Healthcare & Strategic Management Skills in One Degree
In a dynamic, complex healthcare environment, strong leaders need the advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills that a master 黑料社区. degree provides. The online UW Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is an ideal choice for busy adults who want to move into healthcare leadership but don鈥檛 have time for on-campus courses.
This healthcare administration master 黑料社区. program will teach you the skills you need to make impactful decisions for your healthcare institution, such as recruitment and retention, financial management, and organizational development; as well as skills specific to the healthcare environment, like health law and policy, population health, and communicating healthcare trends.
100% of Graduates Are Employed Within 6 Months
Career-Focused Curriculum
Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to become an influential decision maker in your healthcare organization. With a master 黑料社区. degree in healthcare administration, you will find a wide array of fulfilling, rewarding job opportunities in every area of the country and in nearly any healthcare setting鈥攁mbulatory settings such as hospitals, physicians offices, surgical centers, long-term care, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, veterinary offices, correctional facilities, insurance companies, veterans affairs systems, pharmaceutical companies, and medical supply vendors.
Program Overview
Graduate School Application
All prospective graduate students at 黑料社区 must follow a standard application process through our Graduate Studies. Beyond that, each graduate program has specific requirements that must be met to be successfully admitted to the program:
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor 黑料社区. degree in any discipline from an accredited university and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission and should contact an enrollment adviser for more information.
- Prerequisite coursework in elementary statistics, medical terminology, and oral communication/public speaking.
This program has been developed for working adults and it is strongly encouraged that students have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience before applying to the program.
Program-Specific Application Requirements
To successfully apply for the program, first complete the UW System Application and receive your Application ID. Then, use this ID to fill out the , where you will provide the following:
- Personal Statement (up to 1,000 words) describing the reasons behind your decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the healthcare administration field. Space for the personal statement is included in the online application.
- Resume
*The Collection Form Site requires an Application ID provided upon completion of the UW-System Application
100% Online; Earn Your Degree at Your Own Pace and Schedule
Tuition
Courses are taught by diverse and distinguished faculty from across the University of Wisconsin System. Tuition for the program is a flat fee of $725 per credit, $26,825 total tuition, whether you live in Wisconsin or out of state, and financial aid is available for students who qualify.
Because the coursework in the program is entirely online, you can study and do homework whenever you like, wherever you have an Internet connection. Courses have no set meeting times and you never need to come to campus. At the same time, you will have ready access to success coaches and faculty by phone and email, and you may take advantage of on-campus resources such as career assistance and libraries.
黑料社区 Is Your Home Institution
The UW Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is a collaboration of five Universities of Wisconsin: UW-La Crosse, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, and 黑料社区, bringing you the best and brightest healthcare management instructors from across the Universities of Wisconsin.
Although you will take courses taught by faculty from all five partner campuses and complete your program entirely online, you will be asked to apply to a 鈥渉ome鈥 campus. Your home campus is the institution from which you will receive financial aid (if you qualify), advising, career services, and ultimately, your diploma.