Ready to Lead in Healthcare Administration? Look to UAF
Support health equity and become a leader in healthcare organizations by pursuing an online Masters in Healthcare Management and Leadership. With this MHA degree, you'll gain the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex healthcare industry, lead transformational changes in healthcare delivery, and make a lasting impact in hospitals and healthcare systems.
You’ll learn from expert faculty and gain core competencies in healthcare policy, ethics, data systems, finance, and more — all while preparing to lead in diverse healthcare environments from hospitals to nonprofits.
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Shape the Future of Healthcare with UAF’s Online MHML
Who Is This Program For?
Ideal for working professionals, the MHML is ideal for those ready to step into leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Whether you're looking to drive positive change in public health, health policy, administration, financial management, or another area, you'll gain the skills to navigate and improve healthcare systems.
Why UAF?
Our program offers a unique perspective on healthcare management, focusing on both urban and rural healthcare challenges. With guidance from renowned faculty, you’ll prepare you to lead effectively across a wide range of healthcare environments.
Prepare for a rewarding career as:
- Healthcare consultant
- Healthcare data analyst
- Healthcare project manager
- Health educator
- Practice administrator
- Medical billing specialist
- Compliance officer
- Hospital administrator
- Health services manager
- Program director
Healthcare leadership roles are continuously ranked high in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational outlook.
Access support systems that help you thrive.
- A Research Hub At UAF, world-class research facilities meet an unparalleled natural laboratory. In fact, we have more than 50 specialized research institutes, and certain labs are just 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle. More than 80% of our research directly impacts Alaska and the Arctic — meaning your work here not only advances your career, it helps solve real challenges facing northern communities and ecosystems. UAF Research
- Funding Through Multiple Assistantships As Alaska's research university, we support over 350 graduate assistants each year. Whether you're teaching courses, conducting research alongside faculty or engaging with campus services, you'll be set up for success with a UAF graduate assistantship, which often includes tuition waivers, living stipends and student health insurance. With positions typically requiring just 20 hours per week, you’ll get the financial support you need with plenty of time to focus on your studies. Graduate Assistantships
- Writing Center Receive support tailored to your writing needs at any stage at UAF's Writing Center. Our tutors assist with every part of the writing process, including organizing ideas, developing research strategies and mastering citation styles like MLA, APA and Chicago. With a focus on your success, the Writing Center is your resource for enhancing your skills and achieving your academic goals. The Writing Center
Up here, we believe in accessible education for every student.
At UAF, you’ll find an education that values both your intellect and your finances. Alaska's most affordable Ph.D.-granting university, our in-state tuition is significantly below the national average, and many students pay much less than full price thanks to a variety of financial aid options. The Financial Aid Office offers personalized counseling to help you navigate scholarships, grants and loans. Plus, with strong employment outcomes for graduates, you’re investing in a degree that delivers a solid return on investment.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a land, sea and space grant institution located on traditional lands. We acknowledge the Alaska Native nations on whose ancestral lands our campuses reside. In Fairbanks, our Troth Yeddha’ campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River.
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Shape the Future of Healthcare with UAF’s Online MHML
Who Is This Program For?
Ideal for working professionals, the MHML is ideal for those ready to step into leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Whether you're looking to drive positive change in public health, health policy, administration, financial management, or another area, you'll gain the skills to navigate and improve healthcare systems.
Why UAF?
Our program offers a unique perspective on healthcare management, focusing on both urban and rural healthcare challenges. With guidance from renowned faculty, you’ll prepare you to lead effectively across a wide range of healthcare environments.
Access support systems that help you thrive.
- A Research Hub At UAF, world-class research facilities meet an unparalleled natural laboratory. In fact, we have more than 50 specialized research institutes, and certain labs are just 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle. More than 80% of our research directly impacts Alaska and the Arctic — meaning your work here not only advances your career, it helps solve real challenges facing northern communities and ecosystems. UAF Research
- Funding Through Multiple Assistantships As Alaska's research university, we support over 350 graduate assistants each year. Whether you're teaching courses, conducting research alongside faculty or engaging with campus services, you'll be set up for success with a UAF graduate assistantship, which often includes tuition waivers, living stipends and student health insurance. With positions typically requiring just 20 hours per week, you’ll get the financial support you need with plenty of time to focus on your studies. Graduate Assistantships
- Writing Center Receive support tailored to your writing needs at any stage at UAF's Writing Center. Our tutors assist with every part of the writing process, including organizing ideas, developing research strategies and mastering citation styles like MLA, APA and Chicago. With a focus on your success, the Writing Center is your resource for enhancing your skills and achieving your academic goals. The Writing Center
Up here, we believe in accessible education for every student.
At UAF, you’ll find an education that values both your intellect and your finances. Alaska's most affordable Ph.D.-granting university, our in-state tuition is significantly below the national average, and many students pay much less than full price thanks to a variety of financial aid options. The Financial Aid Office offers personalized counseling to help you navigate scholarships, grants and loans. Plus, with strong employment outcomes for graduates, you’re investing in a degree that delivers a solid return on investment.
Apply today!
Take the first step toward your goals and set yourself up for a future filled with discovery, resilience and impact. When you apply, you’ll benefit from:
- Hands-on support from the Graduate Admissions team
- A straightforward application process
- Review of your application by experts in your field
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The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a land, sea and space grant institution located on traditional lands. We acknowledge the Alaska Native nations on whose ancestral lands our campuses reside. In Fairbanks, our Troth Yeddha’ campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River.
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