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Online Master of Health Administration Program

Lead in the Advancement of Healthcare

Sacred Heart University’s Master of Health Administration program is designed to help students become leaders in a complex and evolving industry by building on their experiences and preparing them to make significant improvements in healthcare delivery.

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8-Week Terms

  • Transfer in up to 6 credits from an accredited institution
  • Interdisciplinary curriculum designed for those with backgrounds in both clinical and non-clinical healthcare

What Makes Us Unique?

Our online Master of Health Administration program’s curriculum prepares students for leadership roles in the dynamic field of healthcare. You will graduate with a master’s degree designed to elevate your career in both clinical and non-clinical environments.

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  • Duration 2 years
  • Cost per Credit $725
  • Credit Hours 37

Program Benefits

  • Convenient, flexible format
  • Taught by expert faculty with valuable experience in the field
  • Interdisciplinary, practical curriculum

Accreditation

This MHA program is currently engaged in the process of applying for candidacy with the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). CAHME is a programmatic accrediting agency that conducts accreditation activities for professional programs in healthcare management at the master’s level from degree-granting institutions. CAHME is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Improve Healthcare Delivery

Our online MHA program is designed to give students the skills necessary to maximize organizational efficiencies in the healthcare industry. With a clinical and non-clinical focus, graduates are able to pursue careers in the settings that best suit their goals.

Careers and Salaries

Gain Vital Skills From an Interdisciplinary Curriculum

37 Credits

8-Week Term

The courses in the online Master of Health Administration program are taught by experienced faculty and designed to help students lead in the advancement of healthcare. Courses are designed to build competencies and practical skills in economics, leadership, policy, strategic planning, ethics and more.

Course include:

  • Health Policy, Law and Ethics
  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Management of Healthcare Organization
  • Strategic Management and Marketing in Healthcare Organizations
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Lead in the Future of Healthcare

In Sacred Heart University’s Master of Health Administration program, students learn the necessary skills to lead and transform the dynamic field of healthcare.

Students in this program will learn the essentials of managing the complex and ever-evolving healthcare industry. They will study interdisciplinary coursework focused on improving healthcare policy and its intersection with economics, finance, law, ethics, quality, leadership and strategic planning.

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s MHA program will be prepared to pursue roles in a variety of healthcare settings, both clinical and non-clinical.

In this program, students will also:

  • Benefit from interdisciplinary coursework that focuses on improving healthcare delivery, health systems and policy along with their intersection with economics, law, ethics and leadership
  • Learn to be an effective, visionary leader able to respond to and serve within your greater community
  • Acquire broad and relevant exposure to topics essential to managing the complex and ever-evolving healthcare industry
  • Gain practical real-world experiences collaborating with faculty who are professional, clinical and administrative leaders in their field
  • Be prepared to communicate respectfully and with empathy, and to create and lead organizations bound by ethics and values
  • Analyze case studies utilizing real-life cases, relevant projects, lively discussion and interactive learning forums

Online Study at Sacred Heart University

By enrolling in Sacred Heart University’s online program, students gain access to a team of supportive faculty and expert student services. Online study includes:

  • A flexible, asynchronous format
  • An experienced and caring faculty
  • 24/7 IT Support
  • Full-time and part-time flexibility
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question we don’t cover here, request more information or call 877-791-7181.

The Sacred Heart University MHA program is in the process of seeking CAHME accreditation.

You’ll need a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college. Explore admission requirements.

You’ll complete 37 credits to earn your MHA degree. Students without healthcare experience will need to complete an additional 3 credit hour prerequisite course, MHA 420 The Language & Culture of Healthcare.

You can earn the online MHA degree in as few as two years. Total duration depends on the number of transfer credits accepted.

Currently, the MHA program does not offer scholarships.

Please consider the following options regarding finances:

  • Complete the FAFSA® to determine financial aid eligibility. Our FAFSA® code is 001403.
  • Apply for a Sallie Mae loan.
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