Prepare to innovate and improve productivity in the healthcare sector. The part-time Master of Science in Health Care Management program delivers the same rigor as the full-time program, with the flexibility working professionals need to advance their career in the healthcare industry.
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Master of Science in Health Care Management
Lead health care innovations
Details
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Fall, Summer, Spring Terms -
Part-time -
Online -
2-3 years -
30 Credits -
$2,060/credit**See full costs details. All students are considered for scholarships.
Benefits & Highlights
- Keep working while you grow: Earn your degree in a flexible format that fits your career and helps move you forward
- Make a business impact: Make a greater impact in healthcare with the business expertise to lead change and drive results
- Invest in what’s next: Take the next step in your career with access to scholarships of up to $25,000
Who Should Apply
The part-time MS in Health Care Management program is designed for working professionals who need a flexible schedule, wanting to build the skills to make a difference in healthcare.
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Our recruiters are here to help you every step of the way with questions about the application process, curriculum, or how the part-time MS in Health Care Management program fits your career goals.
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Curriculum
The part-time Master of Science in Health Care Management curriculum is 30 credits taught by Carey faculty. Student complete 20 credits of core courses, building a strong foundation in business and healthcare knowledge.
Core curriculum
REQUIRED COURSES
The part-time Health Care Management curriculum builds skills to drive innovation and efficiency through hands-on learning, cross-disciplinary study, and access to top-ranked Johns Hopkins health systems.
- Business Communication
- Business Leadership and Human Values
- Frameworks for Analyzing Healthcare Markets
- Health Analytics
- Healthcare Law and Regulation
- Healthcare Organization and Management
- Health Innovation and Evaluation
- Health Marketing and Access
- Statistical Analysis
- The US Healthcare System: Past, Present, and Future
Customize your experience
ELECTIVES
Tailor your degree to your career goals with electives in areas such as AI, health finance, pharmaceutical strategy, global health, and more.
- Applied and Behavioral Economics in Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence and Business of Health
- Discovery to Market I
- Discovery to Market II
- Fundamentals of Health Care Systems
- Health Care Financing and Financial Management
- Health Care Practicum
- Health Information Technology
- Medical Devices and Diagnostics
- Negotiation in Health Care Settings
- Pharmaceutical Strategy
- The Wire: Business Solutions for Community Health Improvement
- One Carey elective of your choice
Beyond the classroom
The Johns Hopkins advantage
Leverage a leading health care ecosystem
With direct access to the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, you’ll build real-world skills in action-based courses, allowing you to apply practical management skills for healthcare business solutions.
Health Care Strategy Consulting Practicum
Challenge your understanding of complex health care issues
The fully online course gives students the chance to step into the role of a consultant and work directly with healthcare organizations. In 16 weeks, teams analyze their partner organizations business challenges and present strategic recommendations
”The program offered me the opportunity to continue to work full time and be a mother, while taking steps to advance my skills and grow in my career."
Riana
Williams
Health Care Management ’23
Healthcare Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
Admissions
Applicants are evaluated based on career goals, academic and/or professional background, and their ability to contribute to the cohort.
Students have access to various financial aid and scholarships options, making your academic and career goals more attainable.
Financial aid opportunities:
- Merit-based scholarships
- Private scholarships
- Employer tuition assistance
- Private loans
- State or federal aid
- Completed online application
- Résumé (one page)
- Two essays
- One professional recommendation
- Official transcript(s)
- TOEFL IBT/IELTS/PTE/DET score (required for non-U.S. citizens whose undergraduate degree was not taught in English)
- GMAT or GRE score (optional)
- $100 nonrefundable application fee
Submit your application through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and choose the upcoming fall term, then upload all required materials. Once we receive your completed application, our team will review your file and follow up with you on next steps.
More about the part-time MS in Health Care Management application process
Application deadlines
| Application round | Candidate deadline | Decision release | Deposit deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 7th 2026 | Rolling | 4 weeks |
| Round 2 | November 11th 2026 | Rolling | 4 weeks |
| Round 3 | December 9th 2026 | Rolling | 4 weeks |
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