Master of Health Administration
Philadelphia, USA
Master degree
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* rolling admission and enrollment
Key Summary
Healthcare is an in-demand field that’s constantly evolving. To take advantage of the growing opportunities to advance your career, you need to continue to learn. Saint Joseph’s University, the Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) is designed for healthcare professionals with considerable experience in the health delivery system who are interested in the management and administrative aspects of health organizations and the health system.
The Master of Health Administration can be completed online, on-campus, or a combination of both. The program offers opportunities to add concentrations or even pursue a dual degree in Health Informatics, an increasingly growing field.
Specialize with M.H.A. Concentrations
Additionally, the M.H.A. offers concentrations in the following:
- Health Informatics
- Organization Development and Leadership (ODL)
- General
Online or On-Campus Courses
The M.H.A program is designed to meet the needs of both working professionals in the field who are looking to advance their careers or change paths and recent graduates looking to get ahead in their careers. You can choose to take your courses online, on-campus, or a hybrid of both formats.
Our evening classes are small and designed for professionals looking to create connections with their classmates and professors. Work at your own pace by choosing one, two, or three courses per term.
Dual Degree Option
Saint Joseph’s University also offers the option to dual enroll in health administration and health informatics, allowing you to earn two master’s degrees with just 45 credits.
You’ll pursue administration-focused coursework across the areas of a healthcare organization, ethics, law, finance, and accounting. These courses will complement informatics-focused coursework, which includes studies in telehealth, remote patient monitoring, clinical quality measurement, and understanding the unique security challenges of a digital healthcare environment.
With a dual degree in administration and informatics, you’ll be in-demand healthcare professional.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
- Successfully manage and lead a variety of health-related organizations
- Gain an understanding and appreciation of a commitment to lifelong learning recognizing the various career pathways available.
- Demonstrate respect for diversity, ethical decision-making, and social justice.
What can I do with an M.H.A.?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth is expected to increase by 32% for medical and health service managers through 2029.
With a master's in health administration, you will be well-equipped to pursue careers in government, healthcare, pharmaceutical, consulting, hospital administration and so much more. Possible career paths include:
- Healthcare administrator
- Clinic manager
- CEO or Director of a healthcare facility
- Health services manager
- Healthcare consultant
Saint Joseph's online M.H.A program features a curriculum designed to provide the technical and behavioral competencies as defined by the Health Leadership Competency Model, Version 2, developed by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership.
The M.H.A. program at Saint Joseph's University offers a core curriculum focusing on population and status assessment, health policy, organization development, operations and information systems, legal principles, leadership, and more. The M.S. in Health Administration consists of two tracks:
- General track of 12 courses (36 credits)
- Organizational Development and Leadership track of 14 courses (42 credits)
Organization Development and Leadership Track
The concentration in Organization Development and Leadership (ODL) is designed to enhance skills in managing and developing healthy organizational culture. The Organization Development and Leadership Concentration requires the completion of 14 courses (42 credits); 10 core courses from the HAD program and four courses from the ODL program.
Health Administration and Health Informatics M.H.A/M.S. Dual Degree
The dual degree in health administration and health informatics can be completed in just 45 credits. You will take core courses in both health administration (general track) as well as health informatics.
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