2025-2026 Catalog

Integrated Master's in Healthcare Administration

Overview

The Sawyer Business School offers Accelerated and Standard programs for qualified graduate students.

The Accelerated Program is a one semester program that typically requires two (2) Academic English courses and five (5) required SBS graduate courses. 

The Standard Program is a two semester program that typically requires two to three (2-3) Academic English courses and three (3) required SBS graduate courses in semester one followed by two (2) additional Academic English courses and three (3) required SBS graduate courses in semester two.  Students who begin the Standard Program in the fall will enroll in two (2) consecutive semesters-fall and spring. 

SBS graduate course credits, earned in the SBS Accelerated or Standard Program, will apply to the corresponding graduate degree program once progression requirements are met.  SBS Integrated Master's Program students must meet all academic standing requirements and policies to remain within their SBS Integrated Master's Program and subsequent SBS graduate program.

Notes:

  • Courses may vary based on availability and semester.
  • Upon successful completion of the Integrated Master's Program in Healthcare Administration, the student must follow the requirements of the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration program.

1 semester program
33 credit hour program
9 credit hours apply from Integrated Master's Program
24 credit hours remaining to complete MHA degree

 

 

Required Courses

AE-065Advanced Graduate Communication Across Disciplines

0

AE-083Language Support for Healthcare Professionals

0

HLTH-601The Healthcare System

3

HLTH-611Healthcare Financial Management

1.5

HLTH-711Healthcare Operations Management

1.5

HLTH-722Healthcare Supply Chain and Value Analysis

1.5

MBA-641Financial Information for Business Management

1.5

Progression Requirements:
3.0 GPA, no grade below a B
 

2 semester program
33 credit hour program
12 credit hours apply from Integrated Master's Program
21 credit hours remaining to complete MHA degree
 

Required Courses: Semester One

AE-051Graduate Communication Across Disciplines

0

AE-052Graduate Academic Success

0

AE-083Language Support for Healthcare Professionals

0

HLTH-601The Healthcare System

3

HLTH-611Healthcare Financial Management

1.5

MBA-641Financial Information for Business Management

1.5

Progression Requirements:

3.0 GPA, no grade lower than a B

Required Courses: Semester Two

AE-061Graduate Writing and Research Skills

0

AE-062Career Focus

0

HLTH-701Lean Six Sigma

1.5

HLTH-733Project Management

1.5

HLTH-822Leading Yourself and Others

3

Total Credit Hours:6.0