Healthcare Administration (M.S.)
The Master of Science in healthcare administration focuses on leadership, service and innovation in the healthcare management field. This program equips students to become effective leaders as they learn to tackle healthcare challenges of cost, access and quality with innovative solutions, cutting-edge technology and industry best practices. With specialized tracks, students will hone their skills and be prepared for work in a variety of fields.
Upcoming Start Dates:
- Online:
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Sep. 17, 2024 -
Apr. 1, 2025
Trevecca’s Master of Science in healthcare administration equips students with the skills to succeed in the competitive field of healthcare management. The program focuses on leadership, service, innovation, technology, information security and value-based management as they apply to the growing healthcare industry.
Program Benefits
- Complete your degree online in 18 months with no residency requirements.
- Continue to work and focus on your other priorities while earning your degree, taking one course at a time with all materials delivered to you.
- Utilize a built-in support system and complete your degree alongside others who are working toward similar goals through Trevecca’s cohort model.
- Establish a sustained advantage in a competitive market with a focus on healthcare innovation.
- Learn from faculty who possess the highest degrees in their fields and have relevant and valuable real-world experience.
What to Expect
As a student in Trevecca’s Master of Science in healthcare administration program, you’ll learn the theories and practices surrounding the three pillars of healthcare: cost, access and quality. Our leadership focus will help you to become a patient-centered, effective and self-aware leader in healthcare management.
Choosing one of our specialty tracks gives you another level of expertise within healthcare administration that can set you apart. The tracks include:
- Data analytics
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Healthcare administration
- Human resources management
- Interdisciplinary studies
- Management and leadership
- Nonprofit leadership and management
- Project management
- Public administration
These will enable you to move forward in your career with expertise that will set you apart in your field. You’ll also improve your organizational, critical thinking, communication and decision-making skills. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology; learn industry trends; and identify best practices for cost containment, patient access and overall healthcare experience. The research component of the program will allow you to connect with current industry leaders and complete a field experience or industry project. In just 18 months, you’ll be fully equipped to serve in your desired field.
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.
Read MoreHere’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.
Here’s a look at the approximate tuition rates you could expect for this program at Trevecca, including the cost per credit hour and the total tuition expense for the full degree program. Please note that rates and fees are subject to change.
Cost/Credit Hour$500 |
Hours36 |
Tuition Cost*$18,000 |
*$150 Student Resource Fee assessed per course. $100 estimated book cost per course.
Additional fees assessed on a course-by-course basis*
- Admissions
- Mode
- Tracks
- Mission and Vision Statements and Values
- *Additional Costs
Our three-step enrollment process is fast, easy and free! Simply complete the application, submit your transcripts and we’ll take care of the rest.
Getting started
- Complete the online application (it's free!). No GRE or GMAT scores required
Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here! - Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid.
- Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution.
Admissions requirements
- Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy
- 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Completion of a college-level math course with a grade of C or higher
- Completion of a college-level English course with a grade of C or higher
- Provide photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID or passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form below to be connected with an enrollment counselor.
We understand life is busy and you may not have time to attend class on campus. You can earn your degree with us while focusing on one class at a time, any time—24/7. Through Trevecca Online, classes are taught digitally through our learning management system, Blackboard. Additionally, books and materials are delivered to your front door. And when we say the degree is entirely online, we mean it. Our program is structured so that you never have to step foot on campus—not even once!
Our online students also benefit from a cohort model, where students begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other online classmates working toward similar goals.
Data Analytics
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Processing Data for Decision-Making
- Leading Data Analytics Projects
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- New Venture Creation
- Small Business Management
Healthcare Administration
- Legal and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare
- Quality Healthcare Management
- Healthcare Strategy
Human Resources Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Staffing and Development
- Compensation and Benefits
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Customize your curriculum by transferring up to nine credit hours of academic coursework from another institution, tailoring your education to your unique background and interests.
Management and Leadership
- The Legal Environment of Business
- Leadership and Strategic Planning for Servant Leaders
- Human Resource Development and Management
Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Raising Human and Financial Resources for Nonprofits
- Fiscal Administration in Nonprofits
Project Management
- Introduction to Project and Program Management
- Project Schedule and Risk Management
- Cost, Contract and Procurement Management
Public Administration
- Public Policy
- State and Local Government Structure, Law, and Practice
- Change Management and Strategic Planning for Complex Public/Nonprofit Organizations
Mission Statement
Trevecca Nazarene University's Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) program is committed to excellence in providing accessible, diverse, immersive, student-centered, and collaborative educational experiences for adult learners that thoroughly prepare graduates for leadership and service in healthcare administration. The program uses biblical principles and healthcare management core competencies to promote the holistic development of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, social awareness, problem-solving, and executive-level decision-making. Whether seeking an entry-level or advancing from a mid to senior-level leadership role, graduates will be equipped to provide strategic, innovative leadership to manage daily operations, execute industry best practices, and address the changing landscape of healthcare delivery in various settings. To illuminate the learning experience, Trevecca students engage with faculty who are industry practitioners and academic scholars with over 130 years of combined healthcare leadership experience.
Vision Statement
Trevecca's MSHCA Program will be a premier provider of an accessible, Christian-based healthcare management curriculum that prepares students nationwide for career entry or advancement in diverse healthcare settings.
Values Statement
As aligned with its mission and vision, Trevecca's MSHCA Program values the following:
- Authenticity
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Stewardship
The following are required costs to complete the courses related to this program:
- HCL5140 - Principles of Leadership and Strategy
Pre-Assessment Exam: $45 - HCL6115 - Value-Based Financial Management & Budgeting
Mid-Point Assessment Exam: $45 - HCL6205 - Capstone Project: Addressing Real-Time Health Care Challenges and HCL6240 - Health Industry Field Experience
Post-Assessment Exam: $45
Career Opportunities: Master's in Healthcare Administration
With a Master of Science in healthcare administration, you’ll be ready to advance your career and tap into higher earning potential. When combined with your work experience, your degree will position you to be competitive in the following roles:
Degree and 1-4 Years Work Experience:
- Supervisory positions
- Coordinator/specialist roles in specific areas)
- Office manager
- Business manager
- Associate administrator
- Administrative coordinator
Degree and 5+ Years Work Experience:
- Regional vice president (corporate level)
- Hospital administrator
- Nursing home administrator (must possess state licensure)
- Executive director
- Associate C-Suite level
- Senior VP level(s)
- Chief executive officer
- Chief operating officer
- Health information director
- Director of operations
- Program manager
Faculty
- James Agee, Ph.D. Professor
- Phil Rickard Professor & Assistant Director, MBA | Director, Public Administration
- Ty Tabernik Professor, Information Technology
- Brandee Norris Director, Programs in Healthcare Administration; Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration and Management
- Joshua Smith, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Business
- Edmund McFadden, DBA Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration
- Tammy Curtis, Ph.D. Adjunct Faculty
- Kathleen Mandato, Ph.D. Adjunct Faculty
- Todd Staley, Esq., JD Adjunct Faculty
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.*
Cohort Schedule
View a sample schedule of the courses you will be taking when you enroll.
Organizational Behavior and Change in Healthcare
HCL 5110
This course evaluates dynamics of healthcare organizations and suggests ways healthcare leaders might influence organizational behavior among personnel to attain desirable outcomes and meet organizational goals.
Principles of Healthcare Leadership and Strategy
HCL 5140
Value-Based Financial Management and Budgeting
HCL 6115
Health Reform and Alternative Healthcare Delivery Solutions
HCL 6130
Health Information Informatics and Security
HCL 6160
Human Resource Management in Healthcare
HCL 6170
Health Economics
HCL 6180
Healthcare Operations and Key Performance Indicators
HCL 6190
CAPSTONE COURSE (CHOOSE ONE)
Capstone Project: Health Challenges
HCL 6205
Health Care Industry Field Experience
HCL 6240
The industry field experience offers students an opportunity to shadow healthcare professionals in various roles and settings. Students will obtain real-world experience and gain exposure to multiple disciplines within the landscape of healthcare administration. Successful completion of the field experience will assist students with identifying areas of interest specific to their chosen career pathway. The industry field experience is a required, 120- hours, 12-week course for students enrolled in the M.S. Healthcare Administration Program who possess less than three (3) years of healthcare experience.
*HCL 6230 Health Industry Field Experience Continuation is available if students need more time to complete the 12-week, 120 hours field experience.
Choose a Track
- Data Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management and Leadership
- Nonprofit Leadership Management
- Project Management
- Public Administration
*For a complete list of courses, tracks and other relevant information, view the program's course catalog.