Offered as the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

Take your next step in healthcare leadership with the online MSHA program at Oregon Health & Science University. Designed for working professionals and aspiring healthcare leaders, this program builds the specialized skills and real-world insight needed to lead teams, strengthen healthcare operations, and drive meaningful change. No prior healthcare or management work experience is required to apply. While many students enter the program with professional experience, the OHSU MSHA is equally well-suited for early-career professionals, recent graduates, and individuals transitioning into healthcare administration.

What Sets this Healthcare Administration Degree Program Apart

• 100% Online, Flexible for Working and Early-Career Professionals
  Learn from anywhere while balancing your career, academic goals and personal commitments. Courses are delivered in a fully online format with approximately 80% asynchronous coursework and 20% live, online class sessions, allowing you to engage meaningfully without pausing your professional momentum.
• Healthcare-Focused, Leadership-Driven
  Develop core competencies in healthcare management and leadership. The MSHA curriculum strengthens your ability to lead teams, optimize system performance, and implement improvements aligned with the evolving demands of healthcare organizations.
• Nationally Respected, Regionally Connected
  Expand your professional network through connections with experienced faculty, healthcare executives, and OHSU alumni influencing hospitals, health systems, and public agencies across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
• Applied, Practice-Oriented Learning
  Bridge theory with hands-on application in every course. You'll immediately use new strategies and tools to solve real-world healthcare challenges in your current workplace.
• Strong Career Outlook
  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 23% job growth for medical and health services managers through 2034—much faster than average. The OHSU MSHA positions you to step confidently into these expanding leadership roles.

OHSU MSHA at a Glance

• Format: 100% online, designed for working professionals.
• Program Length: 21 months (6 terms)
• Start Term: Fall
• Early Application Deadline: April 1

MSHA Program Highlights

Build advanced healthcare leadership and management skills without putting your current career—or future career plans—on hold. The OHSU MSHA supports both seasoned professionals and motivated early-career students seeking to advance into healthcare administration.

Healthcare Management Careers

Graduates of the OHSU MSHA program are prepared for influential roles across healthcare organizations, including: 

• Hospital or Clinic Administrator
• Director of Operations
• Health System Executive
• Quality and Performance Manager
• Managed Care or Finance Director