Bachelor's-Master of Health Administration

Become a leader in shaping the future of health care with a dual degree in health administration

The dynamic field of health care is always changing. Health care leaders are needed who can manage teams and organizations through challenges and opportunities brought on by technological advancements and innovation. In the dual degree health administration program, you will prepare to be an effective leader who can make an impact in clinical and nonclinical settings.

Dual degree students are guaranteed admission to the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program provided they continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress into graduate program enrollment.

Two tracks to choose from:

Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Health Administration

Students complete three years of undergraduate work and two years of graduate work, earning a bachelor’s degree and an MHA degree within five years. Students must major in Health Science and complete all requirements for the BS in Health Science by the end of the third year. Students work carefully with their undergraduate adviser to follow a specific sequence of study, which includes some summer course work. With appropriate planning, summer course work may be completed at other universities offering equivalent courses.

4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Health Administration

Students earn their bachelor’s degree in the traditional four-year time frame and complete two years of graduate study in the Health Administration program, earning a bachelor’s degree and an MHA degree within six years. Students in nearly any major, except for nursing and interdisciplinary studies, can pursue this track. However, certain majors will allow for a more efficient plan of study.

Why Earn Your Bachelor’s-Master in Health Administration at Sacred Heart?

With an interdisciplinary approach, this program teaches students health care policy and its intersection with economics, finance, law, ethics, quality, leadership and strategic planning. In this online graduate program, students benefit from practical experiences analyzing real cases and collaborating with faculty who are professional, clinical and administrative leaders in their field.

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for leadership roles in the dynamic field of health care, in clinical and non-clinical environments.

Other benefits of SHU’s Dual Degree Program include:

Find support

As undergraduates, students have an academic adviser, as well as other faculty and counseling resources to help them stay on track and progress toward their graduate degree. Industry-specific events and student clubs are also available for undergraduate students to become more deeply involved in their graduate field.

Save money

Students who participate in dual degree programs may save on tuition costs as compared to completing a separate graduate program.

Less stress

When you take advantage of the dual degree program, your spot in graduate school is already reserved. There’s no need for last-minute applications to graduate schools during the final months of senior year.

What is the career outlook for health administration?

There are many career paths open to professionals with a master’s degree in health administration, such as:

Criteria to Progress to the Master of Health Administration Program

• Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Note that participation in the 3+2 dual degree program requires successful completion of the bachelor’s degree in Health Science
• Successful completion of MHA 420 with a minimum grade of “C.”
• Submission of a personal statement discussing your interest in the MHA program and any relevant experience
• Demonstration of academic ability, interpersonal skills and potential to be successful in the MHA Program as evidenced by a letter of attestation from a SHU faculty member
• Demonstration of strong work ethic and interpersonal skills as evidenced by a letter of attestation from an employer
• Submission of a resume

More Information

For additional information for prospective first-year students, contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
203-371-7880
enroll@sacredheart.edu

For additional information for current dual degree students, contact:

Graduate Admissions
203-365-7619
gradstudies@sacredheart.edu