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Health Care Administration and Management Master's Degree

Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Management

Offered fully online

Master the Health Care Field with a Fully Online Degree

If you are a health care professional — or seeking a new career in the field — our 36-credit fully online Master of Science in health care administration and management will equip you with the tools and skills needed to successfully plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services.

This degree can be completed in as little as 18 months (six semesters).

Fully Online Program Details

Point Park’s online programs are offered in a flexible format at an affordable cost. Online courses are 8 weeks long and are always offered asynchronously for your convenience. 

Online students have access to the same great benefits as those on campus:

  • Point Park faculty with real-world experience.
  • Small online class sizes for individualized attention.
  • A full spectrum of University resources.
  • A student success advisor offering support from application to graduation, who will guide you to successfully complete your degree.

Cohorts begin every semester. Apply now!

Learn more in our Virtual Open House video

Meet the Growing Demand for Health Care Managers

The rapidly aging American population and overall expansion of health care have created an increase in demand for highly-trained professionals to manage our country's health care centers and services. 

As the health care industry expands, opportunities for management, consulting and executive-level positions will continue to grow. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

  • In 2022, $104,830 per year was the median pay for medical and health services managers.
  • Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. 
  • Medical and health services managers have the potential to earn more than $150,000 with a master's degree and years of experience.

Course Options & Topics

Health care managers must stay on the forefront of changes in health care laws, regulations and technology.

Our M.S. program offers a rigorous curriculum of quantitative and qualitative classes integrating theoretical learning, scholarly research and case analysis in national and global health care policies and practices. Courses include:

  • Accounting for Health Care Managers
  • Health Economics
  • Financial Management of Health Systems
  • Marketing and Strategic Planning in Health Care
  • Global Health Care Administration and Management
  • Ethics and Leadership for Health Care Managers

Additionally, students in our program:

  • Prepare and present a capstone project addressing a real-world problem in the health care field
  • Build a portfolio showcasing their knowledge, skills and experience as a way to help them enter or advance in the health care career field

Meet Our Faculty

Career Options

With a master’s degree in health care administration and management, you will have the option to pursue various positions in government, nonprofit and private health care organizations, such as:

  • Clinical manager
  • Health care consultant
  • Health information manager
  • Health insurance manager
  • Home health agency manager
  • Hospital administrator
  • Pharmaceutical company manager
  • Physician group practice manager
  • Nursing home administrator
  • Research facility supervisor

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