The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Health Administration, MHA, and Business Administration, MBA, Dual Degree
Charlotte, USA
Master degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Oct 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
* priority deadline | December 1st, 2026: final deadline
Key Summary
About: The dual Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business and College of Health and Human Services is a 66-credit-hour program. It combines healthcare administration and business leadership, building skills in strategy, operations, finance, and organizational leadership. Shared credits streamline earning both degrees, and you’ll tap the university’s professional networks and research resources across Main and Center City campuses.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter leadership roles across healthcare and business: hospital administrator, healthcare executive, clinic manager, operations manager, healthcare consultant, healthcare finance manager, policy analyst, director of operations roles.
Program Overview
This 66-credit hour dual degree program through the Belk College of Business and the College of Health and Human Services equips students with comprehensive skills in both business administration and health administration. Graduates benefit from a robust curriculum that enhances leadership, strategic thinking and healthcare management expertise. This program offers the unique advantage of shared credits, providing a streamlined path to earning both an MHA and MBA. Students will also gain access to extensive professional networks and career opportunities in both fields.
Health Administration, MHA, and Business Administration, MBA at a Glance
The MHA and MBA dual degree program at the Belk College of Business and College of Health and Human Services provides a comprehensive education for leadership roles in both business and healthcare. Benefit from shared credits and enhanced career opportunities in both fields.
Master of Health Administration at a Glance
- Delivery: In-person, on campus at Main Campus + the Dubois Center
- Credit Hours: 66 Credit Hours
- Duration: Full time avg. 3-3.5 years; Part time up to 5 years
- Nationally Ranked: Both MHA + MBA ranked 2025 “Best Colleges” by USNWR