Master of Science in Healthcare Administration

The Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Administration degree is designed to advance the knowledge of professionals interested in leadership and management positions in hospitals, healthcare systems, medical practices, and other healthcare businesses. This program of study provides students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the three competency domains of leadership and management, business acumen, and healthcare organizations and systems.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

Evaluate ethical and effective leadership and management skills relevant to successful health administration practice.
Advocate for the importance of policies, issues, and trends that shape healthcare and healthcare delivery in the United States.
Apply the concepts of business to the health care environment.
Support the importance of professional and social responsibility in health administration practice.
Demonstrate communication and relationship management skills required for successful practice at the mid management level and beyond.

Programmatic Admission Requirements

The following is required for admission into this program. All documentation must be provided prior to course registration:

Acceptance: Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale or a conferred Master’s Degree in another discipline.

Please visit our AMU or APU graduate admission page for more information on institutional admission requirements