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Indiana University Online

Healthcare Management, M.S.

Prepare to take on leadership roles with a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from IU Online. With classes taught by two of the nation’s most respected schools—O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Kelley School of Business—this degree gives you the competitive edge you need to advance your career.

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Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 36

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $753.83

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $1434.35

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree overview

The IU Online Master of Science in Healthcare Management prepares you to make sound, data-driven decisions in healthcare. You’ll develop the practical competencies that the healthcare industry seeks, including healthcare literacy, problem-solving skills, core business skills, competency in data and analytics, leadership abilities, and emotional intelligence.

Take your education to the next level with national certifications that teach you best practices and provide the most in-demand skills in the workplace. Through the support of Kelley School of Business career services and top-ranked advisors, you can pick a concentration that best suits your career needs.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

The M.S.H.M program armed me with the tools to go from having no healthcare experience, to jumping into a healthcare role and being able to thrive.

Jairus Johnson M.S.H.M.

To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor’s degree

Applications require:

  • $70 application fee
  • Three references
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume or CV
  • Personal Statement
    • Discuss what leading for the greater good means to you. Describe your passion, and how an O’Neill degree will help you to make your passion actionable.

International applicants will be required to submit English proficiency scores (IELTS or TOEFL)

GRE and GMAT scores are optional for admission to an O'Neill Online Program

Fall deadline: July 15

Your IU Online Master of Science in Healthcare Management prepares you for such careers as:

  • Healthcare administration fellow
  • Innovation analyst
  • Healthcare specialist
  • Infection prevention specialist
  • Business consultant
  • Project manager
  • Project coordinator
  • Assistant director
  • Account manager
  • Marketing associate
  • Patient access operations analyst

To earn the M.S. in Healthcare Management, you must complete 36 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Kelley School of Business courses (18 credit hours)
  • Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs courses (18 credit hours)

These courses represent a sampling of core courses. A full course plan will be crafted upon program admittance.

Core classes:

  • Health Policy
  • Heath Management
  • Leadership
  • Data Analysis
  • Operations
  • Marketing

Elective options:

  • Healthcare Finance 
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Managing Diversity 
  • Project Management 
  • Washington Campus Program 
  • Strategy 
  • Negotiation 
  • Management Consulting 

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses (Public) tool.

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