Master of Science in Health Care Management (full-time)

The Master of Science in Health Care Management prepares you to improve, streamline, and expand complex health systems. Gain access to the resources, reputation, and experience of Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University’s schools of medicine, nursing, and public health to build your skills and expand your network.
The Career Development Office is committed to providing opportunities for you to build professional skills and competencies that are essential for building the career you want.
Graduates of this program work in a variety of industries including consulting, finance, management, operations, and logistics.
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Program features
Business foundation
Learn the most relevant business skills to be effective and efficient leaders who will improve the quality and access to health care.
Lead in health
Poets & Quants recognized Carey Business School in their 2024 Best in Class Awards for the Business of Health. Gain a deep understanding of complex health care issues and graduate ready to lead, manage, and drive change in dynamic industries.
Experiential learning
Get involved in project-based experiential learning opportunities to develop collaborative partnerships with businesses and nonprofits, meet health policy leaders, or work within the Johns Hopkins medical system.
Johns Hopkins health system
Harness the resources, reputation, and experience of Johns Hopkins University and its top-ranked schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health.
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- 332 average GRE
- 72% female / 28% male
- 3.53 average undergraduate GPA
- < 1 average years of full-time work experience
- 4 countries represented
- 23 average age
Olu Akinrimisi’s passion to help others led him to pursue a career in health care. It’s also taken him to the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. As a student in the Master of Science in Health Care Management program, he’s learning business skills that will help him achieve his career goals while also making an impact on the community he serves.
Program Comparison
- In-person classes
- Courses held in Baltimore, MD
- Complete your degree in one year
- Required capstone project
- Online, flexible format
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Curriculum includes blend of traditional and project-based courses
- Complete your degree in two years
- In-person MBA classes
- Courses held in Baltimore, MD
- Both programs have a STEM-designated curriculum
- Two degrees in less time
Curriculum
As a student in the Master of Science in Health Care Management program, you will gain the confidence and skills to make strategic decisions that improve the state of today's health systems. Stay current in the rapidly changing health care environment and graduate prepared to make a meaningful impact in the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities.
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Health care is one of the fastest growing, increasingly complicated sectors. There's no shortage of opportunity for new leadership in the industry, as demand for qualified health care professionals continues to grow. The Master’s in Health Care Management degree prepares you to assess and act on opportunities, innovate, and improve productivity in all health care areas.
A health care management degree is unique because it recognizes the complexities of the sector: providers, payers, innovators, and institutions. You'll acquire the foundations of business and learn how to respond to the latest health care discoveries through first-hand exposure to current research and industry trends in practice. As part of a team, you’ll participate in project-based courses where you will apply practical management skills and build innovative business solutions for significant health care issues.
Required courses (20 credits)*:
*Indicates courses that are currently available on-site only
**Indicates Signature Experiential Learning Course
Business foundations (6 credits)
- BU.120.620 Business Communication
- BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
- BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis
Functional core (14 credits)
- BU.881.702 Frameworks for Analyzing Health Care Markets
- BU.881.703 Health Care Law and Regulation
- BU.881.705 Health Marketing and Access
- BU.883.710 Health Analytics
- BU.881.706 Health Innovation and Evaluation
- BU.550.620 The US Health Care System: Past, Present, and Future
- BU.883.706 Health Care Organization and Management
Electives (Choose 5 courses, 10 credits)**:
- BU.550.710 Applied and Behavioral Economics in Health Care
- BU.150.710 Discovery to Market I
- BU.150.715 Discovery to Market II
- BU.881.701 Fundamentals of Health Care Systems
- BU.883.705 Health Care Financing and Financial Management
- BU.890.720 Health Care Consulting Practicum I
- BU.890.725 Health Care Consulting Practicum II
- BU.883.702 Health Information Technology
- BU.883.703 Medical Devices and Diagnostics
- BU.883.708 Negotiation in Health Care Settings
- BU.883.704 Pharmaceutical Strategy
- BU.883.707 The Wire: Business Solutions for Community Health Improvement
***Not all electives are offered online each year. Consult with your academic advisor for more details.
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School
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Degree
MS in Health Care Management (MSHCM)
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Target Audience
Early-career individuals with an interest in business and health care management. No health care experience is required.
Early-career individuals interested in health care leadership. Some exposure to health care work or internships is required.
Program Duration
Intensive 1-year program with experiential courses that immerse students in real-world health care settings
2 years, including a full-time, 11-month compensated administrative residency through a matching process.
Focus Areas
Data-driven and analytical, focusing on health care finance, entrepreneurship, and business strategy within health care.
Focuses on developing comprehensive leadership, analytical, financial, and strategic management skills for improving health care delivery.
Career Preparation
Prepares students for top consulting, managerial, and entrepreneurial roles across the health care ecosystem (providers, payers, innovators, regulators).
Best suited for future health care executives aiming for leadership roles within hospitals, health systems, insurance, and consulting.
Practical Experience
Experiential and project-based courses in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins ecosystem.
Includes practical experience through an 11-month residency in prominent health care delivery or consulting firms.
US Health Care Focus
Yes, focused on understanding the complexities and managing stakeholders of the US health care system.
Yes, with an emphasis on managing and leading US health care organizations and systems.
Accreditation
AACSB School Accreditation
Program is a member of the Business Alliance of Health Care Management (BAHM)
CEPH School Accreditation
Program is CAHME accredited
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Explore career data
Throughout your program and beyond, Carey career and leadership coaches and employer relations industry specialists provide you with the support, resources, and opportunities you need to achieve your unique career goals.
Graduates of this program work in a variety of industries including consulting, finance, management, operations, and logistics. Here are just a few organizations where program alumni are making an impact.
Companies (sample):
- Baltimore Jazz Alliance
- Bloomberg
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- IBM
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kraft Heinz
- Lenovo
- L’Oreal
- MARS
- Medifast
- Nestle
- Proctor & Gamble (P&G)
- Tiffany & Co.
- Unilever
- World Financial Group
Titles (sample):
- Account Supervisor
- Board Development Specialist
- Business Development
- Data Analyst
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
- Research Analyst
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Senior Product Manager
Signature experiences
Your business education doesn’t end in the classroom. Step out of your comfort zone as you partner with students across Johns Hopkins and businesses to take your learning to the next level.
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