M.P.A. Health Services Management

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At A Glance:

Complete In

As Little As 18 Months

Online

36 Credit Hours

Cost Per Credit House: $695

Start Term:

Spring, Summer, Fall

Program Overview

Mercy University’s Master of Health Services Management program can help you develop the functional and strategic skills to work in management roles in health care facilities. Experienced faculty provide insight into health care systems, policy, administration, communication and community health operations. If you are ready to lead in this rapidly growing field, this M.P.A. program can help you prepare.

Program Highlights

  • Accelerated Timeline. Designed with short 10-week semesters that help you complete your degree in as little 18 months, saving you time and money
  • Systems Knowledge. Gain a deeper understanding of health care operations, policy, administration and community health services.
  • Problem-Solving. Analyze challenges, improve organizational efficiency and support high-quality patient care through a real-world curriculum.
  • Financial Management. Learn to manage health care budgets and oversee recordkeeping processes that organizations rely on to function.
  • Built-In Internships, Personalized Support. Gain real-world experience through internships integrated directly into the curriculum, backed by hands-on, one-on-one guidance from the program director, even in a fully online format.

Career Outcomes

An M.P.A. in Health Services Management from Mercy University equips you with the leadership, communication and operational skills needed to navigate today’s evolving health care landscape across clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies and more. The program is designed to help you advance from direct patient care into administration, positioning graduates for mid-level roles such as supervisor, department head and manager. This program is designed to help students to advance to leadership positions such as supervisor, department head and manager. Many go on to reach executive-level positions, including Chief Operating Officer, VP of Operations, and Director of Strategy or pursue further advancement through administrative fellowships and doctoral programs like the DrPH, DHA or PhD in Public Policy.

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Online, campus, and hybrid options allow you to advance your career while balancing work and life.
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Competitive tuition and financial aid options help make a nationally recognized Mercy University education within reach.
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Academic advising, tutoring, counseling services, tech support, and dedicated staff ensure you have support whenever needed.

Turn Your Aspirations Into Impact

Your goals are more than ambitions. They are the foundation for meaningful growth, career advancement and lasting success. Request information about the program that aligns with your goals and discover how Mercy can help you take the next step.

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