The Master of Science (M.S.) in Healthcare Management is a 36-credit online program that will prepare graduates for careers in the ever-changing field of healthcare management. Healthcare today requires multidimensional leaders whose knowledge spans professional leadership, healthcare, science and information technology.  Healthcare administrators come from a wide variety of backgrounds.  Some may have had direct patient care experience while others may have specialized in business, administration, finance, public health or a specific area of healthcare including human resources.

This program will provide the skills to effectively manage people and systems within healthcare organizations.  Students will analyze and identify effective solutions in healthcare as the industry increasingly relies upon technology and data to improve the quality and efficiency of care. The curriculum will address the complexities of the healthcare system and students will synthesize trends and issues related to healthcare management to gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that today’s healthcare systems present. Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in both traditional and nontraditional settings and industries including healthcare provider organizations, consulting, government agencies, law firms, insurance companies, extended care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, information technology, medical software and healthcare informatics and analytics. 

Upon completion of the program, students will be employable by hospitals, medical centers, physicians, medical insurance companies, biomedical laboratories and policy centers in the field of healthcare management. Students must select one of the following concentrations:

• Health Informatics
• Organizational Excellence

Program Requirements

Students must complete 36 hours of graduate coursework to earn a Master of Science in Healthcare Management and corresponding graduate certificate associated with their concentration. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Healthcare Management are expected to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of today’s healthcare system including delivery, finances, quality, regulatory policies and practices and compliance, organization effectiveness and clinical and support services;
• Demonstrate competencies in communication, interpersonal relations, management and leadership;
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources, advocacy and cultural competence with individuals, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan;
• Apply and evaluate the efficacy of information technology in improving patient care, patient outcomes and a creating a safe patient care environment, and
• Analyze the impact of social policy, finance, regulations, and legislation on healthcare for individuals, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan, and for the professional practice of healthcare management, through an ethical-legal framework.