"Before this program, I only knew healthcare from a clinical side," said Kaitlyn Frenette '18 M.S., a Senior Applications Analyst with New England Donor Services in Boston. "Now I understand the management side, and I gained a comprehensive and diverse set of skills that's prepared me for my career."
The Future of Healthcare. Today.
Our Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead a healthcare organization in the 21st century.
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.
Our mission is to prepare students to be impactful leaders in healthcare, by providing a person-centered, evidence-based, experiential, and community-focused healthcare management educational experience.
Our vision is to be the program of choice for aspiring healthcare leaders and to be known for being an active learning community that continuously strives towards the ideal of better healthcare and improved health for all.
The EIGHT core values of our MHA Program are:
Person-Centeredness: As a value, this applies both to education and to healthcare leadership. As an academic program, we focus on the interests, needs, and preferences of our students who receive instruction. Likewise, we strive to prepare our students to be person-centered healthcare leaders who seek to understand the needs, values, and preferences of the people they serve from a holistic perspective and empower them to make decisions about their care.
Competency-Based Education: We strive to provide an educational curriculum that is designed to develop student proficiency in the competencies necessary for success in health care administration.
Community-Based Experiential Learning: We also recognize that students learn better through student-centered rather than instructor-centered experiences by doing, discovering, reflecting, and applying. Our program will strive to promote these types of experiential learning experiences to help students develop communication skills and self-confidence and gain and strengthen decision-making skills by responding to and solving real world problems and processes.
Integrity: We advocate and emulate high ethical conduct in all we do and provide a learning environment that strives to instill this value in our students.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: We advocate for inclusivity and celebrate and embrace the differences of those with whom we work, and the students we serve. We strive to nurture a sense of belonging among our students because we believe that belonging epitomizes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. While inclusion can ensure a seat at the table, belonging refers to a sense of acceptance, respect, and support such that students feel like they are valued members of the community and can strive towards attaining their fullest potential in their learning environment.
Leadership Development: We lead our classes through example and mentorship, and prepare our students not just for practice, but to be leaders within the organization and the broader profession of healthcare.
Evidence-Based Continuous Quality Improvement: We value continuing quality improvement in our curriculum, our pedagogy, our services, and our outcomes, in response to evidence of student proficiency, evidence of alumni success in their careers, and the advice of the stakeholders and communities we serve.
Lifelong Learning: We recognize that lifelong learning is essential to our ability to innovate and continually improve ourselves, our organizations, and our profession.
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.
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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.
Curriculum Map for MHA Program
|
Competency |
Required Course |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Health Law and Policy | HCAD 6604—Law and Public Health |
| Data Analysis | HCAD 6606—Statistics for Healthcare Mgrs |
| Leadership Skills & Behavior | HCAD 6609—Healthcare Leadership |
| 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.
Admissions Criteria and Application Materials
No GRE or GMAT score is required to apply to the MHA Program.
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning
- 250-word statement of purpose
- 2 letters of recommendation (professional or academic references only)
- Current resume or CV
- Current TOEFL or other language exam score (if non-native English speaker)
Matriculant Profile
Typically students who apply and are admitted to the MHA program have an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- AY 2017-2018 Matriculant Average GPA: 3.27
- AY 2018-2019 Matriculant Average GPA: 3.34
- AY 2019-2020 Matriculant Average GPA: 3.41
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MHA Program Quick Facts
Total Credits: 36
Time to Complete: 2 years
Tuition Discount: Public Safety Personnel 50% discount
Stellar Outcomes
97%
of MHA students would recommend the MHA Program to a friend or colleague
(MHA Student Experience Survey, 2020)
95%
of graduates report being full time employed in the health sector 3 months after graduation
(2019-2020)
91%
Two-year program completion rate
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Career Opportunities with a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration
$118K
Medical and Health Services Managers
23.2% Growth, 2024-2034
$108K
Administrative Services Managers
4.6% Growth, 2024-2034
$140K
Personnel Directors
5% Growth, 2024-2034
Charger Advantage
MHA Courses and Learning Outcomes
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. The information below comes directly from the latest Academic Catalog:
Healthcare Graduate Certificates
Nationally Recognized Center for Career Development
All 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.
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Student Prize Opportunity: Women Executives in Healthcare Prize Fund
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 Pavani Rangachri.
Renowned and Dedicated Faculty
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.
Awards and Accreditations
Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
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.
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
The MHA program at the University of New Haven is an Associate Graduate Member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
The MHA program at the University of New Haven is an Associate Graduate Member of the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS).HIMSS.org
Upsilon Phi Delta
Upsilon 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.Hear It From a Charger
Meet some of our exceptional MHA alumni.
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Assistant Professor Earns National Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Management Education
Reena Joseph Kelly, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of New Haven's School of Health Sciences, received the national Glandon Family Scholarship recognizing her dedication to preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Health Professor’s Research Captures the Ripple Effects of the Pandemic
Led by the University of New Haven’s Maggie Holland, Ph.D., MPH, a collaborative study investigated how disruptions in care and documentation affected child-maltreatment reporting.
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