Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM)

Our rigorous one-year degree program will help you develop a foundational understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, develop solid business and leadership skills, and gain hands-on experience in the field.

Through a unique partnership between the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Kelley School of Business, we develop innovative healthcare leaders with skills and principles to serve the greater good, contribute to the creation of an equitable and healthy society, and actively shape a sustainable healthcare environment.

We prepare students for leadership roles in organizations across the healthcare industry, including hospitals, healthcare consulting firms, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, insurance, and long-term care facilities. No prior experience, industry knowledge, or GRE score is required.

Is the MSHM Degree for You?

Our program is designed for anyone interested in building a competitive advantage for entry- and mid-level management positions in the healthcare industry, including:

• Current undergraduate students
• Students planning to take a gap year before applying to a health professions school (medical school, dental school, etc.) who want to build the skills necessary to run their own practice
• Early career professionals with an interest in healthcare management, regardless of previous experience
• Mid-careerists ready to take on positions of increasing responsibility, including those leading teams for the first time

Executive track

For professionals with at least four years of prior experience, we offer an executive track which is online except for one week on our Bloomington, IN campus. This track is intended to be completed in two years, but can be extended based on the needs of the student.

The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs is home to globally and nationally recognized degrees featuring a skills-based, interdisciplinary design that can be tailored to meet the needs of students from any professional background. As a member of the O’Neill School student community, you’ll learn from our world-renowned faculty, who will equip you with the knowledge you need to lead and make a difference across any sector. Upon graduation, you’ll join a supportive, global alumni base of over 37,000 serving their communities in all different capacities and organizations.

Leadership skills with an interdisciplinary foundation

Our professional, interdisciplinary programs connect areas of study, tapping into the strengths of expert faculty in each discipline and offering varied perspectives representative of our interconnected world.

Whether you pursue a degree in public affairs, arts administration, environmental science—or a combination through our dual degrees—you’ll graduate ready for a leadership position that spans the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. And, you'll gain career experience while in school.

Learn from leading faculty

Learn from and alongside our expert faculty—top scholars in their fields, engaged in ongoing research, practice, and, most importantly, your education. More than 85 percent of our courses are taught by full-time faculty. They will become your mentors and advisors, bringing their experience into the classroom and laboratory to prepare you to lead for the greater good.

Top-tier program at a top value

You’ll attend one of the most highly regarded programs in the nation at a cost that is significantly lower than that of many other top-tier programs—we offer one of the most affordable programs in a city that is cosmopolitan, but not costly.

Part of the student—and Bloomington—community

At the O’Neill School, you’ll get a small school experience where we actively strive to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion, all with the benefits of a Big Ten Research I university. You’ll find student organizations for every interest—and for advancing your network or career—in addition to the welcoming Bloomington community, ranked one of the most beautiful and best places to live and study.