$118k+

National median salary for Medical and Health Service Managers

21%

Projected job growth through 2036

100% Online

Designed for working professionals

Real-World Leadership

Learn from experienced health care professionals

The online Master of Healthcare Administration at NDSU prepares working professionals to lead across today’s evolving health care systems. Designed for those ready to advance their careers, the program builds the strategic, operational and leadership skills needed to improve organizations, support teams and drive meaningful change in health care.

Program highlights:

  • 100% online, asynchronous format
  • Flexible eight-week courses
  • Stackable certificates and cross-disciplinary options
  • Accelerated pathway opportunities
  • Applied real-world learning
  • Faculty with professional health care experience
  • Focus on regional and rural health systems
  • Gain health systems leadership experience

Shape Your Future

At NDSU, you’ll have a dedicated academic advisor who will partner with you to create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique goals and supports your success.

Mentorship and Career Development

Learn from experienced healthcare leaders who serve as faculty, mentors and guest speakers. Small class sizes and personalized support help guide your leadership development, career planning and professional growth.

Industry-Informed Curriculum

Coursework is developed in collaboration with healthcare leaders to reflect real workforce needs and leadership expectations. The curriculum is aligned with national healthcare leadership models, with accreditation efforts in progress.

Applied, Experiential Learning

Learn by doing through real-world projects, internships or workplace-based experiences. Apply what you learn to current or future roles while building practical skills in healthcare operations, strategy and leadership.

Workplace-Based Projects

Apply assignments and experiential learning directly within your own organization, connecting coursework to real professional challenges.

Tuition and Funding

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.

Admission Info

At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.

No matter your academic path, we're committed to making your application process straightforward and stress-free. Find the specific requirements and steps for your graduate application.

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