Program Overview

Master of Science in Healthcare Management Online

The Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHCM) online program is designed for individuals working in healthcare who wish to advance their careers. With this degree, students can maximize their career development, enhance their company's policies and processes, positively impact patient care, and improve the work environment of their staff.

Degree Type and Program Type

• Degree Type: Master's Degree
• Program Type: Graduate

Location and College

• Location: Online
• College: Business & Computing
• Department: Management

What Makes Our Master of Science in Healthcare Management Unique?

Students earning an MSHCM online will learn business and management skills vital to succeeding in the healthcare sector. The program offers:

• Customization options with emphasis areas in administration, informatics, quality and patient safety, and general.
• The opportunity to complete an internship for credit, providing hands-on experience.
• The chance to work with and learn from faculty with industry experience.

Career Opportunities

The additional management training earned with an MSHCM can help individuals stand out in their current position and prepare them for higher management roles. Potential career paths include:

• Ambulatory Care Manager
• Assisted Living Administrator
• Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager
• Health Information Manager

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Healthcare Management Curriculum consists of 30 hours, including:

Core Requirements:

• BA600 Organizational Behavior in Practice (3)
• BA620 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (3)
• BA656 Applied Human Resource Management (3)
• EC585 Healthcare Economics (3)
• HA681 Health Administration Policy (3)

Electives:

• Choose 3 hours from:
  • HA657 Applied Research Project in Healthcare (3)
  • HA658 Internship in Healthcare (3)

Comprehensive Examination:

• Choose one of the following with the advice of the program coordinator:
  • GR698 Master's Final Comprehensive Examination (0)
  • GR699 Master's Oral Examination (0)

Emphasis Options:

Administration (Choose 12 hours)

• HA510 Healthcare Performance Improvement (3)
• HA555 Fundamentals of Medical Practice Management (3)
• HA556 Topics in Healthcare Administration
• HA557 Healthcare Law and Regulatory Compliance (3)
• HA582 Healthcare Budgeting and Reimbursement (3)
• HA586 Healthcare Strategy and Marketing (3)

Informatics

• BA630 Integrated Decision Information Systems (3)
• HA520 Introduction to Healthcare Quality (3)
• HA540 Healthcare Informatics (3)
• HA545 Healthcare Database Systems (3)

Admission Requirements

Applicants are eligible for admission if they qualify under one of the following scenarios:

• Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Graduate degree
• Bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 - 2.99, with:
  • Regular Admission with documentation of one of the following:
    • 5 years of managerial work experience
    • An active healthcare provider license
    • Recognized professional certification
  • Probationary Admission otherwise, requiring completion of the first 9 graduate credit hours with grades of B or better.
• Individuals with a Bachelor's degree cumulative GPA under 2.50 may be considered for Probationary Admission with additional documentation demonstrating preparation for graduate school.

Prerequisite Courses

• Principles of Management (MG 301)
• QM 257 Business Analytics I or BA 601 Graduate Business Statistics Essentials
• Management Information Systems (MI 375/BA 605) (required only for informatics option)

Accelerated Program

The accelerated Master of Science in Healthcare Management degree program allows students to take up to 12 hours of classes in their senior year to count for both undergraduate and graduate credit.

Accreditation

The Harrison College of Business and Computing, which houses this program, holds the accreditation of the AACSB, an honor held by only 6% of business programs worldwide. Accreditation by the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) recognizes the college for "deep" internationalization of all facets of its business program.