Health Services Management M S

This broad, multidisciplinary program prepares students to become health services leaders in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. The program offers an accelerated Master of Science (30 credits) for experienced health care administrators. This program is intended for students who are interested in advancing in their careers in health care management and leadership. 

Our graduates gain knowledge and skills related to research, quality management, information technology, strategic planning and other skills needed to elevate their careers and adapt to changes in the evolving health care delivery system in the United States. 

Students can earn their Master of Science degree in as little as 18 months with flexible online or in-person courses to fit around their schedules.

Applicants and admitted students to the M.S. program must have at least 4 years of managerial experience in the health care field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the health services management program are employed in many areas of the healthcare sector including:

• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Nursing homes and home care
• Individual medical practices
• Medical equipment or drugs manufacturers
• Medical insurance companies
• Public health and patient advocacy
• Health care administration

The Mercy Advantage

• No GRE required to apply
• Full or part-time enrollment in-person or online
• Enrollment is offered quarterly with fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters
• Courses can be taken at the Bronx and Dobbs Ferry campuses or completely online, but students cannot switch between modalities
• Degree can be completed in as little as 18 months
• Small class sizes, with an enrollment cap of 20 students per section 

Each applicant must submit the following:

1. Current résumé 
2. Academic transcripts
3. Two professional letters of recommendation on letterhead (letters from friends, acquaintances or clergy are welcome but do not replace the two professional letters)
4. One essay: two - three pages long providing the reasons the student wishes to pursue a graduate degree in Health Services Management
5. Interview with the program coordinator or the program director

Available at these campuses:

• Online
• Westchester