MSM in Healthcare Administration

The Master of Science in management degree program focuses on theories and skills needed to lead and manage public, private, and nonprofit organizations. The degree program is designed for professionals who, as they assume increasing responsibility within their organizations, recognize the importance of expertise in a particular area with breadth of knowledge across key organizational processes.

Important topics covered within core management areas include: the organization/environment relationship, acquisition and analysis of information, organizational communication, leadership and decision making, financial analysis and resource allocation, and strategy development and implementation. Each specialty area presents the theories and practices needed for the continuing development of individual expertise in an industry and/or professional field. Throughout the curriculum, major emphasis is on the effects of rapid technological and global changes on organizations and managerial processes and the consequent ethical and moral responsibilities of leaders and managers to society at large.

The Health Care Administration track prepares students to assume administrative and managerial positions in health care organizations including hospitals, nursing and long-term facilities, managed care organizations (MCOs), and ambulatory care facilities. Although previous experience in health care is not a requirement, all entering students should be familiar with the fundamental values, practices, vocabulary, and basic concepts regarding health services organization and delivery if they are to be successful in this track.

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