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Fairfield Egan’s Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHA) provides students the knowledge and experience to pursue a wide range of healthcare-related careers.
As an interdisciplinary course of study, the program draws upon the expertise of full-time faculty members from Fairfield Egan and Charles F. Dolan School of Business. The versatile 42-credit program complements various fields of study — from nursing to science to business. Students take courses across a variety of disciplines including economics, accounting, healthcare systems, healthcare policy, information technology, marketing, finance, management, leadership roles, and more. In the final year of the program, students have an opportunity for a practicum experience in a healthcare organization as well as complete their capstone.
Fairfield is accepting applications this fall and classes begin in Summer 2020. Admission to the program is open to students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The program is also available in an online format.
Fairfield's MHA is currently in initial phases of accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Egan School Rankings
Top 75
Top 5
Why Pursue a MHA at Fairfield?
Course Offerings
PART-TIME PLAN OF STUDY
Summer Term (2 credits)
Introduction to the US Healthcare System (2 credits)
Fall Semester (6 credits)
Leadership Roles for Systems Improvement (3 credits)
Managing People for Competitive Advantage (3 credits)
Spring Semester (6 credits)
Healthcare Reimbursement and Organizational Performance (3 credits)
Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
Summer Term (6 credits)
Introduction to Accounting (3 credits)
Principles of Finance (3 credits)
Fall Semester (6 credits)
Performance Management (3 credits)
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3 credits)
Spring Semester (6 credits)
Advanced Healthcare Policy (3 credits)
Healthcare Administration Practicum (3 cr. – 150 hours)
Summer Term (6 credits)
Healthcare Economics and Marketing (3 credits)
Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement (3 credits)
Fall Semester (4 credits)
Healthcare Administration Capstone (4 credits)
Total Clinical Hours: 150
Total Credits: 42
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Appendix 7: Full-time curriculum plan
FULL-TIME PLAN OF STUDY
Summer Term (8 credits)
Introduction to the US Healthcare System (2 credits)
Introduction to Accounting (3 credits)
Principles of Finance (3 credits)
Fall Semester (12 credits)
Leadership Roles for Systems Improvement (3 credits)
Performance Management (3 credits)
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (3 credits)
Managing People for Competitive Advantage (3 credits)
Spring Semester (12 credits)
Healthcare Reimbursement and Organizational Performance (3 credits)
Healthcare Administration Practicum (3 credits – 150 hours)
Advanced Healthcare Policy (3 credits)
Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
Summer Term (10 credits)
Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement (3 credits)
Healthcare Economics and Marketing (3 credits)
Healthcare Administration Capstone (4 credits)
Total Clinical Hours: 150
Total Credits: 42
Admission
Applicants for the MS in Healthcare Administration must hold a bachelor’s degree in ANY discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a strong personal statement.
Career & Professional Opportunities
Employment opportunities for healthcare administrators are on the rise in the state of Connecticut and nationally. Healthcare administrators may be employed in a wide variety of settings, including:
- Policy Organizations
- Insurance Organizations
- Healthcare Suppliers
- Healthcare Providers
Learn more about how the University's Career Center can support your post-graduate goals, and how Fairfield's tight-knit alumni network can build career and mentoring opportunities that last a lifetime.
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