Safeguard the Healthcare System
The demand for public administrators is on the rise, particularly in healthcare. Jobs in medical and health service management are expected to grow by 28% by 2032—much faster than the average occupation. Healthcare professionals, who advocate for patient health and well-being, desperately need advocates of their own who can represent their best interests.
Will you be that advocate?
UT Permian Basin’s online Master of Public Administration program with a Healthcare focus covers all the soft and hard skills you’d expect from an MPA program: analytical, communication, and leadership skills, for example. When you choose to enroll in courses within our optional Healthcare focus area, you’ll also gain a profound understanding of critical areas of healthcare management, marketing, policy, and more.
Graduate with a prestigious credential and a diverse set of skills that healthcare employers are looking for. Career options for graduates include:
- Health system administrator
- Hospital administrator
- Program specialist
Focus Area Courses
- MPAL 6381 – Issues in Health and Human Services Policy Management
- MNGT 4331 – Healthcare Management
- MRKT 4335 – Healthcare Marketing
As a public administrator, you’ll work closely with doctors, nurses, and other essential healthcare workers to safeguard this critical yet fragile system. Never has there been a better time to pursue a career in this essential, expanding field. Apply now to our online MPA program with a Healthcare focus to get started.
Why Choose UT Permian Basin for Your Online MPA With a Healthcare Focus?
We believe that a graduate degree aimed at enhancing your career should not disrupt your professional life. So, we’ve designed our online MPA program to be as accessible and flexible as possible, allowing you to study at your convenience, wherever and whenever you choose. Also, our team of expert faculty members will be there to support you every step of your academic journey.
UT Permian Basin is also regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), ensuring that you receive a high-quality education that is recognized and respected by employers nationwide.