Master of Health Administration Program FAQs

Can the GRE, GMAT or MCAT scores be sent after an application is completed?
We do not require standardized test scores for admission into the MHA program, although an applicant can choose to submit scores.

What are the application requirements?

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Completed application form, including all required demographic information

• Current curriculum vitae or resume

• Transcripts (may be unofficial for application review) for all programs from where a degree was earned. Official transcript will be required upon admission.

• One letter of recommendation from a professional who is capable to directly assess your ability to succeed in advanced degree study in health care management

• Personal statement clearly explaining your motivation for attaining this degree and desired outcomes from the program (no more than 500 words)

• If applicable: TOEFL, or testing equivalent (such as IELTS, CAE, PTE) with a score of 100 or higher, or equivalent if you are from a non-English-speaking country and did not earn a degree from an English-speaking university or curriculum,

Do you have multiple admission deadlines and dates?
Admissions is rolling with terms starting in September, January and April. Application deadlines are generally 30 days prior to the start of the term you are seeking admission.

What accreditations do you have?
The program is accredited by New York State Department of Education.  and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

What if you are an older student with another advanced degree and it has been several years since attending college?
We welcome students of all ages; however for applicants with 5 or more years of professional work experience in health care, we would recommend the Master of Health Care Delivery Leadership program.

Can the program be completed online?
Yes, we offer HyFlex learning with in-person and remote options.

Can I switch back and forth between online and in-person attendance.
Yes.

What do graduates do with their MHA?
Our graduate would typically perform what all medical and health services managers do, including  plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They can manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology on an ongoing basis.

From the US Bureau of Labor, health services managers typically do the following:

-Improve efficiency and quality in delivering healthcare services
-Develop departmental goals and objectives
-Ensure that the facility in which they work is up to date on and compliant with laws and regulations
-Recruit, train, and supervise staff members
-Manage the finances of the facility, such as patient fees and billing
-Create work schedules
-Prepare and monitor budgets and spending to ensure departments operate within funding limits
-Represent the facility at investor meetings or on governing boards
-Keep and organize records of the facility’s services, such as the number of inpatient beds used
-Communicate with members of the medical staff and department heads

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm#tab-1

Do you offer internships or externships?
Yes, within Mount Sinai Health System and NYC area organizations.

Is a practicum required?
Only for those with no direct health care work experience.

What is the culminating program assignments?
Participants will have the opportunity to work on a health care improvement project addressing an important management problem faced in either their employer’s organization or in another host institution. This action learning project will enable the application and integration of Lean principles and course material into a coherent response and potential solution(s) to an actual healthcare delivery issue. These projects will form a repository of knowledge that program cohort peers can use to learn from and share.

Do you have multiple graduation dates?
Yes, we confer degree 2-3 times per year.

Is there subsidized housing that is provided for other grad students/postdocs?
Our master’s students at Icahn Mount Sinai do not have access to subsidized housing. We do have resources available to help you find housing options and we have partnerships with some real estate companies who are able to prioritize our students.

Can I finish the MHA Program in one year?
Yes, but it is not common. In order to finish the Program in one year, you will need to have graduate level courses that qualify for transfer. You would also need to have enough practical health care experience to allow you to begin your thesis immediately. One year is a very short period in which to complete all the research, so you’ll need to be efficient and productive. Although it would be challenging to complete the program in one year, it can been done.

How many credits can I transfer?
You can potentially transfer up to 9 credits based upon a review by the program director.

Can I take med school courses?
No.