Masters of Science in Health Services Administration Strayer University

Now is the time to lead in health care. An aging population, expanded access to health care and a renewed focus on preventative care are all helping to make this one of the fastest growing industries and the largest provider of jobs in the United States. Strayer’s health services administration degree develops your managerial, technical and communication skills so that you can be part of the next wave of health care visionaries. This is more than just an advanced health care degree. A Strayer health services master’s degree gives you advanced knowledge and fundamental skills in information technology, accounting, management, ethics and human resources to make you a well-rounded candidate in this dynamic field.

Health services administration graduates can move on to biotech firms, government health organizations and pharmaceutical companies that are charting the future of human health and bringing cutting-edge technology to the treatment and eradication of disease.

Develop the skills, knowledge, and insights necessary to effectively develop and manage organized delivery systems in the health care environment

Effectively develop tactics and strategies that yield ideal outcomes for various stakeholder groups of the long-term care industry in response to policies stipulated by governing entities and the external environment

Strengthen your knowledge of the internal and external regulations and practices that are unique to physician private practice in order to ensure medical care can be provided to patient populations while protecting the interest of medical professionals

Apply your knowledge of social, economic, political and professional forces to the management of the organization, and develop policies and practices that align with business strategies

Develop the skills to conduct financial planning, manage financial operations and measure financial performance

Develop effective strategic and marketing plans to position the organization for success within the complex health care environment

Use appropriate information systems and various technologies to collect and analyze health care data

Demonstrate analytical skills, and the application of statistical, quantitative and economic principles and tools to the health care decision-making process

Refine your ability to apply ethical thinking and judgment to a wide range of health services situations

Develop and demonstrate skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution and change management

Completion of Strayer University’s Master of Science in Health Services Administration program does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for licensure as a health care administrator in any state. Students pursuing professional health care certifications should contact their respective state health departments to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program.