MS in Management - Health Care Administration

We are positioned as the leader in providing graduate health care administration education in Vermont and are extending our impact throughout New England.  We are forging a new tradition with progressive curriculum and tangible outcomes with our MS in Management - Health Care Administration (HCA) degree.

Career outlook

With the continued growth and diversification of the health care industry, employment of health care managers is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth rate averaging 22% for the decade of 2010-2020.

Program outcomes

If you are a health care worker, either clinical or staff, and are looking to build upon your experience and take your career to the next level, then look no further.  With the rapid changes happening in your profession, we can provide you with the skills and critical thinking needed for your success; we do this by providing a holistic view of health care organizations with tangible outcomes in:

Designed for professionals like you

Thanks to the Capstone Project component of Marlboro's HCA program, the four employees we supported with a partial tuition reimbursement provided tangible benefits to our institution hospital almost immediately. Each came out of the graduate program with a more sophisticated understanding of our organizational business processes and the knowledge of how to partner with line and managerial employees on quality and technology issues. In short they went from being managers to becoming leaders.

Rob Simpson, president and CEO of the Brattleboro Retreat

There is a shortage of experienced and highly-educated health care leaders. With a greater emphasis on health outcomes and major changes in provider reimbursement, there is a greater need for leaders and managers with the business skills to improve the quality of health care services, while simultaneously improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. If you are a current health care manager or executive looking to improve your organization, increase employee retention and satisfaction, and reduce costs, please contact Joe Heslin, our Graduate Admissions Director, at (802) 258-9209 for detailed information to provide to your employees.

The HCA degree is designed for professionals like you. Classes meet face-to-face once a week and are supplemented by a robust online environment. Students benefit from the experience of our faculty of teacher-practitioners, who provide you with in-depth knowledge as well as a professional network to achieve success in your work.

36 credits are required for graduation.

Accreditation

Marlboro College Graduate School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), which accredits schools and colleges in the six New England states.