Frequently Asked Questions

An accelerated degree means students can complete a graduate degree in one year of full-time study. Typically, a Master’s degree requires two years of full-time study.

We offer courses in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

We only have Fall intake to ensure a cohort model.

Part-time students can successfully complete the degree in its entirety within 2 years. However, students have up to five years to complete the degree should they require additional time.

The HCAT degree is 30 credits. The program consists of 14 courses. Core courses are 3 credits each while electives are 1.5 credits each.

The STEM designation is assigned by the US Department of Education to programs that develop quantitative or technical competencies grounded in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) as part of a federal strategy to grow literacy, innovation, and employment in those fields. International students studying on F-1 visas qualify for an extended optional practical training (OPT) period post-graduation. For more information on OPT, please visit this page.

Yes! HCAT is officially STEM-designated.

The majority of the HCAT degree is online with the exception of People and Organization Management, a week-long immersive residency course and Capstone.

Capstone is typically offered in-person. However, if you have a company in your locale that is willing to partner with you on a research project (and the project is approved by the Academic Department), then we can make arrangements to develop an online section.

People and Organization Management is a required 5-day, in-person course that meets from Tuesday through Saturday. This is an opportunity for full-time and part-time students to meet and work together in-person as a cohort. For five full days, there will be field site visits, meetings with visiting industry professionals, and in-class workshops facilitated by an NYU professor. For Fall 2020, the dates will be September 8th - 12th.

Students are required to attend all 5 days of the course. As the course is a requirement to begin the program, we recommend applying for the following year if you aren’t available for the duration of the course.

The Internship is considered an elective and is not required. However, should students find a work opportunity that allows them to apply techniques learned in the program, we recommend they enroll in the internship course to earn academic credit for their experience. Students are advised to consult their Academic Advisors before pursuing an internship opportunity for academic credit.

A student visa is only applicable and issued to attend the People and Organization Management immersive residency course and Capstone.

Yes! For a recommended schedule of full time study, view the HCAT Full-Time Sequence. For a recommended schedule for part-time study, view the HCAT Part-Time Sequence.

Priority Notification: January 15
International Applicants: April 1
Domestic Applicants: July 1

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