Dual Degree: Business Administration/Health Administration
Can't decide whether to pursue your MBA or MHA? Why choose?! This dual degree program integrates the AACSB-accredited MBA curriculum with the CAHME-accredited MHA curriculum, giving you the opportunity to earn both degrees in less time than it would to pursue them separately. Competencies have been mapped to assure compliance with both accreditation bodies.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admissions requirements of both MHA and MBA programs to be admitted into the dual degree program.
The following is required to apply for admission:
- Bachelor’s degree from an American college or university which is accredited, or equivalent from an international college or university;
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a grading scale of 4.00
- Completed Graduate School Application
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of reference from people capable of evaluating an applicant’s ability to succeed in this program
- Resume and career statement with career goals
- Score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer) or 80 (internet) on the TOEFL exam for international students; Step Test-Pre-1st; IELTS-Band 6
- Personal interview with the MHA Program Director and others
- Official GMA score report (Students with three or more years of professional, full-time work experience may be eligible to submit a solution to a case study in lieu of the GMAT)
Curriculum
Depending on the student’s undergraduate education, MBA Foundation Modules may be required and completed within the first year of the program. In addition to the MBA Foundational Modules, the dual degree program requires 62 credits of coursework plus 3-8 credits of fieldwork.
For additional information on the curriculum, visit the Loading... Catalog.
Real World Resources
Real World Resources
Beyond the Classroom
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistants work with faculty in their research and academic duties, and receive a stipend and tuition scholarship.
Internships
The KSOM Internship Office partners with the Center for Career Development to help you find and succeed in internships.
Administrative Residency
Through field training during an administrative residency, students prepare for leadership positions in the health care industry.
MHA Alumni
Alumni serve as mentors, providing information, advice and support to students, as well as a valuable professional network.
Beyond the Classroom
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistants work with faculty in their research and academic duties, and receive a stipend and tuition scholarship.
Internships
The KSOM Internship Office partners with the Center for Career Development to help you find and succeed in internships.
Administrative Residency
Through field training during an administrative residency, students prepare for leadership positions in the health care industry.
MHA Alumni
Alumni serve as mentors, providing information, advice and support to students, as well as a valuable professional network.
More Than a Master's Degree
91´óÉñ MBA Degree
Flexible programming. Jesuit values. Successful outcomes. You’ll find all of this – and more – when you choose The 91´óÉñ for your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Our top-notch faculty will work alongside you as you pursue a higher level of education with the AACSB accredited Kania School of Management.
MHA Program Awarded for Sustainability Effort
Health Administration
The 91´óÉñ's Master in Health Administration (MHA) program received the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)/Canon Award for Sustainability in Healthcare Management Education and Practice at the March 25th CACHE Congress in Chicago.
Graduate Education at 91´óÉñ
With over 30 programs, The 91´óÉñ can help you achieve your goals, personally and professionally. Find out what our students have to say about graduate education at 91´óÉñ.
More Than a Master's Degree
91´óÉñ MBA Degree
Flexible programming. Jesuit values. Successful outcomes. You’ll find all of this – and more – when you choose The 91´óÉñ for your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Our top-notch faculty will work alongside you as you pursue a higher level of education with the AACSB accredited Kania School of Management.
MHA Program Awarded for Sustainability Effort
Health Administration
The 91´óÉñ's Master in Health Administration (MHA) program received the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)/Canon Award for Sustainability in Healthcare Management Education and Practice at the March 25th CACHE Congress in Chicago.
Graduate Education at 91´óÉñ
With over 30 programs, The 91´óÉñ can help you achieve your goals, personally and professionally. Find out what our students have to say about graduate education at 91´óÉñ.
Accreditations
Additionally, the MHA program maintains full graduate membership status with the . The Program uses the .
Accreditations
Additionally, the MHA program maintains full graduate membership status with the . The Program uses the .
Program Directors
Dr. Ashley Stampone, Ph.D., CPA
Program Director, On-Campus MBA Program Assistant Professor, Accounting
Ph.D., The 91´óÉñ M.B.A., The 91´óÉñ B.S., The 91´óÉñ
570-941-7762ashley.stampone@scranton.edu
Steven J. Szydlowski, DHA
Graduate Health Administration Program Director Professor
Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina M.H.A., The 91´óÉñ M.B.A., The 91´óÉñ
(570) 941-4367steven.szydlowski@scranton.edu
Program Directors
Dr. Ashley Stampone, Ph.D., CPA
Program Director, On-Campus MBA Program Assistant Professor, Accounting
Ph.D., The 91´óÉñ M.B.A., The 91´óÉñ B.S., The 91´óÉñ
570-941-7762ashley.stampone@scranton.edu
Steven J. Szydlowski, DHA
Graduate Health Administration Program Director Professor
Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina M.H.A., The 91´óÉñ M.B.A., The 91´óÉñ
(570) 941-4367steven.szydlowski@scranton.edu
