Healthcare Administration

Choose Your Program, Advance Your Career

Ranked within the top 50 MHA programs nationwide according to U.S. News, Seton Hall is the only New Jersey university to offer two distinct, 42-credit MHA degree programs — one online/hybrid and one on-campus — that are both accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Exceptional curriculum: we offer unique, practical courses like Research Methods and Emergency Management, enhancing the professional power of your MHA degree.
Powerful professional network: Our students represent diverse areas of the health industry, including hospitals, healthcare systems, assisted-living facilities, insurance organizations, pharmaceutical companies and many other healthcare institutions — fostering lively class debates and stong networking among our students.
Close proximity to New York City and New Jersey's pharmaceutical and biotech corridor enhances your networking opportunities and strong relationships with some of the industry's biggest players.
Robust alumni and professional partnerships: Seton Hall's 1600+ MHA alumni and our program's long-established partnership with ACHE-NJ provide robust mentorship and networking opportunities for students.
Excellent outcomes: Graduates of Seton Hall's MHA programs are often placed in management, director, or senior analyst positions, benefiting from our extensive alumni network and career placement opportunities.

Why Earn an MHA?

Earning a Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA degree) prepares graduates for leadership roles within the healthcare sector, enhancing their skills in management health policy and the operation of the public health system. This health administration degree equips professionals to navigate complex healthcare environments effectively, optimizing patient care and facility operations. Career outcomes include positions in hospital administration, health information management and consultancy, offering significant contributions to the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery systems.

The School of Health and Medical Sciences is offering full-time employees of the following organizations a 25% tuition discount for the program: Hackensack Meridian Health, Atlantic Health System and JAG Physical Therapy. For more information, email shms@shu.edu.

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BY THE NUMBERS

96% Graduates with Job Offers within 3 months
41 U.S. News Best Health Care Management Program Ranking
2 Programs: Online/hybrid & On-campus
1,600 MHA Alumni in Seton Hall Network

Master of Healthcare Administration

Advance your career with Seton Hall's nationally-ranked, two-year MHA degree – the only CAHME-accredited program of its kind in NJ. Choose from two formats: online/hybrid or on-campus.

“I was starting to make advances in my career, and I needed the MHA degree to take the next step. It's a very competitive market. I don't see anyone going past the director level without having this advanced degree.”
Darrell K. Terry Sr., MHA '01, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey

Curriculum

The comprehensive MHA curriculum is the essential foundation students need to lead the next generation of healthcare systems and facilities. There are two 42-credit degree programs: On-campus and Online/hybrid.

Cost of MHA Program

Admission Requirements

Admission to Seton Hall's MHA programs is competitive. Consideration is given to applicants' academic record, personal essay, recommendation letters, and work experience.

Deadlines:

Online/Hybrid MHA Program

July 1 for Fall Semester

On-Campus MHA Program

August 1 for Fall Semester
December 1 for Spring Semester

Program Faculty

MHA core faculty are experienced, and doctorally prepared professors within the School of Health and Medical Sciences. They understand the needs of adult and non-traditional students, and will work closely with you to help you advance your career goals. Many of the MHA program's adjunct professors and guest lecturers are actively working in healthcare management.

Meet all of our Healthcare Administration faculty »

Anne Hewitt
Professor Emerita
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Nalin Johri
Chair and Associate Professor, Program Director, Master of Healthcare Administration
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Stephen Wagner
Executive-in-Residence and Assistant Professor
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Learn the Art and Science of Caring

In response to society's rapidly changing healthcare needs, the School of Health and Medical Sciences combines the expertise of Seton Hall University with the resources of affiliate healthcare sites to provide exemplary academic and clinical training in graduate-level health sciences and health administration. The school's emphasis on interprofessional education prepares healthcare leaders of tomorrow to focus on patient-centered care and to make a difference in patients' lives and their communities.

CAHME Mentorship Circle status recognizes that the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program at Seton Hall University—in addition to achieving the high standards of CAHME accreditation—engages in activities that help to extend CAHME's mission of advancing the quality of graduate healthcare management education. Mentorship Circle status recognizes that the MHA program provides opportunities to other students and other programs to advance their own experiences and skills—for the good of the entire healthcare field.

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Contact Us

Patrick McDermott, M.A.
Assistant Dean for Graduate Enrollment and Student Affairs
School of Health and Medical Sciences
shms@shu.edu
(973) 275-2062

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