Master of Healthcare Administration
Mission
The Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares future healthcare leaders to improve health and healthcare outcomes through the execution of data-driven management techniques and strategies, adapt to rapidly-changing landscapes, and to provide leadership and innovation to the healthcare profession.
Program Description
The Master of Healthcare Administration is comprised of thirty-six (36) graduate credit hours that prepare graduates with foundational, specialized, and technology skills that align with the core responsibilities found in relevant job postings for healthcare leaders. These skills include people management, budget management, business strategy, quality assurance/control, project management, business management, communication skills, teamwork/collaboration, planning, research, problem-solving, and the technologies facilitating these skills.
Accreditation
The University of New England is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| HCA 601 – Introduction to Health Administration | 3 |
| HCA 610 – Healthcare Quality for Enhanced Value-Based Patient Outcomes | 3 |
| HCA 630 – Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HCA 720 – Leadership and Strategic Management in Health Settings | 3 |
| HCA 760 – Healthcare Finance and Revenue Cycle Strategy | 3 |
| HCA 780 – Healthcare Administration Capstone | 3 |
| HIN 605 – Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| HIN 700 – Project Management | 3 |
| Four (4) Program Electives* | 12 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 36 |
|---|
*Program Electives are any HIN or HCA prefix course, or any course from other online graduate programs in the College of Professional Studies.
Academic Policy
Minimum Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Students receiving a grade of F in any course will be immediately placed on academic probation. Any student who receives a grade of F in two (2) or more courses is dismissed from the program.
Graduation
Candidates must fulfill all program requirements and are required to earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to graduate. All students must file an Application to Graduate with the registrar’s office via U-Online. Please access the following link for complete instructions and the answers to frequently asked questions: www.une.edu/registrar/graduation.
Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses
The last day permissible for matriculating graduate students to add or drop a course without financial penalty is the second day of class.
Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing and will receive a W on their transcript indicating withdrawal. Students will receive a partial refund if they withdraw from a course within the first or second week. Be aware that no portion of the tuition will be refunded after the second week of the course. Students who have not participated in the course by the end of the second week will be administratively withdrawn from the course and will not receive a tuition refund.
Email requests for withdrawals must be submitted from a student’s ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ email to be considered.
Matriculating students who withdraw after completing more than two-thirds (2/3) of a course will receive a grade of WF (withdrawn failing) or WP (withdrawn passing), based on the instructor’s assessment of the student’s current standing in the course. A WF is calculated as an F in the student’s GPA. Upon successful completion of the