Master of Science in Health Administration

About

Saint Louis University's health administration, M.S. degree provides a convenient route to a graduate degree for working professionals looking to advance their careers in health care management. This unique degree allows people to transition into the health care field from other industries at all stages of their careers. Health care is a rapidly growing industry needing highly competent managers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. SLU's M.S. program in health administration is ideal for students who want the flexibility to complete their degree quickly and completely online but may also benefit from gaining additional health care experience or professional development support. Students who complete this degree are prepared to assume management roles in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, nursing and residential facilities, home health care delivery organizations, pharmaceutical companies, managed care organizations, government agencies and related entities. The Department of Health Management and Policy in the College for Public Health and Social Justice offers SLU's M.S. in health administration. In addition to the university-level accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, the college is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Within this structure, students enroll in one course at a time, offered in an accelerated format over four weeks, with a one-week transition between courses. Students work through the weekly modules at their own pace, which is convenient for those who are busy with family and work obligations. All courses are offered completely online in a flexible, asynchronous format, which allows students to study at their own pace and work around busy schedules.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Hospital Administrator, Clinic Manager, Health Services Manager, Insurance Operations Manager, Nursing Home Administrator, Public Health Program Director, Health Policy Analyst, Patient Services Director, Health Information Manager, Quality Improvement Director, Risk Management Director, Compliance Officer (Healthcare), Insurance Operations Manager, Occupational Health Director, Community Health Director, Managed Care Director, Wellness Program Director, Pharmaceutical Services Manager, Medical Practice Administrator, Long-Term Care Director, Academic & Research Administrator, Rehabilitation Services Director, Emergency Management Director, Telehealth Program Director, Strategic Planning Director (Healthcare), Human Resources Director (Healthcare), Global Health Program Director.