New Specialization
All the benefits of our general MHA program, with four specific MLS specific courses to prepare students for management and leadership in medical laboratory settings.
The four MLS specific courses will replace the generalist courses throughout the curriculum.
- Statistics for Laboratory Managers
- Laboratory Management Project
- Laboratory Quality Management and Process Improvement
- Advanced Topics in Laboratory Management
Our first cohort will begin in Fall 2025
Applications are accepted through SOPHAS with an extended deadline of June 15.
Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) overall or 3.0 (4.0 scale) in the last 60 hours
- Personal statement or letter of interest (1-2 pages) detailing reasons for seeking this degree, previous work experience, career goals and objectives
- Two recommendations from people who can attest to the applicant’s ability to do graduate level work (i.e., academic and/or professional references)
- At least 3 years of work experience in a laboratory setting
- A current résumé
- An online interview with the MHA Program Faculty
MHA in Medical Laboratory Management
Selectives
Nine credit hours required.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HPMT 52193 | Statistics for Laboratory Managers | 3 |
| HPMT 52363 | Advanced Topics in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| HPMT 53453 | Laboratory Quality Management and Performance Improvement | 3 |
Experiential Learning
Three credit hours required.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HPMT 52873 | MHA Laboratory Management Project | 3 |
Recommended Course Schedules
Full-time Students Starting Fall Semester
Fall Year 1
Fall A
- HPMT 51033: The Health Care System (3)
- HPMT TBD: Statistics for Laboratory Managers (3)
Fall B
- HPMT 51343: Introduction to Health Systems Financial Management (3)
- HPMT 51143: Management of Healthcare Organizations (3)
Spring Year 1
Spring A
- PBHL 50033: Introduction to Public Health (3)
- HPMT 53333: Applications in Health Systems Financial Management (3)
Spring B
- HPMT 51163: Communications and Negotiations for Health Leaders (3)
- EPID 53303: Managerial Epidemiology (3)
Summer Year 1
- HPMT TBD: Laboratory Management Project (3)
Fall Year 2
Fall A
- HPMT TBD: Laboratory Quality Management and Performance Improvement (3)
- HPMT 52233: Seminar in Human Resource Management (3)
Fall B
- HPMT 52143: Health Information Systems for Administrators (3)
- HPMT 55883: Strategic Healthcare Management (3)
Spring Year 2
Spring A
- HPMT 52033: Health Law and Policy (3)
- HPMT TBD: Advanced Topics in Laboratory Management (3)
Spring B
- HPMT 52343: Health Economics and Insurance (3)
- HPMT 53403: Management Capstone (3)
Part-time Students Starting Fall Semester (50% course workload)
Fall Year 1
Fall A
- HPMT 51033: The Health Care System (3)
Fall B
- HPMT 51143: Management of Healthcare Organizations (3)
Spring Year 1
Spring A
- PBHL 50033: Introduction to Public Health (3)
Spring B
- HPMT 51163: Communications and Negotiations for Health Leaders (3)
Fall Year 2
Fall A
- HPMT TBD: Statistics for Laboratory Managers (3)
Fall B
- HPMT 51343: Introduction to Health Systems Financial Management (3)
Spring Year 2
Spring A
- HPMT 53333: Applications in Health Systems Financial Management (3)
Spring B
- EPID 53303: Managerial Epidemiology (3)
Summer Year 2
- HPMT TBD: Laboratory Management Project (3)
Fall Year 3
Fall A
- HPMT TBD: Laboratory Quality Management and Performance Improvement (3)
Fall B
- HPMT 52143: Health Information Systems for Administrators (3)
Spring Year 3
Spring A
- HPMT 52343: Health Economics and Insurance (3)
Spring B
- HPMT 52033: Health Law and Policy (3)
Fall Year 4
Fall A
- HPMT 52233: Seminar in Human Resource Management (3)
Fall B
- HPMT 55883: Strategic Healthcare Management (3)
Spring Year 4
Spring A
- HPMT TBD: Advanced Topics in Laboratory Management (3)
Spring B
- HPMT 53403: Management Capstone (3)
Contact Information
Phone: 501-526-6631
Email: mhaprogram@uams.edu
Department of Health Policy and Management
UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
4301 West Markham Mail Slot 820 Little Rock, AR 72205