HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
DEADLINES
Fall
Application Deadline: August (July for international students)
Begins: August Spring
Application Deadline: January (December for international applicants) Begins: January
Summer I
Application Deadline: May (April for international applicants) Begins: May
Summer II
Application Deadline: June (May for international students)
Are you ready to lead the future of healthcare? Merrimack’s Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership is a newly designed graduate program aimed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.
Tailored For You
• The program offers a comprehensive curriculum including five required core (20 credits) and three elective options (12 credits).
• Network and collaborate with classmates who have a range of experiences.
• Tailor your learning with courses such as Healthcare Financial Management, Quality Improvement and Accreditation in Healthcare, and more.
• Expert faculty members bring real-world experience and insights to the program.
• Earn your M.S. in as little as 9-months.
• Study 100% online, with asynchronous and optional synchronous sessions.
Scholarships are available.
TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
$700 per credit hour*
The M.S. in Healthcare Leadership is 32 credit hours ($22,400)
Applicants for full and part-time study (excluding Double Warrior Scholarships) are eligible for the Dean Scholarship, which is awarded based on merit and need. This generous scholarship, in addition to our already low tuition, can help you save significantly on tuition costs.
*Rates subject to change.
What You'll Learn
Our healthcare leadership graduate degree equips you with a full suite of evidence-based methods and professional tools. The program is designed for those students wanting to enter and/or advance within the healthcare industry and courses are specifically designed and delivered to address healthcare issues. The completion of this program will position graduates to pursue professional opportunities such as C.E.O., Vice President, division leaders, or practice management. Additionally, students will be positioned to continue onto doctoral programs.
The program includes 32 credits of courses in healthcare management, leadership, law and communication. You’ll need to complete 20 core credits with your choice of 12 elective credits.
The healthcare leadership master’s degree includes training in:
• Negotiations and conflict resolution
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Healthcare Law, Ethics, and Policy
• Communication and management in healthcare
• Innovative leadership in healthcare
• Compliance and risk management in healthcare
• Competitive Advantage in Healthcare
Admission Requirements
This master’s program is intended for students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a health-related field (such as public health; health education/health promotion; exercise science/ kinesiology; human performance; human nutrition; or a closely related field), or a bachelor's degree in another field plus professional experience in a health-related field. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in another field will be considered, but may be required to complete a call with a program representative to confirm they are qualified for the graduate program, and may also be required to take and pass (with a grade of B or better) an approved prerequisite course in public health or health education/promotion prior to enrolling.
Sampling of Courses
HSC 5360: Exploring Leadership Frameworks and Strategies
HSC 5385: Communication and Management in Healthcare
HSC 6500: Innovative Leadership in Healthcare
Program information subject to change. Visit the website for up-to-date program information.