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Study Suggests Misalignment Between Tax Subsidies for Nonprofit Hospitals and the Community Benefit These Hospitals Provide

There is a surprising misalignment between the tax subsidies received by nonprofit hospitals in the United States and the community benefit that these hospitals provide.

MS in Information Systems alum leads the nexus of IT and business

Eric Jones (MS, Information Systems ’08) used his degree to switch from a technical role to an executive business role.

Phillip Phan, PhD

Phillip Phan is Alonzo and Virginia Decker Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School with joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Medicine, Whiting School of Engineering Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, and the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality. He is Associate Director at the Johns Hopkins Medicine Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. His research focuses on governance and innovation management in healthcare He has published more than 190 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and conference proceedings and

All Together Now: New Faculty Member Anna Mayo Makes a Study of Teamwork

Assistant Professor Anna Mayo, named to the Carey Business School full-time faculty in August 2020, specializes in research that explores the elements of effective collaboration.

David Godes, PhD

David Godes holds a Ph.D. and S.M. in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He was previously on the faculties of Harvard Business School and the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. His teaching experiences include undergraduate, graduate and executive courses ranging from Introduction to Marketing to Brand Management to CRM Analytics and Business-to-Business Marketing. Dave's academic research focuses on three areas: social interactions, organization economics, and platform economics. His work

Paul J. Ferraro, PhD

Paul J. Ferraro is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Human Behavior and Public Policy at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Ferraro has a joint faculty appointment in the Carey Business School and the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, a joint department of the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Whiting School of Engineering. Ferraro’s research focuses on building a credible evidence base about the environmental and social impacts of public and private programs.

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Master of Science in Health Care Management

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

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Description

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.

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Baltimore, MD

Full-time

30 credits (starting Fall 2025)

1 year

Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are numerous options for financing your education including scholarships, loans, and payment plans available to those who qualify. Learn more.

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.

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

Full-time MS in Health Care Management

In-person classes
Courses held in Baltimore, MD
Complete your degree in one year
Required capstone project

Part-time MS in Health Care Management

Online, flexible format
Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
Curriculum includes blend of traditional and project-based courses
Complete your degree in two years

MBA/Master of Public Health

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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The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.

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.

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

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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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.

Community Consulting lab

Case Competitions

Student Startup Challenge

Impact Sprints

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Transforming public health with human-centered design

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How do business students fit into the nexus between health innovation and regulation?

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Trust: A vital factor in health care-seeking behavior

Who is most trusted in the U.S. health care system? Researchers Michael Darden and Mario Macis measure the value of trust among health providers to determine how it influences a patient’s decision to seek care.

Darth Vader’s voice: Navigating the legal frontier of AI in Hollywood

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Professor Stacey Lee says the most successful businesses in the entertainment industry will be those that can harness AI's power while respecting human artists' rights and contributions.

Phillip Phan, PhD

David Godes, PhD

Paul J. Ferraro, PhD

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

Program details

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Program features

Business foundation

Lead in health

Experiential learning

Johns Hopkins health system

Our Fall 2024 class profile

Program Comparison

Curriculum

Explore sample curriculum

Required courses (20 credits)*:

Business foundations (6 credits)

Functional core (14 credits)

Electives (Choose 5 courses, 10 credits)**:

Health Care Management vs Health Administration

School

Degree

Target Audience

Program Duration

Focus Areas

Career Preparation

Practical Experience

US Health Care Focus

Accreditation

Prepare for and explore careers after graduation

Companies (sample):

Titles (sample):

Signature experiences

Featured Business of Health Stories

Attend an event

Connect with a Carey student or alumni

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