Health Care Administration, M.S.
Graduate Degree
Program Overview

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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Program Highlights
Experienced Faculty

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.

Accredited

Our program in health care administration is accredited by the AACSB, ensuring we follow best practices to offer the latest curriculum.

Prepared

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.

Career Opportunities
The growing complexity and rapid pace of change in the health care system have created an urgent need for professionals who have knowledge and skills in finance, management information systems, strategy and law provided by the Master of Science in Health Care Administration program at Marshall University in West Virginia. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2018 median annual salary for health care administraters was $99,730. Job growth from 2018-2028 is projected to be eighteen percent.
  • Management Analyst
  • Health Care Executive
  • Medical and Health Services Managers
  • Medical Records and Health Information Technician