Health Administration, MHA
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Program Specific Admissions Requirements
The Health Administration program may require a GRE or GMAT score, depending on the strength of other qualifications and information submitted by the applicant. New campus-based MHA students may start course work in the fall or spring semester.
Applicants for the campus-based MHA program are encouraged to apply by May 1 (prior to the fall semester of desired entry); however, applications received after this date and up to August 1 will be considered for admission on a space-available basis. Applicants must be admitted before starting courses.
The campus-based Health Administration program accepts applicants with or without professional work experience. Students accepted into the Health Administration program with little to no work experience are required to enroll in an administrative residency to gain practical experience.
Applicants should be prepared to discuss their career goals and employment possibilities with the program director during a personal interview, which is required prior to acceptance, and explain how they see the curriculum supporting their longer-term goals.
For general application requirements, Visit Our Admissions Webpage.
Curriculum
The MHA program requires 44 credits plus fieldwork for the degree. The curriculum consists of 41 core credits, 3 elective credits, and fieldwork. NEW: MHA Specialization in Post-Acute Care!
Students entering the program take early foundation courses: HAD 500 Health Care Organization and Administration, HAD 501 Health Care Financial Management I, HAD 505 Health Care Statistics and Research Methods, and HAD 519 Health Services and Systems. These courses serve as prerequisites for more advanced courses in the curriculum and establish basic skills, competencies, and core knowledge.
Healthcare management requires practical applied experience, so students do a fieldwork course in their graduate studies. An 8-credit 6-month (1000 hours) administrative residency is generally required for students with no prior applied healthcare experience. Other types of fieldwork include an internship (3 cr.), externship (1 cr.) or directed study (1-3 cr.).
The specific fieldwork requirement for each student is discussed during the admission interview and during one’s studies. The fieldwork site is selected by the student, in consultation with the student’s advisor, to complement and assist in achieving career goals.
A 3 credit internship in health administration can be taken after 21 core credit hours. An 8 credit administrative residency can be taken after 44 core credits. Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid office prior to signing up for an administrative residency.
Course Requirements
Below are listed the typical course requirements for a full-time student. For an example of typical requirements for a part-time student visit the MHA program manual (pg. 16).
Year 1
Fall
- HAD 501 - Health Care Financial Management I* (3 credits)
- HAD 504 - Human Resources Management (3 credits)
- HAD 519 - Health Services and Systems* (3 credits)
Spring
- HAD 500 - Health Care Organization and Administration* (3 credits)
- HAD 505 - Health Care Statistics and Research Methods* (3 credits)
- HAD 521 - Health Care Financial Management (3 credits)
Summer
- HAD 522 - Health Care Operations and Quality (3 credits)
- HAD 523 - Health Care IT Management (2 credits)
- HAD 525 - Health Care Ethics (3 credits)
Year 2
Fall
- HAD 502 - Health Care Law (3 credits)
- HAD 508 - Leadership in Health Care Organization (3 credits)
- HAD 515 - Health Care Planning and Marketing (3 credits)
Spring
- HAD 506 - Health Care Economics and Policy (3 credits)
- HAD 509 - Administrative Issues (3 credits)
Elective**
Fieldwork***
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All in the comfort of your own home you will find exceptional leadership, responsive decision-making, and sound knowledge that only a Jesuit education can instill – and more – when you choose The University of Scranton for your MHA studies.
Pursue a higher level of education at one of the first online CAHME-accredited MHA programs.
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Program Specific Admission Requirements
- Minimum of three years work experience in a managerial or professional capacity with or without direct supervisory experience;
- The applicant will submit an affidavit from a senior executive stipulating to the applicant’s management or professional experiences (Beginning in the Summer 2021 term, an affidavit will no longer be a requirement.)
Additional Notes:
Once admitted, students will complete a mandatory online tutorial on academic honesty and submit a signed statement agreeing to abide by the University’s Academic Honor Code.
Students admitted into the online MHA program will not be permitted to take on-campus MHA courses unless required by course scheduling.
Fieldwork includes administrative internships, externships, clinical observation, directed studies and in some cases course projects. Fieldwork clearances may result in additional fees to the student and generally include the following:
- FBI fingerprinting
- State specific criminal background checks
- Child abuse clearances
- Two step TB testing
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- Flu vaccine
- History of immunizations and in some cases titer testing
- Drug screen panels
Please note: Additional testing could be requested by an organization.
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Curriculum
Online Course Requirements
This program requires a total credits 47, including a required 3 credit (150 hour) internship (HAD 580) as well as the courses included below. NEW: MHA Specialization in Post-Acute Care!
Foundation Courses (12 credits)
- HAD 519 : Health Care Serv. and System
- HAD 501 : Health Care Financial Mgt. I
- HAD 500 : Health Care Organization/Admin
- HAD 505 : Health Care Stats/Research
- HAD 515: Health Care Planning and Marketing
- HAD 502: Health Care Law
- HAD 506: Health Care Economics and Policy
- HAD 508: Leadership in Health Admin.
- HAD 504: Human Resources Mgt.
- HAD 521: Health Care Financial Mgt. II
- HAD 522: Health Care Operations and Quality
- HAD 523: Health Care IT Mgt.
- HAD 525: Health Care Ethics
- HAD Free Elective*
- HAD 509: Administrative Issues
- HAD 580: Internship in Health Care
Elective Courses (3 Credits Required)*
- HAD 510 : Hospital Administration
- HAD 512 : Medical Practice Administration
- HAD 513 : Long Term Care Administration
- HAD 517 : Global Health Management
- HAD 526 : Grants Writing and Management
- HAD 582 : Directed Study (1-3 cr.)
Credits for Degree: 47 credits
Additional Notes:
- Students will complete non-credit professional requirements;
- Students will be able to attend the University's regular commencement ceremonies.
For more information, please refer to the MHA Online Program Manual or MHA Online Fieldwork Manual.
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Mission of MHA Program
The mission of the MHA program is to provide local, regional, and international students a comprehensive, practical, and interdisciplinary set of core competencies for health administration jobs in a variety of healthcare organizations.
In fulfilling its mission, the program strives to satisfy interests of multiple stakeholders while reflecting Jesuit ideals.
Additionally, the program contributes scholarship to its disciplines, including applied research, publications, and presentations. It also contributes service to its communities and professions through voluntary work and consultation.
Executive Certificate in Health Administration
Other options- instead of a degree, we offer a program for you to complete your Executive Certificate in Health Administration online in just 10 months, then apply your studies to your Online Master’s in Health Administration degree if you choose to continue your studies.
Beyond the Classroom
Administrative Residency
Through field training during an administrative residency, students prepare for leadership positions in the healthcare industry.
MHA Alumni
Alumni serve as mentors, providing information, advice and support to students, as well as a valuable professional network.
Student ACHE Chapter
Scranton's ACHE Student Chapter is an independent organization serving the graduate student's within Scranton's MHA program.
Study Abroad
Students have the opportunity to travel abroad across the world to further their understanding of healthcare at a global level.
Beyond the Classroom
Career Opportunities Abound
With a faster than average growth rate and average salary of $94,000, the opportunities in health administration are endless.
Study Abroad
Students can choose to participate in a 10-day international study in places such as Brazil, Eastern Europe, and China.
Real-World Internships
Take what you know and apply it in a real-world setting during your 150-hour health administration residency.
MHA Program Awarded for Sustainability Effort
Health Administration
The University of Scranton’s Master in Health Administration (MHA) program received the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)/Canon Award for Sustainability in Healthcare Management Education and Practice at the March 25th CACHE Congress in Chicago.
A Partnership That has Transcended Time
Master of Health Administration
Daniel West, Ph.D., professor, explains an ever-expanding program that is flourishing thanks, in part, to a 20-year relationship with two Catholic institutions in the heart of Slovakia.
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MHA Program Awarded for Sustainability Effort
Health Administration
The University of Scranton’s Master in Health Administration (MHA) program received the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)/Canon Award for Sustainability in Healthcare Management Education and Practice at the March 25th CACHE Congress in Chicago.
Set Yourself Apart
As an invaluable component to earning your MHA, you will be required to complete fieldwork. This experience is where you will put theory into practice. We are among the first fully online CAHME-accredited programs. What you learn in this program will set you apart in the workplace.
Successful Graduates
Careers for MHA Graduates
Hospitals, ambulatory care settings, physician group practices, social service agencies, medical centers, clinics, long-term care facilities
ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership Conference
Graduation Rates
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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| Employment Rate | 90% | 96% | 99% | ||
| Job Placement Rate | 97% | 85% | 100% | 81% | 87% |
| Average Salary | $67,167 | $56,227 | $60,336 | $59,964 | $56,000 |
| Completion Rate | 94% | 94% | 97% |
Accreditation
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MHA On-Line Completion Rate and MHA On-Line Time to Graduate
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Completion Rate |
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Students completing in normal time period for full-time students |
68% |
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Active part-time students expected to complete beyond normal time period |
12% |
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Students who stopped taking courses or failed to meet academic standards |
20% |
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Time to Graduate |
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Median/50th Percentile |
20 months |
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80th Percentile |
22 months |
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| 19-20 | 20-21 | |
| Entering GPA | 3.10 | 3.18 |
| Placement | 100% | 97% |
| Time to Graduate | 24 months | 20 months |
| Average Salary | $123,793 | $60,000 |
| Net Promoter Score | N/A | 60% |
Meet the Program Director
Hengameh Hosseini, Ph.D.
Graduate Health Administration Program Director
Ph.D., Marywood University M.S., Kings College B.S., University of Tehran
(570) 941-4242hengameh.hosseini@scranton.edu
Meet the Program Director
Michael M. Costello
Assistant Program Director Faculty Specialist
570-941-4776michael.costello@scranton.edu
