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Visit PageOur Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead a healthcare organization in the 21st century.
A flexible, cutting-edge 36 credit master’s degree in healthcare administration, our MHA is the only such program in Connecticut – and one of just four in New England – that is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
By providing a deep understanding of the past, present, and future of healthcare, our MHA program will equip you with the skills necessary to identify challenges and changes in the healthcare system and to effectively address and respond to these issues.
The program prepares students to develop competency in 11 key areas of healthcare management. With these competencies you will develop a strong foundation to contribute to the healthcare workforce and to become a leader in today’s rapidly changing healthcare climate.
The mission of the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is to provide competency-based, graduate-level education in healthcare management that prepares you for early- to mid-level management positions in the global healthcare workforce.
The program endeavors to be nationally ranked among healthcare administration programs, be the program of choice for the Southern New England healthcare community, and be recognized by our peers, our alumni, and prospective employers.
The core values of the MHA Program are:
Competency-Based Education: We ensure that all MHA graduates have basic competencies in healthcare management.
Evidence-Based Curriculum and Pedagogy: Our faculty provide current healthcare industry knowledge based on the latest research and policies.
Global Awareness: We expose you to knowledge and experiences about health systems outside the U.S. and prepare you to work globally in healthcare.
Diversity: Our classrooms include early and mid-career health professionals, international medical graduates, and more. Nearly one-third of all MHA students are minorities.
Leadership Development: We prepare you not just to work in healthcare but to be a leader within their organization or field.
Graduates of the MHA program have a proven track record of creating successful careers in healthcare. Some decide to immediately enter the workforce while others pursue administrative fellowship programs or doctoral programs in public health, business, or healthcare management.
One of the hallmarks of attending a CAHME-accredited Program is that you can be assured that you will develop your knowledge and skills in the field of healthcare management. In our program, every course is aligned with one major competency for healthcare leaders. That competency is assessed through a wide range of experiences, projects and real-world simulations that test and hone your skills.
Our competency model makes it clear and simple how your 11 required courses correspond to the key knowledge and skills you will gain in this program. After completing this program, you will be prepared to tell potential employers about the specific areas in which you have trained.
Competency | Required Course |
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Healthcare Systems and Organizations | HCAD 6600—Intro to US Healthcare System |
Organizational Climate & Culture | HCAD 6601—Mgmt of Healthcare Orgs |
Information Technology | HCAD 6602—Mgmt Info Sys in Healthcare |
Financial Management | HCAD 6603—Fin Mgmt of Healthcare Orgs |
Health Law and Policy | HCAD 6604—Law and Public Health |
Personal & Professional Accountability | HCAD 6605—Healthcare Ethics |
Data Analysis | HCAD 6606—Statistics for Healthcare Mgrs |
Communication & Relationship Management | HCAD 6607—Communication in Healthcare |
Leadership Skills & Behavior | HCAD 6609—Healthcare Leadership |
Strategy and Innovation | HCAD 6610—Strategy and Innovation in Healthcare |
Critical Thinking & Decision-Making | HCAD 6611—Healthcare Admin Capstone or HCAD 6693—Healthcare Admin Intern |
The MHA Program reviews applications holistically taking into account a wide range of factors including previous GPA, work experience, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation. Most students who matriculate to the MHA Program have undergraduate GPAs of 3.3 or higher and average 2+ years of work experience.
No GRE or GMAT score is required to apply to the MHA Program.
Typically students who apply and are admitted to the MHA program have an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher.
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Our Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is the only CAHME-accredited program located between New York City and Boston. CAHME accreditation means that students in this program can be assured that they are receiving quality, competency-based education focused on outcomes. Students in our program are able to compete for national scholarships, in case competitions, and for post-graduate administrative fellowship opportunities that are open only to students in CAHME-accredited programs. When you attend the University of New Haven for your master's in healthcare administration, you are receiving the gold standard in healthcare management education.
The MHA program at the University of New Haven is an Associate Graduate Member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
The MHA program at the University of New Haven is an Associate Graduate Member of the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
Learn MoreUpsilon Phi Delta is the national academic honor society for students in healthcare administration in the United States. The organization was formed in 1965 to further the profession of health administration and the professional competence and dedication of its members.
All faculty have a Ph.D. or a terminal degree in their field. Our faculty have combined more than 125+ years of experience in the field. They have studied at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt, Harvard, and the University of Michigan.
The Women Executives in Healthcare Prize Fund recognizes an outstanding female graduate student enrolled in the School of Health Sciences, with preference given to a student in the Masters of Healthcare Administration or Masters of Public Health programs. Selection is based on general academic excellence and review of a student-submitted essay outlining career aspirations in healthcare management. To apply for the Women Executives in Healthcare Scholarship Fund (approximate amount is $1,500 per year) established by Women Executives in Healthcare, Inc., please email Samantha Morales, Assistant Director of the MHA Program.
Email Samantha MoralesAll University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
Learn MoreThe University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration, check out the Academic Catalog:
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Spotlighted by Modern Healthcare, a top healthcare trade journal, the University of New Haven’s MHA program has been recognized for its commitment to its students’ success.
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