100%
Online Coursework
$390
Tuition Cost per Credit
1.5 years
Average Completion*
Lead the Business of Better Healthcare
Healthcare needs more than skilled clinicians. It needs strategic leaders who understand how to manage people, resources, technology, finances, and operations while keeping the needs of patients at the center.
The Strategic Healthcare Management & Administration program at Athens State University prepares you to lead in the business and administrative side of healthcare. Develop the management, leadership, and strategic decision-making skills needed to navigate a complex and rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Program Details
Healthcare is one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic industries — and it needs professionals who can combine business expertise with an understanding of the unique challenges facing healthcare organizations. Athens State’s Strategic Healthcare Management & Administration program prepares you to think beyond individual departments and processes. You’ll develop the skills to evaluate operations, manage resources, lead teams, improve organizational performance, and make strategic decisions in healthcare settings.
Program Highlights
Healthcare-Focused Leadership
Develop the leadership skills needed to manage teams, departments, and organizations in today’s healthcare environment.
Strategic Decision-Making
Learn to evaluate complex challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that support organizational goals.
Business Meets Healthcare
Build knowledge across management, finance, operations, human resources, and other areas essential to successful healthcare organizations.
Career-Focused Education
Gain practical skills and knowledge you can apply to real-world healthcare challenges and opportunities.
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Healthcare leaders must understand both the people they serve and the systems that support them. Through this program, you’ll develop a broad foundation in healthcare management and administration while strengthening your strategic leadership capabilities.
Explore your career pathways with the Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management & Administration, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$72k
Medical Manager Estimated Entry Salary
$101k
Medical Manager Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management & Administration delivers exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose this Program at Athens State?
Life doesn’t stop while you’re earning your degree. That’s why the Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management & Administration is offered entirely online, allowing you to complete coursework when it fits your schedule without sacrificing academic quality.
Built for Today’s Professionals
You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. Flexible learning options allow you to pursue your master’s degree while continuing to meet your professional and personal commitments.
Invest in Your Future The Smart Way
Athens State University is committed to providing an affordable, high-quality education. As Alabama’s most affordable public, state university, we give you the opportunity to earn an advanced degree while making a smart investment in your future, without unnecessary debt. Plus, our learning partnerships make a degree from Athens Sate even more accessible.
Learn from Experienced Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with real-world accounting and business experience, bringing current industry practices into every course. At Athens State, you’re not facing the journey alone—our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way, providing personalized guidance and support.
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*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.