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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 36
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $739.06
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $1406.20
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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.
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.
To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor’s degree
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Resume
- GRE score (optional)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)
Application Deadlines
Spring priority: Nov 15
Spring deadline: Dec 1
Summer priority: Jan 15
Summer deadline: May 1
Fall priority (Executive Track only): Jul 15
Fall deadline (Executive Track only): Aug 1
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)
Core Curriculum
O'Neill School of Public Health and Environmental Affairs
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPEA-H 525 | Health Economics for Policy and Management | 3 Credits |
| SPCN-H 549 | Health Policy | 3 Credits |
| SPCN-H 600* | MSHM Capstone OR SPEA-V 600 Capstone |
3 Credits 3 Credits |
Kelley School of Business
Traditional Online Pathway
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUKD-C 520 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 Credits |
| BUKD-C 580 | Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 Credits |
| BUS-X 545 | Business Foundations | 6 Credits |
| BUS-Z 540 | HR Systems and Organizational Effectiveness | 1.5 Credits |
| BUKD-X574 | Career Design and Development | 1.5 Credits |
Executive Pathway
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-Z 590 | Independent Study: Leadership Perspectives, Talent Management, and Organizational Change | 1.5 Credits |
| BUEX-V 595 | The Value Chain in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
| BUEX-V 596 | Accounting for Executives in the Life Sciences 1 | 1.5 Credits |
| BUEX-V 596 | Accounting for Executives in the Life Sciences 2 | 1.5 Credits |
| BUEX-V 597 | Strategic Financial Management | 3 Credits |
| BUEX-V 598 | Marketing Management & Strategy in Life Sciences | 3 Credits |
| BUKD-X574 | Career Design and Development | 1.5 Credits |
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