UNT Health Fort Worth MHA program builds momentum as a regional leader

UNT Health Fort Worth’s Master of Health Administration program is gaining momentum as one of the region’s leading programs for preparing future health care executives.

 

The program is available on campus and online. It supports several strategic initiatives to strengthen student outcomes, alum engagement, and employer partnerships while expanding its focus on workforce-ready education, health care industry engagement and leadership development. Among those initiatives was the launch of the program’s inaugural Alumni Advisory Board, created to support continued program growth while fostering stronger connections among graduates, students and health care industry leaders. The program also established an independent LinkedIn presence to build a professional community dedicated to advancing health administration and leadership.

 

Under the leadership of Dr. Allen Solenberg, MHA program director, the health administration team also released its annual report, highlighting key program achievements, student accomplishments and strategic priorities for continued growth. A team of MHA students also earned top honors in the national ACHENTX Case Competition, reinforcing the program’s emphasis on experiential learning, critical thinking and executive leadership preparation. The program continues to report strong graduation and employment placement outcomes, reflecting student success and ongoing demand for UNT Health graduates across the health care industry.

 

“I am incredibly proud of our program, our students and our alumni,” Solenberg said. “Their dedication, leadership and commitment to improving health care reflect the strength of the MHA community we are continuing to build. As we enter the new academic year, I am excited to keep fostering growth, engagement and meaningful opportunities for our students and graduates.”

 

Barton Gill, chair of the Department of Health Administration and Health Policy, said the program’s momentum reflects the collective efforts of faculty, students, alumni and health care partners across the region.

 

“Our progress reflects the strength of our students, faculty, alumni and health care partners across North Texas who are helping us build a truly distinctive program,” Gill said. “We are intentionally strengthening partnerships with health care delivery organizations throughout the region as we work to become the preeminent training ground for innovative, nimble health care leaders prepared to transform the future of care delivery.”

 

Students also gain professional experience through opportunities such as hospital site visits, case competitions and engagement with health care leaders across the region.

 

“We are well supported by all of the faculty. The MHA program provides great professional experiences to complement what we learn in class,” said Urooj Zakaria, who recently completed her first year in the cohort model.

 

Through partnerships with hospitals, health systems, physician organizations and community health leaders across North Texas, UNT Health students gain direct exposure to real-world operational and leadership challenges that shape the future of health care delivery. As health care organizations face workforce shortages, financial pressures and rapid change, UNT Health’s MHA program continues to prepare adaptable, mission-driven leaders ready to lead health care into the future.