Healthcare Management, M.S.

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Degree Type
Master of Science

The Master of Science in Healthcare Management at SUNY Old Westbury is designed to empower aspiring business leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape. It equips students with essential managerial and leadership skills to drive impactful change in this expanding industry.

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The Master of Science in Healthcare Management will sharpen the business acumen of those pursuing careers in allied health, preparing them for career advancement and expanded roles. 

The entire degree program can be completed with 30 credits, in one year (Fall, Spring & Summer classes).

Graduates can pursue opportunities like Director of Nursing, Rehabilitation Center Director, Nursing Home Administrator, Practice Manager at a metropolitan hospital, and Public Health Clinic Supervisor, among others.

Admission to the M.S. in Healthcare Management program is competitive. Applications are primarily accepted for fall semester entry, with a limited number of qualified students considered for spring admission.  To be considered for the program, please submit your application by March 1.

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Complete Your Degree in only 30 credits!

Small classes with personal attention

Affordable SUNY tuition

Convenient location 

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Career-igniting Skills

Healthcare managers are highly skilled sought-after professionals who provide a full range of services, including:

  • Overseeing daily operations of healthcare facilities
  • Developing and implementing healthcare policies and procedures
  • Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
  • Managing budgets and financial performance
  • Coordinating patient care and services
  • Supervising staff and fostering professional development
  • Analyzing data to improve service delivery and outcomes
  • Facilitating communication among medical staff, patients, and families
  • Leading quality improvement initiatives
  • Engaging in community outreach and education efforts.

Admissions Requirements

The Graduate Business Admissions Committee will finalize admission decisions after reviewing completed applications. Admitted students will meet with the Assistant Dean to analyze transcripts, create a degree completion plan, and select first-semester courses.

To enter the program applicants need:

  • Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Public Health, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all undergraduate and graduate work.
  • Transcripts of undergraduate and any graduate work with evidence of degree(s) conferred
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from professors or employers
  • Brief personal statement of objectives

Note: 
A student’s GPA in graduate-level courses for the M.S. in Healthcare Management must average 3.0 or higher for successful completion of the program. A minimum of twenty-four credit hours in graduate-level work must be completed in the School of Business.
 

Time to Degree

The M.S. in Healthcare Management program can be completed with 30 credits, in one academic year (Fall, Spring & Summer)

Types of CoursesNo. of Credits
Business Core Courses
Healthcare Functional Core Courses12
Electives6
Capstone Course3

Questions?

Bruce Marx
Director of Graduate Programs, School of Business 
Building: NAB
Room: 0051
Phone: (516)876-3308
E-mail: marxb@oldwestbury.edu