Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration

The Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration provides an educational opportunity at the graduate level to equip healthcare leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills to strategically lead various types of healthcare organizations. Insurance companies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, outpatient facilities, doctors’ offices, and many other employment settings require college-educated professionals with a solid foundation in business, an in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry and its impact on public health and the economy, and an ability to strategically lead for organizational success and sustainability. This program also prepares students for admission to doctoral programs related to healthcare leadership.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Master of Science degree with a major in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration:

Students earning the Master of Science (MS) degree with a major in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration must satisfy all general University requirements for graduate programs and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

Core Course Requirements

Required

BUS 503	Accounting and Financial Analysis	3
HCM 510	Human Capital Management in Healthcare	3
HCM 620	Health Information Systems and Analytics	3
HCM 645	Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement	3
HCM 652	Organizational Theory, Policy, and Ethics	3
HCM 675	Strategic Planning and Implementation in Healthcare	3
HCM 701	Healthcare Management & Administration Capstone Experience	3
LDR 500	Influential Leadership	3
LDR 654	Strategic Thinking, Behavior, and Leadership	3
LDR 680	Human Capital Leadership	3

Total Credit Hours: 30

Total Credit Hours: 30