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MA Healthcare Leadership

Offered at Messiah College
DegreeMasters
FieldHealth Sciences

The MA Healthcare Leadership is a 30‑credit, fully online master’s that trains students to lead in the evolving healthcare sector, ideal for those seeking executive roles in hospitals, health systems, or related organizations.

What you’ll study

  • LEAD 501 Character of a Leader – 3 credits
  • LEAD 505 Strategic Thinking, Planning, and Organizational Change – 3 credits
  • HLTH/NURS 500 Health Informatics – 3 credits
  • HLTH/NURS 631 Health Policy and Legal Aspects of Healthcare – 3 credits

Students also complete a capstone project in partnership with a faculty mentor and an external organization, and the curriculum incorporates biblical integration to help graduates serve both God and the profession.

Entry requirements

No specific prerequisites are listed on the program page; interested applicants should contact admissions for guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates can pursue roles such as Medical and Health Services Manager, Medical Facility Administrator, or Healthcare Executive. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 18 % growth for medical and health services managers between 2018 and 2028, and the average annual base salary for hospital administrators is approximately $86,801.

Scholarships & funding angle

Tuition is $780 per credit with no application fee, and while the page does not list specific scholarships, students may explore external funding options and the university’s general aid programs.

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