Master of Science in Healthcare Management

Michigan State University’s Master of Science in Healthcare Management provides talented healthcare professionals with the vital skills and business acumen needed to sustain optimal performance in the complex and dynamic healthcare landscape.

The demand for professionals with healthcare and business knowledge is high. The job growth for medical and health services managers nationwide is projected to grow by 28% between 2022 and 2032.* The M.S. in Healthcare Management is designed to transform healthcare professionals into tomorrow’s leaders and help provide a path for career advancement. Professionals throughout the industry should enroll, including:

• Experienced healthcare managers with a drive to be a leader in the field
• Doctors, nurses, mental health professionals and allied health professionals looking to move into a healthcare management role
• Healthcare professionals seeking to expand their earning potential
• Experienced professionals with a drive to step into a healthcare management role and be a leader in their field
• Aspiring professionals across industries seeking to make a shift into healthcare management
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Technology [March 28, 2024]. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth. [Degree or Certificate] program options do not guarantee career or salary outcomes. Students should conduct independent research for specific employment information.

What You’ll Learn

The M.S. in Healthcare Management program will address the study, application and research of healthcare management within a solid business framework.

The interdisciplinary curriculum grounds students in healthcare-specific courses in disciplines such as economics, law, information systems, marketing, supply chain and human resource management, with emphasis on strategic decision making, analysis and planning, and effective negotiations within the healthcare setting.

This multifaceted approach to healthcare management thoroughly equips students with business-centered healthcare knowledge and skills in:

• Critical thinking and innovation in healthcare
• Communications and interpersonal effectiveness
• Analysis and problem solving
• Economic policy and information systems
• Population health and patient experience
• Healthcare law and policy
• Global health care and the impact of globalization
• Analytics in Healthcare

To be considered for MSU’s Master of Science in Healthcare Management, ideal candidates should:

• Be currently employed full-time or have been employed in the healthcare industry (including hospitals, pharmaceuticals, physician associations, surgical centers, medical suppliers, assisted care facilities, device manufacturers, insurance, consulting, or public policy) or at least 3 years of full-time experience in any industry.
• Have a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.00 in the last two years of your program.
• Have a high degree of potential for advancement to an organizational leadership role.
• Have some background knowledge of and exposure to word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
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Admission to the program is selective and meeting the minimum standards listed does not guarantee admission. The applicant’s overall record is considered, including the student’s statement of objectives, recommendations, academic transcripts, and other documentation as required.

Applicants must submit the following items:

• $100 non-refundable application submission and transcript fee
• All required application documents
• Transcripts
• Transcripts from Michigan State University are not required. The official undergraduate transcript is required and must include a conferral date from the regional or nationally accredited institution.
• Three letters of recommendations from a professional, work-related reference, preferably a supervisor.
• A statement of purpose that describes relevant education, relevant work experience and describes how the applicant intends to apply the degree to his or her career and how this degree will help them achieve their career goals. The statement should be between 250 – 1,000 words.
• Resume (with detailed work experience)

Transfer Credit Policy

• • As a rule, the Program does not accept transfer credits and will only review and consider a request to transfer credits in rare and exceptional circumstances.