Master of Science in Healthcare Administration Degree Program

Overview

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is a graduate-level degree program that provides healthcare managers with the practical knowledge and skills to lead teams, improve processes, and implement strategy within the complex world of healthcare delivery. This online master's degree in healthcare is designed for busy working professionals wanting to grow their career and leadership skills in the healthcare industry. The program enables students from across the nation to graduate in as little as 21 months. 

Online Degree Format

This fast-paced and in-demand program enables students from around the nation to graduate in as little as 21 months. Our fully-online hybrid model provides students the flexibility to complete a master's degree and still work full-time.  

  • Students take two courses per term and complete the program in 21 months
  • Plan for an average of 20-25 hours of work per week for this program
  • 80% asynchronous, online instruction
  • 20% live, online class

Faculty in this program bring clinical and administrative perspectives to the virtual classroom. The program consists of 54 required credits comprised of the courses listed below. 

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Three years of full-time professional work experience (preferably in healthcare)

  2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

    • If the degree was earned outside of the U.S., it must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree. 

  3. Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 

    • Candidates who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement must submit a low GPA petition as part of the online application. 

Please note, at this time, our program is only available to applicants living within the United States. 

TOEFL scores may be required for applicants whose primary language is not English and for applicants with foreign degrees that were not instructed in English. Minimum accepted TOEFL scores: Paper-based (625), Internet-based (106), Computer-based (263). Scores should be sent directly from Educational Testing Services (ETS) to OHSU using TOEFL Code: 4865 (Oregon Hlth Sci U Sch Medicine). 

This program is offered on a part-time only basis; therefore, we cannot accept applicants on F-1 or J-1 student visas

Application Materials and Process

  1. Apply online 

    • Select Healthcare Management-Masters.

    • Complete all four application sections (personal information, academic history, program materials, and supporting information).

      • Attach a current resume or curriculum vitae

      • Answer the 500-700 word personal statement essay prompts and attach as pdf documents

      • Provide contact information for two professional references

      • Submit official transcripts from every college or university ever attended

  • Please send official transcripts from all colleges and universities ever attended to: 
    OHSU SoM Graduate Admissions 
    3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road  
    Mailcode: L102GS 
    Portland, Oregon 97239-3098 

  • Secure digital transcripts can be emailed directly from institutions to hcmanagement@ohsu.edu 

  • International transcripts may need to be evaluated by WES ICAP. Please consult the WES ICAP website for instructions and fees. Applicants are responsible for the full cost of the service.  

  • Pay the $70 non-refundable application fee and submit the application for review.

    2. Interview

    Once a complete admissions file (online application, transcripts, test scores) has been received and reviewed, qualified candidates will be invited to interview via phone. 

Fall 2025 Priority Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

Fall 2025 Final Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

Have questions about the online application? 

Please email or call customer service at 857-324-2017, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (EST). 

Learning Goal 1 – Systems: Analyze the complex healthcare system across critical domains and scales.

  • Evaluate relevant stakeholders in the US healthcare system.
  • Analyze risks and benefits of proposed solutions across a health system.
  • Propose solutions to address inequities.
  • Assess the impact of healthcare policy on operations.
  • Assess external market factors that impact the organization.

Learning Goal 2 – Analysis & Decision Making: Apply analytic frameworks to complex and ambiguous environments to create evidence-informed recommendations. 

  • Compose actionable problem or need statement.
  • Incorporate social and economic factors into decisions.
  • Formulate actionable, evidence-informed recommendations.
  • Render a financial decision to a business question.

Learning Goal 3 – Leadership & Management: Use awareness of self and others to lead and manage in complex organizations.  

  • Analyze roles, perspectives and agendas of self and others.
  • Integrate multiple perspectives to more fully analyze an organizational situation.
  • Propose plans for ethical action based on values. 

Learning Goal 4 – Communication: Communicate with clarity and brevity, as appropriate to the audience and content.    

  • Compose a written message that is clear, concise, logical, and relevant to the situation.
  • Deliver a spoken message that is clear, concise, logical, and appropriate to the audience.
  • Provide evidence using appropriate citations.
  • Create visuals that support the communication.

The Healthcare Administration MS program at OHSU is transforming career paths. In fact, 100% of recent graduates report that they have successfully secured employment within the healthcare industry by the time of graduation. Students are making a difference in healthcare by working in areas ranging from direct patient care to support services, medical device technology, informatics, pharmaceuticals, public health, health policy, health services managers, and other health related fields. 

  • 88% of recent graduates experienced immediate career advancements since enrolling in the M.S. program. 

  • 24% of the recent graduating class successfully secured new job positions even before graduation.

  • 20% reported changes in title or role.

  • 16% of recent graduates reported a salary increase within six months of graduation.

Healthcare Administration MS students are transforming their careers. Recent graduates are sharing stories of exciting transitions, including company changes, shifts in functional areas, relocations to new cities, promotions to higher positions, salary increases, and growth in leadership roles. Recent graduates have shared that they are earning a median annual salary of $80,500. 

The M.S. in Healthcare Administration students are rising leaders and enter the program with a wealth of experience. 

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