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In Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) fully online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) degree program, you explore the managerial cycle of healthcare business: how healthcare works, how organizations operate and how strong leadership improves outcomes. Whether entering the field for the first time or aiming to advance your current career, you’ll build the business, communication and decision-making skills needed to lead within medical systems shaped by regulations, patient needs and evolving healthcare challenges.
From flexible course delivery to expert faculty and a curriculum that spans disciplines, here’s what sets MSSU’s master’s degree in healthcare administration apart:
A master’s degree in healthcare administration prepares you for leadership positions where you guide teams, allocate resources and shape policy. Healthcare administration roles combine strategic decision-making with day-to-day operations that make a direct impact on patient health and organizational performance. This field offers strong earning potential and long-term advancement opportunities across a wide range of healthcare areas.
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Explore career opportunities in healthcare administration.
Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. economy. Healthcare administrators are at the intersection of business and healthcare, and they deeply understand both clinical environments and business strategy. With this combination of skills and a healthcare administration master’s degree, you can enter management roles in a variety of settings, including:
Program Tuition: $11,250 in state / $20,550 out of state
Duration: 24-month degree completion (full time) / part time options available
Credit Hours: 30
Missouri Southern’s master’s degree in healthcare administration offers a well-rounded, career-focused education at a cost that’s accessible for busy students and working professionals like you.
If you live in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee or Texas, you’re eligible for an automatic in-state tuition rate known as Lion Pride Tuition.
Note: Estimated tuition and fees are based on current rates.
Ready to lead in the business of healthcare? Apply to Missouri Southern’s online master’s in healthcare administration degree program by completing the following process:
For admission consideration to the online healthcare administration degree program, you must have:
Conditional Admission: The program’s Admission Committee will consider applicants who do not meet the above admissions criteria on a case-by-case basis.
Students applying from outside the U.S. whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.
Note: Applicants who have taken classes outside the U.S. may have their transcripts evaluated by MSSU Admissions. MSSU requires a GPA equivalency. If MSSU Admissions is unable to determine a GPA or the applicant disagrees with the evaluation, they may submit their transcript to an approved third-party evaluation service.
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With Missouri Southern State University’s online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration degree program, you can make informed decisions that improve patient care and organizational performance—from strategic planning to operational oversight. Lead meaningful change in healthcare management by starting your application today!
Dr. Thomas (Dusty) Deringer
Healthcare Administration Department Chair, Graduate Program Director
Office: Health Science Building 151A
Phone: 417-625-3053
Email: deringer-d@mssu.edu