You have a passion for healthcare, systems, and people. With a degree in Healthcare Management from EMU, you can develop your skills to be prepared to enter a career where you can make a difference. Our Master’s in Healthcare Management program uniquely challenges students to take courses broadly from several disciplines. This program targets early career healthcare administrators who are currently working in a related field. While work experience in a healthcare field is preferred, it is not required. This program is typically completed in two years with start dates in both the fall and spring. If students are seeking executive healthcare positions, they should pursue the MBA.
Are you also interested in earning an MBA? We additionally offer a dual MBA/Healthcare Management degree.
Distinctives of our Healthcare Management Degree
- an online program with small class size, taught by expert faculty
- a terminal Master of Arts degree (37 semester hours) or one-year certificate (15 semester hours)
- unique course requirements include a practical course in conflict transformation skills
- two options for summer cross-cultural programs to develop your intercultural competence skills
- capstone projects are developed and implemented with faculty mentorship
- integration of your healthcare management knowledge and skills through implementation of a meaningful on-site project
