Health Sciences, Health Information Management, Bachelor's to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program

Saint Louis University's accelerated Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Health Information Management Concentration to Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) is designed for students who demonstrate academic success in health information management and related coursework.

The concentration in health information management blends the study of medical sciences, health data, information technology, legal concepts and health care management. 

Students in SLU's health information management concentration learn the nuances of health care delivery, health care data, health information technology and medical-legal aspects of health care. This knowledge establishes a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a Master of Health Administration.

Students apply to the accelerated program during their junior year, and accepted students begin graduate coursework during their senior year. Students retain undergraduate status, financial aid and tuition rates until their undergraduate degree is conferred after year four. At that time, students attain official graduate student status, pay graduate tuition and become eligible for graduate assistantships. 

For additional information, see the catalog entries for the following SLU programs:

Health Sciences, B.S., Health Information Management, Concentration

Health Administration, M.H.A.

Accreditation

SLU's B.S. in Health Sciences, Health Information Management concentration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.

The Master of Health Administration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility requirements for SLU's include:

• Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.40.
• Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Saint Louis University and the Doisy College of Health Sciences.
• Students must be in their fifth semester of collegiate study on the health information management concentration to the M.H.A. accelerated track and apply to the SLU M.H.A. program.
• Students must be eligible to complete the accelerated curriculum with no more than 15 credits during each semester during year four of the program.
• After completing 75 credits, students will apply for SLU's M.H.A. program. If admitted, these students will begin their M.H.A. program in their fourth year.

Program Requirements

• After successfully completing the first year of the M.H.A. coursework, the student will be awarded the B.S. in Health Sciences with the Health Information Management concentration and continue in the M.H.A. program.
• Students can count up to 30 credits of M.H.A. coursework towards the B.S. requirements. 

Please note that the SLU M.H.A. program is competitive. Enrollment in the accelerated health information management to M.H.A. 3+2 track does not guarantee admission to the SLU M.H.A. program.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Health Administration, M.H.A. 

Apply for Admission

Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences
Recruitment specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu