MS in Health Administration
Our online Master of Science in Health Administration is designed for healthcare professionals who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health organizations and the health system.
Students will gain knowledge and expertise through diverse course offerings that provide technical and behavioral competencies to encompass business, ethics and technology applied to the health administration environment. After completion, you will be positioned for leadership in a variety of private and government health organizations, agencies and hospitals. Students can choose from two unique specializations:
Health Care Ethics Specialization
Saint Joseph's University's online master's degree in health administration with a specialization in health care ethics provides the necessary framework for dealing with issues such as euthanasia; the use of medical technologies to prolong life; abortion; genetic screening for birth defects; experimentation and informed consent; distribution of scarce medical resources; the right to healthcare and its implications for the healthcare delivery system. The program also offers a background in moral philosophy, which will be included within the scope of the coursework.
Informatics Specialization
With a specialization in Informatics, you will gain expertise in information resource management, clinical care and programming, enabling you to become the communications conduit linking diverse health care professionals. Coursework focuses on health information management systems data and infrastructure, providing the case study of IT networks, internets, data interchange, data access, and data management.
About Saint Joseph's University
Spirit, Intellect, Purpose
Founded in Philadelphia by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University promotes an environment of open-minded investigation and debate and is dedicated to producing graduates that will use their skills to improve the common good. In the 2010 edition of "America's Best Colleges,” U.S. News & World Report ranked Saint Joseph's University among the top 15 master's universities in the north for the 12th consecutive year.
