MHA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Build a Healthcare Career in 20 Months—Without Quitting Your Job
The MHA from Mount Sinai is designed for working professionals. Evening classes, online or in-person, industry certifications embedded—and a mentor from a real healthcare leader guiding you the whole way.
Program Snapshot
44
Credits
20–21
Months
99%
Self-Reported Employment
Evening/HyFlex
Your Schedule
Why Mount Sinai's MHA?
You could study healthcare administration anywhere. But we're built inside one of New York's largest and most innovative health systems. That means you're not just learning theory—you're working with practicing executives who run operations across 7 hospitals, 400+ ambulatory practices, and 48,000 employees.
🏥 Access an Integrated Health System
Your learning happens inside real healthcare operations. Internships, capstone projects, and clinical partnerships are built in—not theoretical. You're solving actual problems that Mount Sinai faces.
- 7 hospitals across NYC
- 400+ ambulatory care sites
- 48,000+ employees to learn from
⏰ Built for Your Life
Working full-time? Have family obligations? Classes are Monday–Thursday, 5pm–9pm, and every class is available online or in-person. Switch formats term to term—or semester to semester. No compromise.
- Evening classes: 5pm–9pm
- HyFlex: Online or in-person
- Switch formats anytime
🎓 Credentials That Matter
Your MHA degree includes prep for industry-standard certifications. By graduation, you'll have the knowledge for Lean Management, PMP, IHI Quality, and Tableau—skills that directly translate to job offers and salary bumps.
- Lean Management cert track
- PMP/CAPM prep
- IHI Quality + Tableau
👥 1:1 Mentorship Built In
Most MHA programs don't do this. We pair every student with a working healthcare leader for one-on-one guidance. Eight meetings over the year, from someone who's actually navigated the career you're building.
- Paired with practicing exec
- 8 monthly meetings
- Real career mentoring
What MHA Graduates Actually Do
You're not just getting a degree. You're stepping into real leadership roles. Here's where our graduates land—and what they make happen:
Hospital Operations Manager
Oversee day-to-day operations for entire hospitals or departments. Manage budgets, staff, quality metrics, and strategic initiatives. Typical salary: $90K–$130K.
Health System Administrator
Direct operations across multiple facilities or clinical networks. Lead strategic planning, coordinate with clinical leadership, drive system-wide improvements. Typical salary: $100K–$150K+.
Quality & Safety Director
Lead quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and performance metrics. Work with clinical teams to implement Lean and other methodologies. Typical salary: $85K–$120K.
Consultant or Government Role
Take your healthcare operations expertise to consulting firms, public health agencies, or health policy. Typical salary: $95K–$140K+.
📊 99% of 2025 graduates reported being employed or pursuing advanced degrees within one year.
Who's in the Program
Our students come from everywhere: nurses, laboratory directors, public health coordinators, people leaving clinical roles, career changers from outside healthcare entirely. What they have in common: they're serious about leadership.
The Career Changer
"I was in project management tech. I knew I wanted to do something meaningful. Healthcare clicked for me."
27, 2 years healthcare experience, now in operations
The Clinical Leader
"I was an RN for 5 years. I wanted to lead at a bigger level—not just patient care, but strategy."
32, nursing background, pursuing management roles
The Day-One Admin
"I took a clinic coordinator job. Within a year, I knew I wanted to lead. The MHA fast-tracked it."
25, entry-level healthcare admin background
How the Program Works
📅 Start Any Term (Fall, Spring 1, or Spring 2)
Rolling admissions mean you apply and start on your timeline, not when a cohort opens. Most people finish in 20–22 months.
⏰ Evening Classes + Your Full-Time Job
Classes meet Monday–Thursday, 5pm–9pm. Attend in-person or online—or mix and match. Course length varies by credits, so check your schedule. Designed for people with jobs.
🤝 Mentorship (MHA 7000) — All First-Year Students
You'll register for mentorship all three terms of your first year (Fall, Spring 1, Spring 2) on a Pass/Fail basis. Eight conversations over the academic year with a healthcare leader who's navigating the same world you're entering. This course is required and appears on your transcript.
💼 Internship (MHA 8001) — If Needed
If you're entering with zero direct healthcare experience (coming straight from undergrad or changing careers), you'll complete a required internship. For everyone else, internships are optional—ideal if you want to explore other parts of the health system. The program manager and APE/Internship Manager help you identify and secure placements within Mount Sinai or partner organizations.
🎓 Capstone Project (MHA 8000) — Final Term
Every student completes a capstone project in their final term before degree conferral. You'll identify and solve a real healthcare management problem—either within Mount Sinai or your current workplace. This is your culminating project that demonstrates what you've learned and what you can do. You'll graduate with a portfolio piece employers care about.
Have More Questions?
Check our full FAQ page for detailed answers on admissions, timing, cost, and more.
Ready to Lead Healthcare?
The next cohort starts soon. Apply now or email us with questions about the program.