Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA)
Overview
If you are an experienced healthcare manager or healthcare administrator looking to advance into an executive role, the Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was created for you.
Designed to be completed in 18-months, the EMHA is an online program that will give you the tools to elevate your career and lead at the highest level.
Four Reasons to get your EMHA degree at UNLV
- Opportunity for Growth: According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for medical and health service managers is projected to grow by 23 percent between 2024 and 2034, resulting in approximately 62,100 new job openings. This statistic does not include positions beyond managerial roles, so it is likely even higher.
- Higher Earning Potential: Healthcare administrators typically earn competitive salaries, and holding a master's degree such as an EMHA can lead to higher earning potential compared to those with only a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field. The median salary for senior-level executives is over $400,000.
- CEPH Accredited: The UNLV School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) which signifies a commitment to high-quality education in public health, ensuring a curriculum that prepares students with essential knowledge and skills.
- Career Acceleration: Developed for mid-career clinical and management professionals, the EMHA will build upon the skills you already possess preparing you for the next step in your career. The EMHA does not require an internship which means you will graduate sooner.
Advance Your Career in the Healthcare Industry
If you’re ready to develop the innovative and entrepreneurial mindset needed to lead in today’s competitive healthcare landscape, EMHA is designed for you.
The program equips you to apply economics, management, and strategic planning directly within healthcare organizations, while also leveraging finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, information technology, and leadership skills for effective administration.You’ll gain a deep understanding of the economic, legal, and political forces shaping the U.S. health system and how they impact executive decision-making. Graduates strengthen adaptive leadership, communication, and management skills while building on the professional ethics developed through mid-level leadership experience.
“UNLV’s EMHA program has been transformative for my career, providing me with invaluable knowledge and skills in healthcare management that have propelled my professional growth. Through its comprehensive curriculum and supportive faculty, I gained the confidence and expertise needed to navigate complex healthcare challenges and advance in my career.”Wil Lacro, Class of 2021
Chief of Strategic Development, Bay Area Community Health
Grow Your Career Potential
This degree provides students with the relevant business skills for effective decision-making and leadership skills that are essential in the healthcare industry. Graduates can apply these skills in hospitals, insurance and managed care companies, pharmaceuticals, public health organizations, biotech firms, and various healthcare settings.
This degree is ideal if you are looking to advance your career in the healthcare industry. With your EMHA degree, you'll have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a variety of roles, including:
- Healthcare executive
- Hospital administrator
- Healthcare consultant
- Director of operations
- Director of business development
- Healthcare entrepreneur
Admission Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.
- A criterion for admission is at least a B (3.0) grade point average, or equivalent in work completed after the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, and in all post-baccalaureate coursework.
- An applicant who does not meet this academic criterion may request special consideration.
- Submit the following documents as part of your online application for admission:
- A one to two page personal essay describing you want to pursue a career in healthcare management.
- A resume.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Application Deadlines
Fall Term:
April 1 – International, domestic or permanent resident applicants