Healthcare Administration – Master of Science Program in St. Louis

Healthcare providers can seek more advanced career opportunities by earning a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. The MHA degree, offered online by St. Louis College of Health Careers in Missouri, provides a solid academic curriculum to enhance career qualifications. The program was designed with the commitment to guide students to develop and apply advanced leadership and managerial skills, incorporate analytical thinking in problem solving and decision making, and demonstrate strong personal and professional behavior to ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working toward common goals.

Program Objectives

Graduates of the Healthcare Administration, MS program will:

1. Develop and apply advanced leadership and management skills within the context of healthcare administration.
2. Apply critical and analytical thinking skills for increased problem solving and decision-making.
3. Demonstrate increased knowledge and application of professionalism in healthcare.

Online Completion Program

SLCHC combines applied learning and personalized attention to help you acquire knowledge of the techniques and trends you need to succeed in today’s professional environment. With our convenient online format, you can immerse yourself in coursework that includes interactive seminars, online quizzes, discussion boards and active learning research from the convenience of your home, office or anywhere you have an internet connection.

Graduate Opportunities

An MHA degree can prepare healthcare professionals to pursue mid- to high-level administration positions. Career opportunities may be available in hospitals, physician groups, community health centers, and long-term care facilities. Professionals with the degree will likely be in demand, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts high growth in health administration jobs.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Medical Assistants, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.