Health Care Administration, MS
36
Total Credit Hours
1.5-2
Years (Avg.)
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Online learning at Marshall University offers all-online undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs.
Program Overview

The online Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MS) degree provides graduates with the necessary skills to manage the complexities of delivering quality care in the dynamic health care environment.

Students completing the program frequently pursue employment opportunities in environments ranging from hospitals and medical practices to health insurers. While the health care administration graduate program attracts individuals from all undergraduate disciplines, many students with clinical backgrounds and are interested in building management skills with a focus toward their clinical expertise.

Faculty members in Marshall University’s Brad D. Smith Graduate School of Business have strong academic backgrounds and professional experience in the fields of business management, accounting, finance, health care administration, human resource management, marketing, economics, law, management information systems, communications and organizational behavior.

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Program Highlights
Accrediation

Marshall’s program in health care administration is accredited by the AACSB, ensuring we follow best practices to offer the latest curriculum. AACSB schools pass rigorous quality standards to provide the best in business education. Graduates from AACSB business schools are recognized by top employers.

HSTA Partnership

This degree program also participates in the Health Science and Technology Academy (HSTA) tuition waiver program for West Virginia students who were part of the HSTA program.

Field Research Capstone

In the final capstone, HCA 695: Field Research in Health Care Management, students undertake a real-world consulting project for a health care organization—researching issues like strategic planning, productivity, quality assurance, risk management, and joint ventures, culminating in a written term paper or comprehensive assessment.

Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the job outlook for medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29% from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than the national average for all careers. In 2024, the median pay for this career was $117,960 per year.

  • Administrative specialist
  • Clinic manager
  • Community health manager
  • Healthcare financial manager
  • Health policy analyst
  • Hospital administrator