Healthcare Management (M.S.)
Healthcare management equips you to lead hospitals, clinics and health systems. This 30-hour program, which is offered both on campus and online, is a specialized graduate degree that bridges the gap between clinical practice and business administration.
This program prepares you for leadership roles in the healthcare sector and acquire the necessary skills to direct medical facilities, optimize healthcare delivery and navigate complex industry regulations. It also combines core business competencies with healthcare-specific knowledge, including economics, human resources, entrepreneurship, strategy and information systems.
Is Healthcare Management Right for You?
- Do you have business acumen?
- Do you want to help people?
- Do you have the ability to mediate?
- Can you easily adapt to change?
Choose On-Campus or Online
Earn your healthcare management degree on-campus or completely online. Choose the option that's made for you.
Healthcare Management Courses
As a healthcare management major, you'll take courses such as:- Managerial Decision Making
- Healthcare Economics
- Healthcare Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare Strategy
- Healthcare Analytics and AI
What Path Will You Take After Graduation?
Obtaining an M.S. in Healthcare Management opens doors to leadership roles in hospitals, clinics, insurance firms, consulting, health informatics and nursing homes. These roles require expertise in operations, finance and compliance. LU's College of Business also offers an M.S. in Healthcare Analytics for those interested in more of the data science side of the healthcare sector.
Careers for Healthcare Management Grads
- Hospitality administrator
- Clinical manager
- Healthcare consultant
Where Do Grads Work?
- Private practitioners
- Hospitals and clinics
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation centers
- Insurance companies
- Government health agencies