Schools with Online Graduate Degree Programs in Healthcare

Adelphi University’s online MSHI program prepares students to analyze, use, and manage electronic medical record (EMR) systems. In addition, MSHI students work with cutting-edge remote health monitoring systems in Adelphi University’s robotics and research lab, which allows virtual hands-on learning from anywhere in the world.

Arizona State University’s online biomedical diagnostics program is offered in partnership with Dublin City University. The program covers four key areas: science, technology, business, and the application of diagnostics. These are applicable to every area of healthcare from patient management, to healthcare finance, policy, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

Arizona State University offers an online MS in clinical research management with a regulatory science concentration. This transdisciplinary program focuses on educating students in commerce, clinical research financial practices, the ethics of research, and regulations for research, as well as managing medical device and pharmaceutical trials.

Arizona State University’s online MLS degree is designed for non-lawyers in the banking, insurance, and healthcare industries who manage organizational compliance to laws and regulations. Topics covered include U.S. law, legal entities and structure, and the interpretation of laws and regulations.

Professionals with or without a medical background can enhance their knowledge and skills in health informatics in order to improve healthcare organizations and patient outcomes. Graduates of this program earn the skills to develop innovative knowledge management methods, along with innovative uses of computer science and information technology to analyze, understand, and apply data in healthcare settings.

The MHI is designed to foster innovation, the use of evidence in decision-making, the restructuring of financial models in healthcare, and the use of technology, as well as excellent communication in healthcare settings, healthcare policy making, and entrepreneurship.

The Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation offers a 100 percent online master of science (MS) in aging with four specializations. Knowing how to care for, interact with, and meet the needs of the elderly population is critical. The focus of this program is to improve the well-being of older adults.

The Arizona State University online master of science in health care administration and policy program blends health economics and policy with healthcare leadership and systems to improve healthcare access and quality. It offers a compelling gap-year choice for those considering medical school and seeking an understanding of how policy and data influence health outcomes.

The Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation offers an online master of science in nursing (MSN) and an MSN in nursing education. The curriculum for the nursing programs meets the requirements of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials and the National League for Nursing competencies for graduates of nursing programs.

ASU online's MLS in healthcare law and administration is a comprehensive program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex legal and administrative landscape. This 30-credit master’s program is ideal for non-lawyers seeking to advance their careers in healthcare administration, compliance, or policy-making roles.

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) offers an online master of healthcare administration (MHA) through a flexible, part-time program tailored for working professionals.

Avila University offers affordable tuition, accelerated courses, and a Catholic-inspired values-based education, preparing graduates to be lifelong contributors locally and globally.

Baylor University offers an online doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program with an executive nurse leader track. Learn to become a servant leader and qualify for positions such as chief nursing officer, chief nursing executive, or director of nursing.

Baylor University offers an online MPH program with a community health focus and part-time and full-time completion options. MPH@Baylor includes live, face-to-face class sessions, a weekend campus immersion, a 250-hour graduate project, and an optional 200-hour internship.

The Benedictine University online nurse executive leader and nurse educator MSN programs take two years to complete with one course every eight weeks. Post-master’s certificates are also offered in the same concentrations that can be completed in just 1.5 semesters.

Find program, admissions, and tuition details for the Benedictine University online dual-degree MSN/MBA (Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration) program.

The Boston University online health communication programs provide the opportunity for students to focus on where the areas of healthcare, public relations, digital media, and marketing meet. Students are prepared to address the various issues they will face in order to communicate effectively to consumers in the healthcare industry.

Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) offers an online master of science in computer information systems (MSCIS) with a concentration in health informatics. In addition, MET offers a graduate certificate in health informatics. These programs are 100 percent online with asynchronous course delivery and no campus visits required.

Brandeis University offers two 100 percent online programs designed for working professionals: the master of science in bioinformatics and the healthcare analytics graduate certificate. Both programs provide comprehensive education to advance healthcare and data analysis careers.

Brenau University has a history of offering transformative education that dates back well over a century. The Brenau University Ivester College of Health Sciences offers an online master of science degree in applied gerontology. This degree program prepares students to care for individual older patients and geriatric populations as a whole. Graduates may work in several roles, including geriatric psychologist, geriatric social worker, gerontology nurse, community health worker, and assisted living administrator.

The School of Business and Technology at Capella University offers an online MBA in health care management program in two learning paths: GuidedPath and FlexPath.

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Capella University offers a flexible online MHA program with two learning paths: GuidedPath and FlexPath. Capella University programs are fully competency-based, seeking to graduate students who have the right knowledge and skills to serve in their fields.

Capella University offers an online MSN plus an RN-to-MSN with specializations in care coordination, nursing education, nursing informatics, and nursing leadership and administration. Students may choose the conventional GuidedPath or the self-paced FlexPath. Graduate certificates are also offered for those with a BSN.

Carlow University offers an online doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and master of science in nursing (MSN) in education and leadership. No campus visits are required and clinicals are completed local to the student. Carlow University is a Catholic university focusing on the tenets of mercy, compassion, and ethical leadership.

Carlow University offers an online master of business administration (MBA) in healthcare management plus a dual MSN-MBA. No campus visits are required and the clinicals for the dual MSN-MBA are completed locally to the student. Carlow University is a Catholic university focusing on the tenets of mercy, compassion, and ethical leadership.

Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) offers an online MBA in healthcare management that includes two 3.5-day residency experiences and synchronous courses.

Concordia University St. Paul (CSP) offers an online MBA in health care management that can be completed in two years. This degree path prepares graduates to lead health care organizations from both a health care and business foundation. Focus topics include global economics, ethical decision-making, and health care informatics.

Healthcare professionals with five or more years of healthcare management experience can earn their executive healthcare MBA online, with four campus residencies required.

Study healthcare data use, analysis, and management and gain the critical knowledge and skills needed to promote change in organizations, healthcare policy, and population health through leadership positions in healthcare informatics.

Drake University offers an AACSB-accredited, 100 percent online MBA in health care management that can be completed in two years part-time. Graduates will be skilled in strategic decision-making, analytical reasoning, and ethical leadership.

The CAHME accredited Duquesne University online MHA is offered through the John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences (RSHS), and offers the flexibility of 100 percent online coursework with one three-day residency on campus. Students in all concentrations (Population Health, Data Analytics, and Compliance) have opportunities for participation in case competitions, faculty-led research projects, community engagement, and a capstone project.

This program is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their health care administration, marketing, or communications careers.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) offers an online master of science in nursing (MSN) with three specializations: nursing informatics, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP), and women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP). The program offers online courses with one campus residency and local practicums.

Florida International University offers a CAHME-accredited Healthcare MBA that can be completed in 18 months, both online and in-person. Graduates will earn the CMS Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Certification and Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt certifications, with the option to complete an advanced certificate in global healthcare administration.

The Florida Tech Nathan M. Bisk College of Business offers an online master of business administration (MBA) in healthcare management, designed for working professionals seeking to expand their career options without being required to leave the workforce to complete additional education.

George Mason University (GMU) offers an online master of public health (MPH) program with a concentration in public health practice (PHP). Offered through the Department of Global and Community Health under the College of Public Health, this program includes a 200-hour practicum in public health. No campus visits are required for the program.

GMU’s online MHA in health systems management program was developed to meet demand for advanced leaders in healthcare. It seeks to prepare students to become executives and innovative leaders in both public and private healthcare organizations.

Health informatics is a field that encompasses the creation, analysis, storage, and use of health-related information. It is a blend of fields including healthcare administration, computer science, and technology. The purpose of health informatics is to promote collaboration between the various healthcare providers of patients.

GCU offers an online MBA with an emphasis in health systems management. Key concepts include ethical decision-making, servant leadership, and the growth and sustainability of healthcare organizations while maintaining excellence in patient care.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers an online MSN in nursing leadership in health care systems with a bridge completion option, as well as a dual MSN/MBA degree in the same specialization.

Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers an online DHA in operational leadership with a qualitative or quantitative research track. Courses begin every eight weeks, and most courses last eight weeks.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers online DNP and certificate programs. The DNP program has a general track or an emphasis in educational leadership. The graduate certificates include a post-master’s certificate in nursing education and a graduate certificate of completion in healthcare quality and patient safety.

Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers an online master’s in community mental health administration program. Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to merge management and leadership with mental health and wellness, all from a Christian perspective. This program is designed to prepare graduates for service in hospitals, churches, and community organizations in the area of mental health and wellness.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers an online MHA program for working professionals. Focusing on each student’s leadership style and the concept of servant leadership, GCU prepares graduates to ethically lead.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University offers an online MS in health informatics program for working professionals in which students learn to use information technology to assist in decision-making and improving patient healthcare outcomes.

The George Washington University seeks to prepare graduate students in the area of biomedical informatics. Students learn to use data analysis and interpretation to improve patient quality of care and outcomes.

GW’s online programs seek to offer the same opportunities for outstanding education to students not located in the Washington DC area. The school is dedicated to providing an education where students can immediately apply what they learn in the workforce. Their faculty includes experts in health care from corporations, emergency care, and regional health care providers, as well as alumni who are current experts in their fields.

The George Washington University is dedicated to providing a real-world health care quality and management education that can be applied to real issues in the workplace. Learn more about the school's health care quality, and clinical operations and healthcare management, programs.

The GW online healthcare MBA seeks to combine decision-making, business management, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to prepare business managers for the healthcare industry. Because fields are becoming more interdisciplinary, a healthcare MBA offers the opportunity for professionals in the industry to approach issues from a innovative, business-minded perspective.

The MHA@GW seeks to prepare successful leaders by teaching the skills necessary for the rapidly changing healthcare system. Focus areas include finance and economics, quality improvement, leadership, ethics, management, strategy, information technology, laws, regulations, and more.

The George Washington University (GW) offers several medical and clinical lab science degrees that can be completed in just one to two years on a part-time basis. These NAACLS-accredited programs prepare students for careers in laboratory research, data analysis, and interpretation.

The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) offers an online MSHS in integrative medicine with additional nutrition and fellowship options, as well as a corresponding graduate certificate. The field of integrative medicine takes a decidedly personal approach to health care, taking into account the whole person including their unique lifestyle, current circumstances, and past history.

The School of Nursing at Hawaii Pacific University offers an online MSN-to-DNP program that includes a one-week immersion in Hawaii at the beginning of the program and fully online coursework. HPU operates on the values of patience, grace, kindness, humility, and unity.

The Hofstra University online LLM and MA degrees were designed by health law experts. The programs focus on biotechnology, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the American legal system, public health, disability and discrimination, drug development, Medicaid, and Medicare. Class discussions are relevant to current headlines and issues in health care law and policy.

JHU’s online MAS in patient safety and healthcare quality degree seeks to educate leaders in preventing patient harm and improving patient outcomes in the healthcare industry. Students learn to design safer systems, affect cultural and organizational change, create patient-centered healthcare, measure the safety and quality of patient programs, and spot problems before they pose any risk to patients.

The MS in biotechnology degree focuses on science basics, applied science and laboratory science all the while focusing on industry. The master of biotechnology enterprise and entrepreneurship seeks to prepare leaders who have an in depth understanding of science in combination with skills in the biotechnology field.

The MS in bioinformatics draws together bioinformatics, biosciences, and computer science to create a degree that covers an integrated variety of topics. The graduate certificate in sequence analysis and genomics seeks to train those with an MS or doctoral degree in engineering or biological sciences in sequence data analysis and genomics analysis using new sequencing technologies.

JHU’s online MBA in health care management is designed to prepare business leaders who can address the most difficult issues in the industry using a business lens. Carey Business School is focused on integrity and seeks to produce business leaders who are committed to this goal, whether in hospital settings, private clinics, pharmaceutical companies, or long-term care facilities.

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Krieger School of Arts and Sciences offers an online master of science (MS) in individualized genomics and health that can be completed in 12 to 24 months. The program includes three optional concentrations in laboratory diagnostics, genomics, and regulatory/policy.

The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences through Johns Hopkins University (JHU) offers an online master of science (MS) in regenerative and stem cell technologies. Students choose four electives from several specialization areas: bioinformatics, epigenetics, human molecular genetics, immunology, personalized medicine, pharmacology, and recombinant DNA.

JHU’s online MS in healthcare management program prepares students to manage business and other operations in a healthcare environment, including strategies, policies, ethics, and cultural dimensions. Students also learn how to manage data to analyze and measure productivity, innovation, and effectiveness in healthcare systems. JHU is known for innovation, excellence, research and hands-on learning, and the MS in healthcare management is no exception.

Professionals interested in medical drugs and devices can seek out the JHU online MS in regulatory science. As bioscience product development increases at a rapid pace, more leaders in regulatory science are needed to fill these critical roles, and with its proximity to the FDA and other governmental regulatory agencies, JHU is uniquely positioned to help prepare the future leaders of the field.

The King University 100 percent online MBA in healthcare administration uses case studies, group projects, and group WebX discussions to increase face-to-face online contact and discussion. Healthcare administration courses focus on the structure and function, policy and regulation, and legal and ethical issues in healthcare systems.

King University offers an online MSN with leadership and nurse educator concentrations. The online MSN takes five semesters to complete, with local clinicals.

Lamar University offers a fully online healthcare MBA that can be completed in just 12 months, plus an MSN-MBA dual degree with two local administrative practicums that can be completed in 36 months.

Maryville’s online MBA prepares students to work in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Students who choose the health administration concentration merge the ethics, economics, finance, and marketing side of business with the study of risk management, population health, and healthcare management.

Maryville University’s MHA program focuses on student/student and student/faculty interaction and provides various means to make this possible. The curriculum is designed to be collaborative and interactive, including discussions, online chatrooms, and conference calls. Students build a network of relationships with faculty, peers, and industry professionals throughout their coursework experiences.

Methodist University’s College of Health Sciences & Human Services offers a fully online master of health administration (MHA) that can be completed in as little as 18 months on a full-time basis.

When people think of a respected and established provider of healthcare both in Massachusetts and all of New England they are very likely to think of Massachusetts General Hospital. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is the third-oldest general hospital in the entire United States and is also the first teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. MGH admitted its first patient over 200 years ago, on September 1, 1821.

Murray State University offers an AACSB-accredited, 100 percent online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in 12 months. Included are core MBA courses, plus key concepts in healthcare administration and management, healthcare delivery systems, and healthcare planning and finance.

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) offers an online Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) program designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers in healthcare management.

The Northeastern State University online administrative leadership, nursing education, and nursing informatics MSN programs cover advanced research, evidence-based nursing practice, cultural perspectives, policy and ethics, and current issues in professional nursing, plus focus courses for each specialization.

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) offers an online MS in health informatics (MHI) that can be completed in 12 months or more through the dedicated College of Informatics. NKU offers affordable tuition and student-centered instruction.

Ohio University’s School of Nursing offers an online doctor of nursing practice (DNP) with BSN and MSN entry points and two specializations: nurse leadership and nurse educator.

Ohio University’s online MBA is based on four pivotal concepts: strategic leadership, innovation, professional development, and entrepreneurship.

Ohio University’s online MHA program covers topics such as healthcare policy and laws, healthcare finance, ethics in the healthcare field, quality assurance, human resources management, and strategic leadership. The MHA program is future-focused and collaborative, offering classroom discussions with faculty, peers, and other healthcare professionals that foster growing knowledge and a sense of community.

Ohio University offers an online MSN nurse educator program that can be completed in just five semesters with no campus visits required. The program includes synchronous and asynchronous components and a 200-hour teaching practicum experience.

Purdue Global offers online post-master’s certificates with executive leader and nurse educator concentrations and a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program. Students complete coursework 100 percent online with clinical practice hours completed locally.

Purdue Global offers a fully online MBA with a concentration in health care management plus a dual MSN-MBA with an executive leader concentration. The programs are 100 percent online with no campus visits; however, the MSN portion requires local clinicals. Graduates of the MSN-MBA degree are eligible to take nurse executive certification exams through the ANCC.

Purdue Global is based in Indianapolis, Indiana (IN) and offers an online master of science in health care administration (MHCA) program through its College of Health Sciences. The program is 100 percent online with no campus visits or internships required. Graduates are prepared with the necessary professional, leadership, and management skills to serve in leadership positions in the health care industry.

Purdue Global offers a 100 percent online MHI with no campus visits or internships required. Graduates are prepared to take the CAHIMS and CPHIMS certification exams through the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

Purdue Global offers an online MSN program with executive leader and nurse educator concentrations. Students complete coursework 100 percent online plus 200 hours of local clinical experiences. Purdue Global offers affordable tuition and two learning paths for maximum flexibility.

Purdue University offers an online MPH program with a concentration in family and community health that can be completed in a little over two years.

The Queens University online MBA in healthcare management offers a team-based learning approach, immersive weekend residencies, one-on-one executive coaching, and a collaborative online environment to create a comprehensive MBA degree.

The Queens University MHA curriculum features hands-on experience that can be immediately applied to the workplace. Learning outcomes include the ability to evaluate healthcare expenses to create cost-saving measures and skills in streamlining systemic operations.

Queens University of Charlotte offers online MSN and post-master’s certificates that include four tracks: nurse administrator, clinical nurse leader, nurse educator, and nursing informatics. Students hone their leadership, communication, and management skills and become a bridge between administrative and nursing staff as well as patients. The programs are 100 percent online, with local practicums, asynchronous coursework, and affordable tuition.

Rasmussen University’s School of Health Sciences offers a fully online competency-based Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) that can be completed in as little as 18 months for under $13,000. Learn from experienced faculty in a curriculum that aligns with the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Health Leadership Competency Model.

Rasmussen University’s School of Nursing offers an online master of science in nursing (MSN) program that can be completed in as little as 18 months for under $13,000. This competency-based program allows students to move through previously learned concepts more quickly while slowing down for new concepts.

The Regis MHA degree was designed for students from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds who want to advance their career in (or into) the healthcare field. The curriculum seeks to examine health administration from three prongs: business, policy, and patients. Students learn to develop their strategic management style, critical thinking skills, professional interpersonal communication, organizational skills, emotional intelligence, financial and accounting skills, and more.

Regis University offers an online MS in health informatics with a general or data science path that can be completed in 18 months of full-time study. The curriculum largely uses case studies and applied projects.

Regis University offers an online MS in health services administration (HSA), plus two health services graduate certificates. The HSA program seeks to prepare graduates to become strong health care industry leaders.

Sacred Heart University offers a fully online, asynchronous master of health administration (MHA) that can be completed part-time in two years. Courses last eight weeks each, and a capstone project allows students to gain real-world experience in a healthcare facility or research setting.

Sacred Heart University offers online CCNE-accredited MSN and RN-BSN-MSN programs with a specialization in nursing management and executive leadership (NMEL). The MSN program is 100 percent online with 120 required clinical hours. The flexibility of start dates, entry options, and eight-week courses make this an attractive option for working RNs and those with family and other obligations.

The healthcare industry needs competent, ethical leaders, and St. Mary’s online MA program program seeks to train such people. Students develop management skills related to care quality control and sustainability; examine regulations and policies and how they impact healthcare settings; and learn how to effectively manage an organization’s staff and finances.

Earn a fully online healthcare administration or healthcare analytics graduate certificate or combine them with the online accelerated MBA to prepare for leadership and management positions in the healthcare industry. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers one of the most affordable MBAs in the country.

Simmons University offers an online doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program designed for MSN-prepared APRNs with at least two years of professional clinical or leadership experience. Online courses include live class sessions and one campus immersion weekend.

SNHU’s online MBA in healthcare management provides students with a deeper understanding of the business aspects of healthcare coupled with a solid foundation in real-world healthcare issues and practices. The MBA in healthcare informatics is designed for those with a healthcare or information technology background who want to move into leadership positions in healthcare data management

Southern New Hampshire University’s online MS in healthcare administration focuses on several key areas: law, policy, informatics, finance, economics, and strategic planning. The school’s MS in health information management degree combines knowledge in the areas of business, computer science, and data analysis to create a program prepares students for a healthcare technology career.

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, offers an AACSB-accredited, 100 percent online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in just 12 months. Study topics include the complexities of healthcare, the skills required for effective healthcare administration, management skills, organizational decision-making, and more.

Southern Oregon University offers a 100 percent online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in just 16 months. The healthcare administration concentration prepares MBA graduates to focus their leadership and management skills on healthcare settings.

Spring Hill College offers a fully online accelerated MSN program with three concentrations: clinical nurse leader, executive leadership, and nurse educator. The degree can be completed in as few as 12 months and includes local practicums.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) offers an online MBA in healthcare administration with accelerated seven-week courses that can be completed in 15 months or more. As a Quality Matters (QM) member, TAMIU courses are peer-reviewed and follow a set of rubrics. The online MBA is also AACSB-accredited.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers a fully online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in just 12 to 24 months with accelerated seven-week online courses. This AACSB-accredited program is designed for working business professionals who want to move into leadership positions in healthcare administration.

The Texas State University College of Health Professions offers an online master of long-term care administration (MLTCA) and an online master of healthcare administration (MHA). The MLTCA program prepares students to become successful and ethical licensed nursing facility administrators, and the MHA helps prepare students for executive roles in healthcare leadership.

The Texas State University Master of Health Information Management (MHIM) degree program is nationally recognized, offering a curriculum composed of current and emerging content from the health information management (HIM) field. The fully online MHIM program is designed for individuals seeking to support and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of healthcare delivery in countless provider settings.

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offers an online MS in health informatics with three tracks: health informatics, data science, and health care supervision management. This program offers 100 percent online coursework with a local capstone internship experience.

UAGC offers a fully online MA in health care administration that culminates with a health care capstone. The degree can be completed in 18 months taking one six-week course at a time. The program seeks to prepare graduates to take on leadership roles in health care organizations to improve the provider and patient experience.

University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) offers a fully online MS in health informatics and analytics that culminates in a health informatics and analytics capstone. The degree can be completed in about 19 months. Courses cover areas such as biostatistics, clinical research, program management, IT management, epidemiology, systems analysis, project management, and information governance.

UCLA offers an online MHA with two campus immersions designed to help students manage healthcare organizations through values-based healthcare strategies based on a combination of data and compassion.

The UAB online MBA in health services curriculum emphasizes leadership, organizational change, and strategic insight, empowering graduates to pursue high-level management positions in healthcare. Health services courses cover healthcare marketing, health economics, and healthcare leadership.

The UCF EMHA program is designed for experienced professionals in the health services industry such as clinicians, managers, and mid-level professionals who wish to advance their leadership skills. This cohort-based program is limited to 30 students and courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence.

The cohort-based health care informatics (HCI) program was designed for recent graduates from health service bachelor’s programs, experienced professionals in the health care industry, and those seeking a change of career. Depending on experience and education, students may be required to take a set of foundational courses with the program.

The MHA degree focuses on leadership, quality improvement, and business skills as they relate to health care. Highly educated health care administrators are in demand as the needs of health care organizations change. Leaders must be skilled in ethics, finance, policy and regulation, legal issues, health care quality, and management.

The University of Cincinnati online MHI degree program educates aspiring health informatics professionals, making them well-versed in the use of information technology in healthcare applications. Graduates are prepared to improve patient care and community and global health through the application of informatics.

The University of Cincinnati offers an online master of medical lab science leadership. Students choose an area of concentration from the following: health administration, advanced practice, or higher education. The MMLSL provides students with the knowledge and understanding of unique laboratory processes and specialized testing.

The University of Delaware in Newark, DE offers one of the top-ranking online healthcare MBAs in the country. The program focuses on data analysis, informatics, and how to become a successful leader in the healthcare environment.

The University of Illinois at Chicago MSHI program aims to equip professionals with skills in technology and leadership to improve patient experiences and outcomes.

The University of Mount Saint Vincent is a private, Catholic institution in Riverdale, New York, offering a fully online MBA in healthcare management, affordable tuition, and a holistic approach to education.

The University of New Haven's online MHA curriculum is designed to cover the Peregrine learning outcomes assessment core competencies for healthcare administration. As well, the program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

UNC offers an online MPH program with concentrations in leadership, nutrition, applied epidemiology, and nutrition and dietetics with part-time and full-time options. MPH@UNC includes live, face-to-face class sessions, interactive multimedia assignments, a local practicum, a comprehensive exam, and a culminating experience.

UNC Pembroke offers an online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in 12 months. Courses include group coursework and projects, and WebEx conversations in a virtual classroom participating live with other students.

The University of North Carolina, Wilmington, offers a fully online MHA that can be completed in just 12 months. Those without a healthcare background or significant healthcare experience take two practicum courses for a healthcare administration project or research.

The University of Northern Colorado offers a fully online MBA in Healthcare Administration that can be completed in 12 months. Program outcomes center on business management fundamentals, global enterprise management, solution-driven problem-solving, and ethical leadership and decision-making.

Leaders in health care who possess both health care management skills and business knowledge are in demand. The online MBA uses real-world examples to convey business management skills with a health care focus. Key concepts include a focus on critical thinking, health care ethics, corporate responsibility, global perspectives, and workplace dynamics.

The University of Saint Mary offers an online MSN (nurse administrator) program with local practicums and no campus visits. Nurse administrators fill leadership, management, and executive positions in the nursing field. The role is patient-centered, focusing on improving healthcare delivery, decision-making, and patient outcomes.

The University of Scranton’s online dual MBA-MHA combines the business administration outcomes from the MBA with the health administration competencies of an MHA degree into one comprehensive program that takes less time and money to complete than taking the degrees separately. Students save 13 to 18 credits through the dual path.

The University of Scranton’s online MHA program seeks to develop skills in communication, leadership, critical thinking, analysis, and ethics. It follows the ACHE Healthcare Leadership Alliance model covering five competency domains: communication and relationship management, leadership, professionalism, knowledge of the healthcare environment, and business acumen.

The University of Scranton, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, weaves ethics and social responsibility into the fabric of its online MBA program. Healthcare specialization courses focus specifically on healthcare law, financial management in healthcare, how health services and systems work, managing healthcare information and records through health informatics, and global health management.

The University of Scranton’s online MSHI program prepares students with the skills they need to succeed in the data-driven healthcare field, including knowledge of communication, business, leadership, computer science, and information systems.

The University of South Carolina (USC) Aiken offers an online master of business administration (MBA) degree program designed to accommodate the particular needs of working professionals. MBA students complete a curriculum of online coursework and hands-on projects designed to provide critical real-world experience that thoroughly prepares them for their first jobs after graduation.

The University of Southern Indiana offers an online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in just 11 months. The USI online MBA offers very affordable tuition, multiple start dates per year, and accelerated 8-week courses.

The University of St. Augustine offers online nurse executive and nurse educator MSN programs, plus a BSN-to-DNP nurse executive program. The programs offer fully online coursework, optional campus immersions, and practicum hours. Acceleration options are available, as well as both traditional and competency-based courses.

The University of St. Augustine offers nurse executive and nurse educator post-graduate certificates plus an MSN-to-DNP degree. The programs offer fully online coursework and optional campus/virtual weekend immersions. Graduates of the certificate programs will be eligible to take their respective certification exams.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville offers a fully online master of public health with concentrations in community health education, health policy and management, and veterinary public health, which includes a local applied practice experience (APEx).

The University of West Alabama offers an online MBA in healthcare administration that can be completed in just one year. Notably, the UWA online MBA in healthcare administration is one of the most affordable in the nation with significantly lower tuition than other online programs.

The University of West Florida (UWF) offers an online MSN program with nursing education and nurse executive specializations. Nursing education graduates can teach using research and evidence-based practice. Nurse executives can utilize financial principles and theories to affect healthcare environments, costs, quality of care, and healthcare system decision-making.

Students in USC’s online executive MHA program gain advanced knowledge of healthcare regulation, economics and finance, business development, strategic analysis, information management, organizational design, and quality assessment, among other areas.

With the growing aging population, healthcare professionals need to have the skills and knowledge to address their unique needs. USC’s MA in gerontology is designed to help students understand the aging process and how better to serve older people. The MASM, by comparison, is designed to equip current and future managers in the aging services field to respond to the growing aging population.

Utica University is well-known for its affordable tuition, personalized attention, support from faculty and staff, and small class sizes. In addition, the curriculum for the rigorous online MBA in health care management curriculum is the same as the on-campus program, designed to impart business skills required by today’s organizations.

Those interested in the online MHA program might be professionals desiring to become leaders in health care at government agencies, insurance companies, corporate organizations, acute care organizations, or nursing homes and long term care residences. Applicants do not need health care experience to be considered for this program.

The Utica University online nursing leadership and nursing education MSN and post-master’s certificate programs seek to prepare nurses for leadership positions who are able to utilize ethical principles, nursing science for decision-making, innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and pursue lifelong learning.

The Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers a 100 percent online MS in Clinical Research Management (MSCRM) program that can be completed in 20 months. Strategic leadership/communications and operations concentrations are available and no campus visits are required.

Wake Forest University offers a fully online, 36-credit master of health administration (MHA) program typically completed in two years. Students in the MHA program gain the skills necessary to take on leadership positions in healthcare organizations and navigate the challenges facing healthcare leaders.

WFU Online offers an online master of health informatics (MHI) program, consisting of 30 credits, that is typically completed in two years. Students learn to use data analytics and leadership and management skills in healthcare settings to improve public health and patient outcomes.

Walden University offers an online master of health administration (MHA) with a general path or a leadership and organizational development specialization. Students may choose to study in a course-based or Tempo Learning® format.

Widener University’s online health care MBA trains students with the skills to succeed as effective healthcare leaders. The program combines learning theory with real-world, hands-on activities to promote a broad scope of professional development.