Online Master's in Healthcare Management

Affordable tuition and flexible course schedules put your goals in reach.

$699

Per Credit Tuition + $0 Fees

36

Credits to Complete

Spring 1

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Jan 8

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Next Start Date:

Jan 25

Healthcare is growing. So is your potential.

Are you inspired to shape the future of healthcare?

The healthcare sector is complex and constantly changing. To navigate this challenging landscape, organizations need leaders who know the industry and understand how to manage the systems and teams behind it.

We built our Master of Science in Healthcare Management to equip you with the skills and expertise to thrive in leadership roles across this growing field. As a student in our program, you’ll learn from accomplished academics and professionals with deep industry experience. After graduating, you’ll be prepared to plan, direct, and coordinate healthcare services in a range of settings – from hospitals and medical clinics to public health agencies and managed care facilities.

Our career-focused program can be completed in as little as two years, and offers a choice of concentrations:

  • Quality Management and Patient Safety: learn how to plan, organize, and evaluate the performance of a healthcare organization’s quality improvement initiatives.
  • Project Management in Healthcare: learn how to plan and organize a healthcare organization’s projects from start to finish and evaluate their effectiveness.

Whether you’re employed in the field or exploring a career change, our affordable, IACBE-accredited curriculum can position you for a successful future in healthcare management. Contact us to see how an M.S. in Healthcare Management from SUO could advance your goals.

A low residency option is available for F-1 Visa holding students starting Fall 2026. Learn more about Master’s programs for F-1 Visa holders.

Stevenson University Online’s Master’s in Healthcare Management is accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).


For graduate Joseph Smith, Stevenson University’s online Master’s in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Project Management was the perfect choice for advancing his healthcare career with curricula that was immediately applicable in the workplace, the personalized support and mentoring of knowledgeable faculty expert, and the flexibility and affordability that fit his busy work and family life.

Best Online MHA Programs in Maryland, according to HealthcareManagement.org

Career Connection student appointments for resume reviews, LinkedIn profile support, mock interviews, and more

Projected nationwide growth for medical and health services managers, according to U.S. Department of Labor

Projected Maryland job openings for medical and health services managers through 2034, according to U.S. Department of Labor

Why Stevenson?

  • Online classes offered in convenient eight-week sessions
  • Asynchronous format lets you learn at your pace
  • Personalized attention from your Student Success Coach
  • Affordably-priced with partnership discounts and financial aid available

Career Outcomes

You can pursue a range of career paths with an M.S. in Healthcare Management, including:

  • Administrative Supervisor
  • Case Report Writer
  • Clinical Managers
  • Electronic Medical Records Analyst
  • Healthcare Program Administrator
  • Home Health Administrator
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Information Technology Director
  • Practice Manager
  • Quality Data Manager

Discover Real-World Relevance

As a graduate of our online M.S. in Healthcare Management program, you will learn how to:

  • Analyze the performance of a healthcare system or organization
  • Evaluate the health status of populations and address service gaps
  • Adapt organizational operations to changing health policies
  • Promote organizational and clinical excellence
  • Manage information resources
  • Effectively communicate with external and internal stakeholders

Explore Classes

Choose from a variety of courses including:

  • Healthcare Management and Administration
  • Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics
  • Human Resources Development in Healthcare
  • Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
  • Health Care Finance: Challenges
  • Teamwork in Healthcare Settings
  • Patient Satisfaction and Quality Improvement
  • Internship in Healthcare (3-6 credits)

Explore more courses and program options in our catalog

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Admission Requirements:

  • Completed online application
  • Completion of bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website.
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
  • One professional letter of recommendation from a current or past supervisor.
  • Personal statement
  • Resume of professional experience.

Certificate Options

Learn more about our 15-credit graduate certificate in Quality Management and Patient Safety

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Student Spotlight

Justin Buonomo

Master’s in Healthcare Management

“An online degree it makes it a lot more viable option to fit it into a busy schedule. The professors were very open with helping with anything I really needed.”