Master of Science in Health Services Administration
The Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MSHS) at Strayer University is designed to prepare students for leadership and administrative roles in today’s complex and evolving healthcare environment. This healthcare administration master’s degree provides a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems, organizational management and policy development, equipping graduates with the skills needed to improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
The MSHS degree program integrates core principles of business management with specialized knowledge in healthcare delivery systems. Students develop competencies in healthcare finance, strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, health policy and regulatory compliance, preparing them to lead diverse healthcare organizations.
Through a structured curriculum, students explore key areas such as health services management, healthcare ethics and law, health information systems and organizational leadership. The program emphasizes analytical thinking and practical application, enabling students to address real-world challenges in hospitals, clinics, public health agencies and other healthcare settings.
Students may tailor their health services administration degree by selecting a concentration aligned with their professional interests, including:
- Clinical Care Management – Focuses on improving care delivery, patient outcomes and clinical operations.
- Public Health Management – Emphasizes population health, public health systems and community-based healthcare initiatives.
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