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.
Program details
Financial Aid & Scholarships
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
Gain an in-depth understanding of complex health care issues to graduate with the ability to lead, manage, and change enterprises 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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- 331 average GRE
- 69% female / 31% male
- 3.40 average undergraduate GPA
- 1.1 average years of full-time work experience
- 4 countries represented
- 24 average age
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)
- Business Communication
- Business Leadership and Human Values
- Statistical Analysis
Functional core (14 credits)
- Frameworks
- Health Care Law
- Health Marketing
- Health Analytics
- Health Innovation
- US Health Care System
- Health Care Organization
Electives (Choose 5 courses, 10 credits)**:
- Applied and Behavioral Economics in Health Care
- Discovery to Market I
- Discovery to Market II
- Fundamentals of Health Care Systems
- Health Care Financing and Financial Management
- Health Care Consulting Practicum I
- Health Care Consulting Practicum II
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Devices and Diagnostics
- Negotiation in Health Care Settings
- Pharmaceutical Strategy
- The Wire: Business Solutions for Community Health Improvement
***Not all electives are offered online each year. Consult with your academic advisor for more details.
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
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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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
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