Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration (Online)
Degree Type
Master of Science (MS)
Study Options
Online
Hybrid
Like everything else in the modern world, the way we deliver healthcare is constantly evolving. New technologies lead to improved patient outcomes; new care models lead to new financial considerations; and a changing society leads to shifting priorities in healthcare.
With a Master of Science (MS) in Health Care Administration from Monroe, you’ll be ready to face those changes head-on. Our program at the King Graduate School will show you what it takes to be a leader in 21st-century healthcare. And thanks to our innovative remote learning platform, you can earn your degree online, on a schedule that works with your busy life. Read on to discover what an online Healthcare Administration degree can do for you.
That means there’s never been a better time to get an MS in Health Care Administration. At the King Graduate School, you’ll develop the technical, analytical, and communication skills you’ll need to succeed in an in-demand field.
Online Curriculum
As an online student, you’ll never have to sacrifice quality for convenience. You’ll study the same broad range of subjects, from the same instructors, as our on-campus students. Topics include:
Health care information systems (informatics) and managing health information
Research methods in health care
Marketing and strategic planning in health care
Health care policy, law, and regulations
Health care economics
Organizational behavior and leadership principles
Your teachers will bring with them years of experience in the healthcare industry. They know what it takes to lead an organization; to manage resources; and to serve the communities that depend on them.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Master’s in Health Care Administration Online?
It takes five (5) semesters to complete the MS in Health Care Administration. For full-time students, that’s less than two (2) years.
Health Care Administration Degree Requirements:
42 total credits*
36 credits of required core courses, including a capstone course
6 elective credits
You can earn your Master’s in Health Care Administration online or in a hybrid online/on-campus format.**
* Depending on their prior education, some MS in Health Care Administration students may be required to take a foundation course in either statistics or economic foundations.
**Per the terms of their student visas, international students must attend three (3) session days per semester in on-campus classes.
In its own way, healthcare administration can be just as complex as medicine itself. Administrators need to understand a wide range of legal and regulatory issues to provide the best possible patient care. In this course, students will learn about topics including the right to treatment, health care contracts and claims, provider licensure, credentialing, peer review and privileges, scope of practice, research compliance, institutional liability, informed consent, and advance directives.
How Much Does an Online Health Care Administration Degree Cost?
As a healthcare administrator, part of your job will be figuring out how to provide patient care that’s accessible, high-quality, and affordable. At Monroe, we apply the same thinking to education.
That strategy has been a success. Year after year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked us among the Best Value Schools in Regional Universities North. It’s not just because of our affordabletuition and fees, or our manageable payment plans. It’s also because you won’t find a more dedicated financial aid staff anywhere else.
Our financial aid counselors will help you secure a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans to pay for your education. We even partner with more than 400 organizations who’ve invested in helping their employees get a college education. If you work for one of them, you could qualify for a Corporate Partnership Grant covering up to 20% of your tuition costs.
Your Future Health Care Administration Career
Your MS in Health Care Administration will give you the freedom to shape a career path that’s uniquely yours. Our graduates have the skills to take on leadership positions in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector, including:
Managed care organizations
Private physicians’ clinics
Hospitals
Pharmaceutical companies
Insurance companies
Ambulatory care facilities
Long-term care facilities
Home health agencies
Consulting firms
Public health interest groups
It’s not just about where you can work; it’s also about what you can do. With your MS in Health Care Administration, you’ll be ready to work in finance and budgeting, human resources, operations management, healthcare technology, strategic planning, public policy, and more.
Discover What You Can Achieve
The future of healthcare is always changing. With a Master’s Degree in Heath Care Administration, you can stay ahead of the curve.
