Program Overview

Health Administration Program

The Master of Health Administration program at Hofstra University is a CAHME-accredited program that offers students the opportunity to study with leading faculty in the field of health care. The program is available both on-campus and online, allowing students to choose the format that best suits their needs.

Program Options

• ONLINE OR IN-PERSON: Students can choose between on-campus or online learning. The online MHA offers immersive, asynchronous learning and provides access to distinguished faculty scholars and New York health care executives who are leaders in their fields.
• ACADEMIC TRACKS: The program offers two optional academic tracks: Operations Management and Long-Term Care Administration.

Program Highlights

• CAHME ACCREDITED: The residential on-campus Master of Health Administration (MHA) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
• EXPERT FACULTY: Students learn from expert faculty, including senior-level executives from New York's leading health services organizations who offer real-world insight into what it takes to succeed as a health administration professional.
• PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Students can get involved and grow their professional network by participating in professional organizations, such as the Future Healthcare Leaders, Hofstra's chapter of the Healthcare Leaders of New York, and the New York Regional Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE).
• REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE: Students can build their professional network and gain invaluable hands-on experience through internships in various mental health settings.
• ALUMNI NETWORK: Students can benefit from the Master of Health Administration program's deep alumni network, which allows them to interact with health and healthcare leaders and potential employers and colleagues.

Admission Requirements

• UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE: To be considered for the Master of Health Administration programs, students must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
• APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
  • Transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
  • Resume that includes professional experience
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Essay stating career goals, interests, and experiences
  • Interview with the program director or faculty member may be required
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Please review additional admission requirements.

Program Details

• DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: The Master of Health Administration is awarded to students who successfully complete 48 semester hours.
• ADMISSION POLICY: The program has a rolling admissions policy, allowing students to apply at any time.

Faculty Profiles

Edward Coffield

Dr. Edward Coffield, Program Director and Associate Professor of Health Professions, holds a doctorate in Economics. His research focuses on conducting economic analyses of school- and community-based interventions, practices, and policies intended to improve the health of children and adolescents by altering the environments in which they live, learn, and play.

Dr. Gail Marcus

Dr. Gail Marcus is Assistant Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health at Hofstra University.