As the healthcare industry continues to advance, it needs leaders who can guide institutions through huge shifts in technology, business models, and the needs of patients. With a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from ourKing Graduate School, you can prepare to join that next generation of leaders — and take your healthcare career to a new level.
People are living longer lives, leading to an increased demand in healthcare. At the same time, there is a renewed emphasis on providing not only quality care, but equitable care for diverse populations. Healthcare leaders in both public and private healthcare systems are reexamining value-based care models, marketing and communication strategies, reimbursement models, and more.
No one knows what the future of healthcare will look like. Politics, government regulations, and economic shifts will all play a role. What we doknow is that new leaders need to be ready for these challenges. With a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Monroe, you will be.
I’m so excited to be advancing in such a fast growing field.
Dolis Ruiz
MS Health Care Administration, 2020
Why a Major in Health Care Administration?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that in the coming years, the number of jobs in the healthcare sector could grow by as much as 13%. That’s even more impressive when you realize that it outperforms the average rate of growth for all occupations by 160%.
More impressive still is the projected growth rate for health services administration jobs. Roles for medical and health services managers could grow by an incredible 28%, more than twice as fast as jobs in the rest of the healthcare sector.
A Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration will give you the competitive edge in a booming marketplace. When you earn that degree from the King Graduate School, you’ll have access to our network of relationships withsome of the nation’s top-ranking medical facilities— right here in our hometown of New York City.
Curriculum
We designed the MS in Health Care Administration to train future leaders across the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. As a master’s candidate, you’ll learn how to apply technology, evidence-based decision-making strategies, and critical thinking skills to the delivery, configuration, and management of healthcare services.
You’ll study underexpert faculty members who are themselves leaders in the healthcare field. Together, you’ll dive into:
Health care policy, law, and regulations
Health care economics
Research methods in health care
Marketing and strategic planning in health care
Health care information systems (informatics) and managing health information
Organizational behavior and leadership principles
You’ll see how all of these factors can come together to improve the quality of patient outcomes. And you’ll learn how to bring them together through effective organizational leadership.
No matter where your career takes you, you’ll be ready to serve the needs of all stakeholders — and most importantly, those of the communities and individuals you serve.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration?
The MS in Health Care Administration is a (5)-semester program. Full-time students can earn their master’s degree in less than two (2) years on our accelerated three (3)-semester academic calendar.
Master’s in Health Care Administration 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.**
We’re fortunate to live in a time when health care keeps improving at a rapid pace. Treatments that didn’t even exist just a decade ago are now saving and enhancing the lives of millions. One of the wonderful things about health care is that it never stops improving. In this course, Health Care Administration students will learn how to use systematic methods to identify opportunities for improvement, implement change, and assess outcomes.
For years,U.S. News & World Report has named Monroe as one of the Best Value Schoolsin Regional Universities North. It’s an honor we’re proud to have — and an honor we work hard to deserve.
On top of our already affordable tuition and fees, we offer financial aid services that are second to none. Our financial aid counselors will work with you one-on-one to get you every grant, scholarship, and loan for which you qualify. If you work for one of our 400-plus partner organizations, you could be eligible for a Corporate Partnership Grant that covers up to 20% of your tuition costs.
Your Future Health Care Administration Career
The MS in Health Care Administration will prepare you to work in management positions in the private sector, government agencies (including the military), nonprofit organizations, and more. Your skills will be well-suited to a variety of healthcare settings that include:
Hospitals
Managed care organizations
Private physicians’ clinics
Ambulatory care facilities
Long-term care facilities
Insurance companies
Home health agencies
Pharmaceutical companies
Consulting firms
Public health interest groups
You’ll also have a lot of flexibility when it comes to shaping your individual career path. Health Care Administration graduates can work in many different areas, including:
Finance and budgeting
Human resources
Operations management
Healthcare technology
Public policy
Information technology
Strategic planning
Whether you go by the title of healthcare administrator, medical and health services manager, or anything else, you’ll be on a path to ever greater leadership opportunities. Some healthcare executives can even rise to C-suite positions within their organizations.
Discover What You Can Achieve
With a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from theKing Graduate School, you’ll have the tools you need to help shape the future of healthcare — and your own.
Discover what that future holds. We’ll be here to show you the way.
