Program Overview
Our faculty consists of experienced adult-learning educators who work with you to keep you on track with your degree goals. Program faculty members are health care leaders who came to university life after decades of practical patient care and administrative hospital experience.
Our interdisciplinary core and adjunct faculty include board-certified health care executives; CFO’s; patient safety, risk management, and hospital quality experts; physicians; and federal sector health care executives with years of experience.
The faculty is committed to helping you become successful in both your graduate education and professional environment. Our goal is to partner with you as mentors and educators as you pursue and achieve your academic and professional goals.
For more information, please reach out to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs at (806) 743-3220 or health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.
- 2 years estimated time to completion
- 35 estimated class size
Curriculum & Coursework
The following courses are offered at least once every year. MSHA students entering the program will be required to complete 36 semester hours to meet degree requirements. They will include 30 hours of core class requirements and 6 hours of elective courses.
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Core Courses Course Designation HPHA 5305 Principles of Management & Leadership in Healthcare HPHA 5306 Healthcare Delivery System HPHA 5307 Human Resources Management in Healthcare HPHA 5309 Healthcare Research Methods & Statistics HPHA 5310 Health Law and Ethics HPHA 5311 Healthcare Finance HPHA 5312 Strategic Planning & Marketing in Healthcare HPHA 5313 Healthcare Economics and Policy HPHA 5314 Healthcare Administration Capstone HPHA 5330 Health Informatics & Data Analytics -
Electives Course Designation HPHA 5302 Medical Sociology HPHA 5318 Organizational Behavior and Theory HPHA 5320 Health Insurance and Reimbursement HPHA 5321 Healthcare Operations & Supply Chain Management HPHA 5322 Quality, Patient Safety & Risk Management HPHA 5323 Healthcare Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship HPHA 5324 Health Systems Engineering HPHA 5325 Long Term Care Administration HPHA 5326 Healthcare Decision Sciences and Business Analysis HPHA 5327 Comparative Health Systems
Program Term Application Deadlines
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Term |
Applications Open |
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First Day of Term |
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SUMMER |
JAN 1 |
APR 20 |
MAY TBA |
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FALL |
MAR 1 |
JUL 20 |
AUG TBA |
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SPRING |
AUG 1 |
DEC 5 |
JAN TBA |
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants for the MSHA program must complete the TTUHSC SHP application. Additional Forms will be added to your checklist after you have submitted the online application. Required supporting documentation (if applicable) can be uploaded from your Student Status page.
Application Fee
A non-refundable $75 application fee is required and may be paid by credit card through the online application system.
If you prefer to pay by check or money order, make it payable to TTUHSC and mail it to:
Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
3601 4th Street, MS 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
Your application will move forward in the admissions review process after your application fee has been received.
Transcripts
Paper Transcripts: Transcripts must be in an official sealed envelope by the institution and sent to our mailing address:
TTUHSC SHP Admissions and Student Affairs
3601 4th Street, Mail Stop 6294
Lubbock, TX 79430
Email PDF Transcripts: Submit official electronic transcripts from every college or university attended directly from the institution or an approved third-party transcript service to shp.application@ttuhsc.edu.
Please note:
Do not send transcripts to Texas Tech University, as TTUHSC is a separate institution and doing so will delay application processing.
Official TTUHSC transcripts are not required; official Texas Tech University transcripts are required.
Transcripts from international institutions must include an official course-by-course evaluation from a recognized Foreign Transcript Evaluation Service.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required application materials, including updated transcripts, are received by the application deadline.
Admissions Requirements
The MSHA program begins three times a year, in the Summer, Fall and Spring. The online application and all supporting documentation must be received by the deadline.
Official GRE Scores
The MSHA program does not require GRE or GMAT scores for admission.
Bachelor's Degree
A Bachelor's Degree is required for admission.
Admission to MSHA Program:
To be considered for admission, applicants must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.7. The overall GPA includes all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed from all institutions attended.
The following are considered in the admissions process:
- All official college transcripts
- Acceptable grade point average
Resume
A current resume is required to be submitted through the online application system.
International Applicants
If you are not a citizen/permanent resident of the United States, please refer to our International Applicants webpage for the additional requirements needed for your application.
Application Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis for acceptance into the professional program. It is in the applicant's best interest to complete their application, including submission of required documentation, as early as possible. The following are considered in the admissions process: GPA, and working in healthcare (or related) experience. Fulfillment of the basic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Application Submission Checklist
- TTUHSC SHP Online Application
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts
- Resume
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Please contact our office by phone at 806-743-3220 or email at health.professions@ttuhsc.edu.
Cost & Aid
Access information about tuition and fees, along with scholarships and financial aid resources, to help you plan and finance your education at TTUHSC.
Tuition & Fees
The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition information should be used only as a guideline for estimating charges.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.
Certifications
The Graduate Certificate Programs provided by the Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership at TTUHSC are designed for working professionals who would like to expand their knowledge and further their education. They are flexible, 100% online, 12-credit hour programs, provided in an accelerated 8-week format. The Long-Term Care Administration is a 15-credit hour certificate program.
Six credit hours will transfer into the MSHA with regards to the 12-credit hour certificate programs should you choose to continue on towards the MSHA degree. Nine credit hours will transfer into the MSHA program from the Long-Term Care Administration (15-credit hour) certificate. Cumulatively, this will complete a total of 42-credit hours between the MSHA coursework and the selected 12-credit hour or 15-credit hour certificate of choice. Please direct all questions regarding financial aid options to the Office of Financial Aid. For more information on the certificate programs offered, please see the links below.
A maximum of two courses may be transferred from the MSHA program to the Certificate Program or from the Certificate Program to the MSHA Program.
Additional Resources
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Health care administration is an exciting and rewarding career. With the increasing demand for health care services, the need for executives to manage these complex services is also increasing, making health care administration a highly in-demand position.
Health care managers work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, health systems, clinics, physician practices, provider networks, specialty care organizations, government services and numerous other health care settings.
To be well-qualified, these professionals must be proficient in multiple aspects of health care management, including operations and strategic management, financial management, human resources management, decision making and analytics, coordination of care, legal and regulatory aspects of care, and the general oversight and leadership of multidisciplinary professionals.
While a bachelor’s degree is a stepping stone to the profession, a master’s degree is preferred by many employers and may be necessary for career advancement.
- Health care administration is a fulfilling career with excellent job prospects. The best career advancement prospects will be those with a master’s degree in health administration.
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for medical and health services managers, health care executives, and health care administrators are growing much faster than average compared to all occupations, with an expected growth rate of 23% through 2034 and median salary of $117,960.
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School of Health Professions - Office of Admissions and Student Affairs
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Address
3601 4th Street Lubbock
Lubbock, TX 79430
United States
- Phone (806) 743-3220
- Email health.professions@ttuhsc.edu
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