University of Houston-Clear Lake and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The participation of the partner universities allows the Executive Masters in Health Care Administration program to select experts in their respective fields of study who bring a depth of knowledge and an emphasis on practical application, both of which are essential to creating a relevant masters program.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Education in Health Services Administration (ACEHSA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International), the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The University of Houston-Clear Lake is also a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), and the Institute for Health Care Diversity.

The University has numerous student chapters of health professional associations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), an international professional society of nearly 30,000 health care executives who lead hospitals, health care systems, and other health care organizations, and Upsilon Phi Delta (an International Honor Society for Health Care Administration) which recognizes students for professional competence and dedication to the profession of health care management.

The Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina is not only one of the largest in the country, it is one of the most consistently recognized for excellence. The School's mission is to improve public health, promote individual well-being, and eliminate health disparities across North Carolina and around the world. This commitment to service, scholarship and bridging the gap between academic research and practical public health solutions is at the heart of their ranking as the premier public school of public health in the nation.

The Gillings School of Global Public Health ranked as the top public school of public health in the nation by U.S. News and World Report 2008 and tied with Harvard University for second place among all public health schools. Several of the School's departments and programs have been recognized as among the best in the country. Faculty and staff also receive frequent recognition for their excellence in education, research and leadership in public health.