School of Health and Medical Sciences
Advance your career with Seton Hall’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). Our pioneering program has prepared over 1,600 alumni to lead and innovate in the dynamic healthcare sector, projected to grow 29% over the next decade*.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 MHA programs by U.S. News & World Report, Seton Hall’s MHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), ensuring the highest academic standards.
We welcome both aspiring healthcare professionals and those seeking career advancement. MHA students work in diverse settings — hospitals, healthcare systems, assisted-living facilities, insurance organizations, pharmaceutical companies and the military — fostering dynamic class discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
The full-time, on-campus format is completed in 21 months, with a part-time option available upon advisor’s approval. Classes are held in the early evenings to accommodate busy professionals.
Accreditation & Awards
"Designed for early- to mid-career professionals, the MHA degree develops essential skills in leadership, analytics and strategic decision-making — critical for success in today’s healthcare management roles."
Admissions Requirements
Admission to Seton Hall's MHA program is competitive. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic record, personal essay, recommendation letters and work experience.
While many applicants are entry- to mid-level professionals in healthcare and related fields, highly motivated individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university are also encouraged to apply.
Deadlines
Fall Semester August 1 Spring Semester December 1
International Students Welcome!
Seton Hall welcomes applications from international students for admission into full-time graduate degree programs.
Curriculum Overview
This 42-credit program delivers a rigorous, industry-relevant curriculum, revised annually based on student feedback and emerging healthcare trends. Our coursework provides a comprehensive foundation in management and leadership — preparing students to guide healthcare organizations through a rapidly evolving industry.
The curriculum integrates general management principles with healthcare-specific applications, emphasizing analytical and decision-making skills essential for effective leadership.
The MHA curriculum develops core competencies critical to today’s healthcare managers. Coursework covers key topics including strategic leadership, population health, healthcare data analytics, financial management, healthcare ethics and health policy. While degree requirements are listed numerically in the catalogue, they must be completed in the prescribed sequence.
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Delivery Formats ‒ Hybrid∕Online or On Campus
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#33
US News Best Healthcare Management Programs
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94%
Graduates with job offers within 3 months
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Seton Hall provides opportunities for MHA students to network and polish their professional skills at our IHS campus and beyond.
MHA students develop close ties with classmates and faculty.
Networking at the annual C-Suite Roundtable.
Seton Hall’s Interprofessional Health Sciences campus.
Career Opportunities
In today's competitive and complex healthcare landscape, the MHA degree is a highly valued credential. As the industry evolves, skilled and knowledgeable professionals are essential to navigating challenges, optimizing patient care and improving healthcare systems.
The Seton Hall MHA program is required by our accrediting body (CAHME) to ensure that 80% of our graduates who are looking for work find a job within three months of graduating. Weare proud to have met or exceeded this metric since our accreditation was established in 2014.
Career paths for some of our graduates:
- President, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
- COO, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey
- AVP of Operations, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
- Nursing Home Administrator, CareOne
- Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Data Manager
29%
Projected job growth over 10 years
$110,680
Median salary per year
562,700
Total jobs (BLS, 2023)
Our alumni work at the best places around the world.
Our Faculty and Students
MHA Student Finds Perfect Fit at Seton Hall
MHA Students Engage With Top Executives at Healthcare Roundtable
Seton Hall Medic Travels the Globe, Earns MHA
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seton Hall University is committed to providing students with the most current information on how to finance your graduate degree. A graduate degree is within your reach – a variety of options can help you finance your degree including scholarships, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and more.
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50%
Amount Scholarships Can Reduce Cost of Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
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About Seton Hall
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856.
Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.
Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
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1856
Founded by James Roosevelt Bayley
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Miles from New York City
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