The Brad D. Smith Graduate School of Business offers an affordable, accredited Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Health Care Administration that provides graduates with the necessary skills to manage the complexities of delivering quality care in the dynamic health care environment. This specialized business degree provides a firm foundation for the understanding of and leadership within the health care field. Emphasis of the health care administration graduate program at Marshall is placed on a global view of the health care industry rather than targeted sectors.
Students completing the program frequently pursue employment opportunities in environments ranging from hospitals and medical practices to health insurers. While the health care administration graduate program attracts individuals from all undergraduate disciplines, many students with clinical backgrounds and are interested in building management skills with a focus toward their clinical expertise.
Marshall’s M.S. program in health care administration is accredited by the AACSB, ensuring we follow best practices to offer the latest curriculum. AACSB schools pass rigorous quality standards to provide the best in business education. Graduates from AACSB business schools are recognized by top employers.
Faculty members in Marshall University’s Brad D. Smith Graduate School of Business have strong academic backgrounds and professional experience in the fields of business management, accounting, finance, health care administration, human resource management, marketing, economics, law, management information systems, communications and organizational behavior.
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Faculty have strong academic backgrounds, and on-the-job experiences across the board in business management, accounting, finance, health care administration, human resource management, marketing, economics, law, management information systems, communications, and organizational behavior.
Our program in health care administration is accredited by the AACSB, ensuring we follow best practices to offer the latest curriculum.
Graduates of the program are well prepared for the job market, with students frequently pursuing employment opportunities in environments ranging from hospitals and medical practices to health insurers.
- Management Analyst
- Health Care Executive
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Admission Requirements
Full Admission
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website: www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission.
Applicants also must submit a copy of their resume and must either have:
- An undergraduate degree from an accepted, accredited institution with an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate coursework.
or - An undergraduate degree from an accepted, accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5-2.99 on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate university work, and, in addition to the resume, two letters of recommendation. Applicants may also submit additional documents such as statement of purpose, test scores, etc.
or - A doctoral degree from an accepted, accredited institution.
Conditional Admission
Conditional Admission can be granted for one term if the applicant meets all program requirements for admission except they have not officially graduated with their bachelor’s degree. Once the degree is granted, the applicant would need to resubmit his or her official transcripts for full admission.
Note: Applicants may be asked to submit additional material if needed before an admission decision is made. Generally, more students apply to the H.C.A. program than are accepted each year; therefore, the selection process is competitive.