Healthcare Administration Master of Science (M.S.)

Twelve courses (36 credits) must be completed successfully to qualify for the Master of Science degree in Healthcare Administration. The MS degree spans the entirety of the dynamic healthcare industry. Our program includes an overview of the US healthcare system and healthcare specific courses in law, finance, policy, human resources, analytics, ethics, public health, and a capstone course. 

Internships are required for students in the combined bachelor’s/master’s program and for other students who do not have healthcare experience. Internships are pursued in fields where students are likely to direct their future activities or where they may develop expertise in supplementary areas for policy or consulting. Students discuss possibilities with the graduate program director, assess their suitability to career plans, and develop specific proposals for placement. A three-credit internship of 120 hours may be taken in a variety of administrative settings, such as hospitals, homecare facilities, mental health facilities, long-term care facilities, regulatory agencies, third-party payers, proprietary and nonproprietary systems, state and national associations.

Core Courses

(9 courses/27 credits)

Possible Electives

Students must also complete three elective courses (9 credits). Possible elective courses are as follows. Other graduate level courses may be substituted with the graduate program director's approval.

• The Cybersecurity courses listed in the Certificate program below
• The Healthcare Leadership courses listed in the Certificate program below

Degree Plan for M.S Healthcare Administration

Healthcare Administration M.S. (Fall Start)

The plan above is a suggested or recommended plan for students to consider. HCA-501 Introduction to Healthcare should be taken in the student's first semester, if possible, as it serves as an introduction to the program. Most courses do not have prerequisites so may be taken in any order. HCA-547 Application of Healthcare Management Theory is the capstone course and is taken at the conclusion of the student's graduate healthcare studies. Completion of pre-requisites is required or approval from the graduate program director.

Healthcare Administration M.S. (Spring Start)

The plan above is a suggested or recommended plan for students to consider. HCA-501 Introduction to Healthcare should be taken in the student's first semester, if possible, as it serves as an introduction to the program. Most courses do not have prerequisites so may be taken in any order. HCA-547 Application of Healthcare Management Theory is the capstone course and is taken at the conclusion of the student's graduate healthcare studies. Completion of pre-requisites is required or approval from the graduate program director.