Master of Science in Health Services Administration
Strayer University’s Master of Science in Health Services Administration prepares students to examine healthcare systems, healthcare leadership, organizational operations, and the strategic factors that influence healthcare delivery and organizational performance. The program provides advanced knowledge in healthcare management, healthcare policy, operations, leadership, ethics, technology, and data informed decision making while helping students build analytical, communication, and strategic problem solving skills relevant to healthcare organizations.
Designed for working adults and flexible learning formats, the curriculum explores both traditional and emerging challenges within healthcare environments, including healthcare quality improvement, healthcare technology integration, regulatory compliance, workforce leadership, operational strategy, and organizational performance. Students develop practical knowledge that may support career pathways across hospitals, clinics, healthcare systems, insurance organizations, community health organizations, and related healthcare focused environments.
Students may have the opportunity to earn micro-credentials on the way to completing their degree.
Core Concepts
• Analyze healthcare systems, policy, and organizational strategy
• Examine healthcare leadership, operations, and performance improvement practices
• Explore healthcare quality, compliance, and technology integration
• Understand healthcare finance, workforce leadership, and operational effectiveness
• Apply analytical thinking, communication, and strategic problem solving in healthcare environments
Practical Competencies
• Healthcare leadership and organizational management
• Strategic planning and operational improvement
• Healthcare policy and regulatory awareness
• Healthcare finance and resource management fundamentals
• Data informed healthcare decision making
• Organizational communication and team leadership
• Quality improvement and performance evaluation
• Healthcare technology and systems awareness
• Ethical leadership in healthcare environments
• Change management and organizational problem solving
Students may tailor their health services administration degree by selecting a concentration aligned with their professional interests, including:
Graduates of the MSHS program are prepared to pursue leadership and administrative roles across the healthcare sector, including positions in healthcare management, policy development and health services operations.
Disclaimers
Completion of the Strayer University Master of Science in Health Services Administration program does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for licensure as a healthcare administrator in any state. Students pursuing professional healthcare certifications should contact their respective state health departments to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program.
Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the program.
This program is not available at the Maryland or New Jersey campuses. This program is available in an online-only format to Maryland and New Jersey students.
Strayer business programs create value for students by providing a flexible, innovative and career-focused experience to maximize their economic mobility and empower them to succeed in business. The Strayer University Master of Science in Health Services Administration degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, 913.339.9356.
Students are advised to review the Graduate Degree Conferral Requirements to ensure they satisfy all of the general requirements for a graduate degree, including the minimum grade that must be earned in certain courses.
Area I – Core Component
Required Courses
| HSA 501 | Management in Healthcare | |
| HSA 505 | Health Services Strategic Marketing | |
| OR | |
| PAD 501 | Grantsmanship in Public Administration | |
| HSA 510 | Health Economics | |
| HSA 520 | Health Information Systems | |
| HSA 515 | Healthcare Policy, Law and Ethics | |
| HSA 525 | Health Financial Management | |
| HSA 530 | Health Services Human Resource Management | |
| HSA 599 | Health Services Administration Capstone | |
| MAT 543 | Quantitative Methods for Health Services | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40.5 |
Area II – Concentration Component
Students must choose one of the following concentrations to complete the Master of Science in Health Services Administration.
Clinical Care Management Concentration
The Clinical Care Management Concentration is designed to expose students to healthcare services and the related administrative and management functions. Students will learn administrative practices including supervision, strategic planning, change management, policy and fiscal responsibility related to quality care delivery strategies in the healthcare environment. Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of health care ethics, patient rights and safety and regulatory compliance.
| HSA 540 | Healthcare Operations Management | |
| HSA 545 | Long-Term Care Management | |
| HSA 546 | Physician's Practice Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Public Health Management Concentration
The Public Health Management Concentration is designed to provide opportunities for students to obtain broad knowledge and basic skills in the core areas of public health. In addition, students will explore the basic principles of health service management, the complexities associated with public health and optimization methods deployed by managers and leaders in the health management environment.
| HSA 535 | Managerial Epidemiology | |
| HSA 550 | Public Health Management | |
| HSA 551 | Environmental Health Management | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 54.0