Fall 2026 Applications Now Open
Apply now for Fall 2026 admission into the Healthcare MBA and MS in Healthcare Administration programs.
Application Deadlines:
- Early Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Priority Deadline: June 1, 2026
- Final Deadline: August 1, 2026
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Healthcare Leadership & Management at OHSU
The Division of Management at Oregon Health & Science University prepares current and future healthcare leaders to improve systems, strengthen operations, and advance health outcomes.
Housed within the OHSU School of Medicine and embedded in Oregon’s only academic health center, the Division offers a healthcare-focused management education grounded in real-world clinical, operational, and public health environments. Our programs integrate business principles with the complexities of healthcare delivery, quality improvement, and system performance.
We offer flexible graduate programs designed for working professionals at different stages of their careers — from emerging leaders building foundational expertise to experienced healthcare professionals advancing into executive roles.
Whether you are expanding your leadership impact or entering healthcare management, OHSU provides the academic rigor, applied learning, and professional network to help you lead with confidence.
Explore Graduate Programs & Executive Education
OHSU’s Division of Management offers degree programs and customized executive education designed to strengthen healthcare leadership across organizations and career stages.
MS in Healthcare Administration
For individuals building or advancing careers in healthcare operations and management.
The fully online MSHA develops foundational leadership, finance, and systems expertise for emerging leaders and professionals transitioning into healthcare management roles.
The Healthcare MBA
For experienced healthcare professionals seeking senior or executive leadership roles.
The online healthcare MBA integrates advanced business strategy with healthcare systems expertise, preparing professionals to lead complex organizations and drive impact.
Customized Executive Education
For healthcare organizations seeking tailored leadership and management development.
OHSU partners with healthcare systems and teams to design customized executive education programs focused on strategy, operations, leadership, and performance improvement.
Why Study Healthcare Leadership at OHSU?
Healthcare-Focused Education
As part of Oregon’s only academic health center, our programs are built specifically for the healthcare environment, not adapted from general business or public administration models.
Applied, Practice-Oriented Learning
Students apply new concepts immediately to real healthcare challenges. Coursework emphasizes problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and measurable impact.
Flexible Online Format
The MSHA and Healthcare MBA programs are designed for working professionals, combining asynchronous coursework with structured live engagement to build connection and accountability.
Regional Strength, National Impact
Students and alumni lead across hospitals, health systems, government agencies, and private industry throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To empower healthcare professionals with the business skills, knowledge acquisition, and leadership mindsets necessary to shape the future of healthcare.
Our Vision
We see a future where our graduates drive positive change, applying their expertise with compassion to improve healthcare, optimize systems, and, ultimately, improve the health of populations they serve.
Our Values
- Compassion
- Equity in Education
- Academic Rigor
Where Our Graduates Lead
Alumni of the Division of Management advance into leadership roles across healthcare systems, academic medical centers, public health organizations, and private industry.
Common career outcomes include:
- Hospital or Clinic Administrator
- Director of Operations
- Healthcare Program Manager
- Quality & Performance Manager
- Health System Executive
- Managed Care or Finance Director
Graduates bring practical leadership skills into complex healthcare environments and lead meaningful organizational change.
Enroll in a Graduate-Level Healthcare Management Course as a Non-Degree Student
The Division of Management welcomes qualified individuals to enroll in one graduate-level course (up to 6 credits) as a non-degree student. This option is ideal for professionals who want to explore healthcare management study, strengthen specific skills, or experience our programs before applying to a degree.
For information about current course offerings, live session dates, and enrollment eligibility, contact:
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