Healthcare Management MS

Earn your degree from Charlton

The Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM) provides you with the knowledge and tools to help improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery and become an agent for positive change. Professionals working in healthcare and those interested in influencing the field learn how to save time and money, improve quality of care, redesign organizational processes, and reduce implementation errors.

Throughout the program, you will strengthen your managerial skills, which you’ll be able to immediately apply to the workforce. You’ll also learn how to analyze and measure health systems' performance, improve processes and productivity, and use data to guide improvements and support patient care delivery.

Employment outlook

An aging population, heightened awareness of global pandemics, and a higher prevalence of chronic diseases will drive continued growth for employment in this profession well into the future. Graduates of this program are prepared to advance their careers and become organizational leaders, including within healthcare innovation companies and for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Graduates may also find employment with health systems providers and health insurance carriers.