends practical skills, real-world experience, and a strong focus on rural health equity, preparing you to lead with confidence and create meaningful change in healthcare.
Health Professions
UNCP Health Professions prepares the next generation of healthcare leaders through evidence-based education, practical training and meaningful community engagement. Our programs combine classroom learning with hands-on experiences and interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping students with the skills to improve health outcomes, influence policy and strengthen care delivery. With a focus on serving rural and underserved populations, we empower graduates to make a lasting impact in North Carolina and beyond.
Department Goals
Enhance Rural Healthcare Leadership
Develop professionals who are equipped to address the unique challenges of rural and underserved healthcare settings through leadership, policy advocacy, and innovative solutions.
Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Foster partnerships across healthcare disciplines to create a holistic approach to patient care, community health, and healthcare administration.
Advance Community Engagement and Public Health Initiatives
Strengthen ties with local and regional healthcare organizations, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities that directly benefit the surrounding communities.
Integrate Technology and Innovation in Healthcare Education
Utilize modern healthcare technologies, including telemedicine, health informatics, and data analytics, to prepare students for the digital transformation of healthcare delivery.
Support Workforce Development in Healthcare Professions
Address workforce shortages by offering targeted programs that meet the needs of healthcare organizations, with a particular emphasis on preparing professionals for roles in rural and medically underserved areas.
Foster Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Encourage faculty and student research in health policy, health disparities, and healthcare systems improvement to inform best practices and drive impactful change.
Ensure Academic Excellence and Student Success
Maintain high standards of education, accreditation, and student support services to ensure graduates are well-prepared for certification, licensure, and career advancement in healthcare professions.
Develop professionals who are equipped to address the unique challenges of rural and underserved healthcare settings through leadership, policy advocacy, and innovative solutions.
Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Foster partnerships across healthcare disciplines to create a holistic approach to patient care, community health, and healthcare administration.
Advance Community Engagement and Public Health Initiatives
Strengthen ties with local and regional healthcare organizations, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities that directly benefit the surrounding communities.
Integrate Technology and Innovation in Healthcare Education
Utilize modern healthcare technologies, including telemedicine, health informatics, and data analytics, to prepare students for the digital transformation of healthcare delivery.
Support Workforce Development in Healthcare Professions
Address workforce shortages by offering targeted programs that meet the needs of healthcare organizations, with a particular emphasis on preparing professionals for roles in rural and medically underserved areas.
Foster Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Encourage faculty and student research in health policy, health disparities, and healthcare systems improvement to inform best practices and drive impactful change.
Ensure Academic Excellence and Student Success
Maintain high standards of education, accreditation, and student support services to ensure graduates are well-prepared for certification, licensure, and career advancement in healthcare professions.
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