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Healthcare Administration

Format & Location

Online

School/College

Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
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Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

16-32 months

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

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In this online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program at the nationally acclaimed Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, you'll build industry expertise through hands-on experience and practical application— helping you hit the ground running as a healthcare leader, even if you enroll without prior healthcare experience or education.

What You'll Learn and Do

Graduate having developed a professional healthcare business plan.

Every MHA degree program student completes practical application and capstone experiences that bring together all the subject matter covered into one comprehensive, real-world project. You’ll complete 150 hours of practicum immersion time in a healthcare organization and use that experience to inform your capstone project—with a faculty advisor to support you through the entire experience.

Benefit from the Egan School's network.

As part of Fairfield’s notable Master of Healthcare Administration program, you’ll draw on the professional network we’ve built in the healthcare industry. This includes private practice, acute care hospitals, schools, community agencies, clinics, and long-term care facilities nationwide—all of which can inform your education and help you take the next step forward in your career with your MHA degree.

Develop industry connections.

The Fairfield Egan MHA program is a participant in the American College of Healthcare Executives – ACHE Higher Education Network, further extending powerful networks for students to leverage for career development.

Get unmatched support on the path to your MHA online.

We offer a breadth of admissions and academic support services for both online and hybrid students. Our faculty takes pride in developing one-on-one relationships with students. See what we have to offer.

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Course Requirements

Master of Science in Healthcare Administration

43 credits

Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

The Egan School is accredited by The National League for Nursing.

Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield University’s Egan School boasts experienced faculty who inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments. These students actively engage with faculty in practice, policy, scholarship, and service.

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Karen Burrows
Karen Burrows
Associate Dean, Egan School of Nursing
Lisa Sundean
Lisa Sundean
Director of Master’s in Healthcare Administration | Associate Professor, Nursing

Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master’s Degree in healthcare administration.

The MS in Healthcare Administration program at Fairfield University is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, provided they have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a strong personal statement. No GMAT or GRE is required.

Application Priority Deadline: Application and all supplemental materials must be received no later than three weeks before the start of each term.

Please note that Fairfield University cannot supply I-20 documentation for international students enrolling in online or low-residency programs, like the MS in Healthcare Administration.

Fairfield’s online MHA program is student-focused from the start. The support I received from faculty and staff made a huge difference. I wasn’t just a number; I felt seen and supported every step of the way."

– Gina Paradiso, MS’24

Career & Professional Opportunities

Study the interdisciplinary topics that influence today’s healthcare landscape—from economics to accounting and healthcare policy to information technology. This program will prepare students for various career settings, such as policy organizations, insurance organizations, healthcare suppliers, and healthcare providers.

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