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Master of Healthcare Management
The online Master of Healthcare Management program is a specialized program that explores how the healthcare industry is managed across multiple disciplines (including government, law, marketing, business, accounting, ethics, and information systems). AIU’s programmatically accredited Master of Healthcare Management degree program is designed to examine the planning, direction, and coordination of healthcare in various settings.
This one-year master's degree program in healthcare management is designed to help students develop in-depth, industry-relevant business knowledge, to help them prepare to pursue additional responsibilities in their field. The online MHCM is a highly focused degree program designed to provide students with a comprehensive core of specialized knowledge and skills for healthcare management.
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AIU's online MHCM degree program is designed for busy professionals seeking a flexible and convenient learning experience. In this online healthcare management degree program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive, holistic understanding of how the healthcare industry works. The intensive 45-credit online master's program in healthcare management offers a comprehensive coverage of global, historical, organizational, and operational perspectives across multiple disciplines, including law, marketing, business, government, finance, accounting, ethics, and technology. Our multidisciplinary curriculum is specifically designed to help students prepare to pursue more responsibility in this complex and ever-changing industry.
Our flexible online master's program in healthcare management allows you to access your coursework from anywhere with an internet connection. AIU's virtual resources are equipped with an online library and 24/7 tech support. AIU offers students convenience, flexibility, and academic support to accommodate their complex work and family schedules. No GRE/GMAT is required to enroll in our graduate degree programs.
Accounting for Managers
ACG510
This course covers the primary functions of accounting which measure the activities of a company and communicating those measurements to help managers make good decisions. These decisions are related to how a company finances operations, manages operating costs, minimizes risks, utilizes resources, maintains a supply chain, and generates profits for owners.
This course covers the primary functions of accounting which measure the activities of a company and communicating those measurements to help managers make good decisions. These decisions are related to how a company finances operations, manages operating costs, minimizes risks, utilizes resources, maintains a supply chain, and generates profits for owners.
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ACG510 | 4.5 | |
Employment Law
MGT555
This course analyzes various employment laws, the legal rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, laws concerning equal employment opportunity concerning discrimination and harassment because of sex, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability. Furthermore, the course inspects free speech—rights at work, work-related privacy, electronic communication, and social media and classified workers in the gig economy. The course examines diversity and Affirmative Action, the legal and regulatory environment, wage and hour, leaves of absence, hiring, termination, labor/management relations, and collective bargaining.
This course analyzes various employment laws, the legal rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, laws concerning equal employment opportunity concerning discrimination and harassment because of sex, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability. Furthermore, the course inspects free speech—rights at work, work-related privacy, electronic communication, and social media and classified workers in the gig economy. The course examines diversity and Affirmative Action, the legal and regulatory environment, wage and hour, leaves of absence, hiring, termination, labor/management relations, and collective bargaining.
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MGT555 | 4.5 | |
Healthcare Leadership and Management
HCM518
This course focuses on understanding and applying organizational theory, design, and change, focusing on leadership and management principles, concepts, virtues, values, character, and practices related to the healthcare industry. In addition, the course explores the role of healthcare organizations as a communication system with internal and external departmental interactions creating effective organizational performance with an emphasis is on strategic planning, conflict resolution, operational budgeting, and diversity in the workplace, as well as the opportunity to study ethics, learn and practice ethical decision-making through dilemma resolution processes.
This course focuses on understanding and applying organizational theory, design, and change, focusing on leadership and management principles, concepts, virtues, values, character, and practices related to the healthcare industry. In addition, the course explores the role of healthcare organizations as a communication system with internal and external departmental interactions creating effective organizational performance with an emphasis is on strategic planning, conflict resolution, operational budgeting, and diversity in the workplace, as well as the opportunity to study ethics, learn and practice ethical decision-making through dilemma resolution processes.
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HCM518 | 4.5 | |
Healthcare Information Systems Management
HCM528
This course examines emerging perspectives in healthcare information management systems (HMIS) and the concept of digital health data. It analyzes digital health software and patient-centric technologies, the process of HMIS planning and management, and the role of informatics in public health. It examines HMIS standards, policies, governance, legal, ethical issues, emerging health technologies and healthcare globalization through information technology.
This course examines emerging perspectives in healthcare information management systems (HMIS) and the concept of digital health data. It analyzes digital health software and patient-centric technologies, the process of HMIS planning and management, and the role of informatics in public health. It examines HMIS standards, policies, governance, legal, ethical issues, emerging health technologies and healthcare globalization through information technology.
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HCM528 | 4.5 | |
Healthcare Administration
HCM530
This course provides a systematic understanding of the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Towards this goal, it explores organizational principles, the constantly evolving healthcare environment, and emerging issues relevant to healthcare systems and their management. It includes an emphasis on best practices for performance and quality improvement and effective management of teams. The course provides an understanding of the interrelationships of networked organizations and professional groups, focusing on delivering value and exploring ethical and legal issues. It also examines the impact of technology on healthcare delivery and the influence of globalization.
This course provides a systematic understanding of the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Towards this goal, it explores organizational principles, the constantly evolving healthcare environment, and emerging issues relevant to healthcare systems and their management. It includes an emphasis on best practices for performance and quality improvement and effective management of teams. The course provides an understanding of the interrelationships of networked organizations and professional groups, focusing on delivering value and exploring ethical and legal issues. It also examines the impact of technology on healthcare delivery and the influence of globalization.
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HCM530 | 4.5 | |
Legal and Ethical Implications in Healthcare
HCM532
This course introduces a comprehensive overview of federal, state, and local healthcare laws related to ethical issues, privacy, security and fraud, medical records and technology, confidentiality issues, and their effect on patient rights and care. It also examines different types of legislation, regulation, and accreditation. There is a review of the requirements of various government agencies, such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). There is also a consideration on how these government agencies handle fraud and abuse cases, risk management, business ethics, corporate compliance, and accreditation.
This course introduces a comprehensive overview of federal, state, and local healthcare laws related to ethical issues, privacy, security and fraud, medical records and technology, confidentiality issues, and their effect on patient rights and care. It also examines different types of legislation, regulation, and accreditation. There is a review of the requirements of various government agencies, such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). There is also a consideration on how these government agencies handle fraud and abuse cases, risk management, business ethics, corporate compliance, and accreditation.
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HCM532 | 4.5 | |
Healthcare Market Research Analysis
HCM535
This course analyzes various approaches to health care business development and marketing research. The course will examine how leaders foster a strategic mindset and use modern technology, new trends in data collection, and strategic best practices to develop and execute successful marketing strategies in the health care field. Upon successful completion of the course, students should have the tools to create step-by-step approaches in developing a health care business plan by bridging the gap between marketing theory and new modern tactics.
This course analyzes various approaches to health care business development and marketing research. The course will examine how leaders foster a strategic mindset and use modern technology, new trends in data collection, and strategic best practices to develop and execute successful marketing strategies in the health care field. Upon successful completion of the course, students should have the tools to create step-by-step approaches in developing a health care business plan by bridging the gap between marketing theory and new modern tactics.
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HCM535 | 4.5 | |
Healthcare Strategies
HCM540
This course provides an understanding competitive strategy and the theories and models in strategic management. The course focuses on formulating strategies, evaluating strategies, developing strategies, and the implementation of strategies in healthcare organizations. Upon successful completion of this course, students should understand how strategic management is used to help advance healthcare organizations by using strategic management theories, strategic analysis, and business decision making in a constantly changing healthcare setting.
This course provides an understanding competitive strategy and the theories and models in strategic management. The course focuses on formulating strategies, evaluating strategies, developing strategies, and the implementation of strategies in healthcare organizations. Upon successful completion of this course, students should understand how strategic management is used to help advance healthcare organizations by using strategic management theories, strategic analysis, and business decision making in a constantly changing healthcare setting.
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HCM540 | 4.5 | |
Healthcare Financial Management and Decision Making
HCM542
This course is designed to expose the student to financial management and decision making as applied to businesses, specifically the healthcare industry. The course covers sources of funding and other resources in healthcare, the benefits, risks, and cost associated with different financial sources and uses. The course investigates Medicare and other third-party payment systems, pricing, billing and coding processes, and the legal and regulatory implications as related to managerial decision making and regulatory compliance.
This course is designed to expose the student to financial management and decision making as applied to businesses, specifically the healthcare industry. The course covers sources of funding and other resources in healthcare, the benefits, risks, and cost associated with different financial sources and uses. The course investigates Medicare and other third-party payment systems, pricing, billing and coding processes, and the legal and regulatory implications as related to managerial decision making and regulatory compliance.
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HCM542 | 4.5 | |
Capstone - Strategic Management for Healthcare
HCM599
This is a capstone course that is designed to provide a foundation for the development and implementation of a global business enterprise using integrated business strategies and policies. This capstone course is structured to cover the principles covered in the MHCM program. The student is required to use different methods and principles learned in the program as a foundation for their final project deliverable. The deliverable will include the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the corporate resources, products, and assets of a specific healthcare entity. Advanced research is an integral component of this course.
This is a capstone course that is designed to provide a foundation for the development and implementation of a global business enterprise using integrated business strategies and policies. This capstone course is structured to cover the principles covered in the MHCM program. The student is required to use different methods and principles learned in the program as a foundation for their final project deliverable. The deliverable will include the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the corporate resources, products, and assets of a specific healthcare entity. Advanced research is an integral component of this course.
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HCM599 | 4.5 | |
This course focuses on understanding and applying organizational theory, design, and change, focusing on leadership and management principles, concepts, virtues, values, character, and practices related to the healthcare industry. In addition, the course explores the role of healthcare organizations as a communication system with internal and external departmental interactions creating effective organizational performance with an emphasis is on strategic planning, conflict resolution, operational budgeting, and diversity in the workplace, as well as the opportunity to study ethics, learn and practice ethical decision-making through dilemma resolution processes.
This course examines emerging perspectives in healthcare information management systems (HMIS) and the concept of digital health data. It analyzes digital health software and patient-centric technologies, the process of HMIS planning and management, and the role of informatics in public health. It examines HMIS standards, policies, governance, legal, ethical issues, emerging health technologies and healthcare globalization through information technology.
This course provides a systematic understanding of the U.S. health care delivery system. Towards this goal, it explores organizational principles, the constantly evolving health care environment, and emerging issues relevant to health care systems and their management. It includes an emphasis on best practices for performance and quality improvement and effective management of teams. The course provides an understanding of the interrelationships of networked organizations and professional groups, focusing on delivering value and exploring ethical and legal issues. It also examines the impact of technology on healthcare delivery and the influence of globalization.
This course analyzes various employment laws, the legal rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, laws concerning equal employment opportunity concerning discrimination and harassment because of sex, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability. Furthermore, the course inspects free speech -- rights at work, work-related privacy, electronic communication, social media, and classified workers in the gig economy. The class will examine diversity and Affirmative Action, the legal and regulatory environment, wage and hour, leaves of absence, hiring, termination, labor/management relations, and collective bargaining.
This course introduces a comprehensive overview of federal, state, and local health care laws related to ethical issues, privacy, security and fraud, medical records and technology, confidentiality issues, and their effect on patient rights and care. It also examines different types of legislation, regulation, and accreditation. There is a review of the requirements of various government agencies, such as the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). There is also a consideration on how these government agencies handle fraud and abuse cases, risk management, business ethics, corporate compliance, and accreditation.
This course analyzes various approaches to health care business development and marketing research. The course will examine how leaders foster a strategic mindset and use modern technology, new trends in data collection, and strategic best practices to develop and execute successful marketing strategies in the health care field. At the end of the course, you will have the tools to create step-by-step approaches in developing a health care business plan by bridging the gap between marketing theory and new modern tactics.
This course introduces students to understanding competitive strategy and the theories and models in strategic management. The course focuses on formulating strategies, evaluating strategies, developing strategies, and the implementation of strategies in health care organizations. At the completion of this course, students will understand how strategic management is used to help advance health care organizations by using strategic management theories, strategic analysis, and business decision making in a constantly changing health care setting.
This course is designed to expose the student to financial management and decision making as applied to businesses, specifically the healthcare industry. The course covers sources of funding and other resources in healthcare, the benefits, risks, and cost associated with different financial sources and uses. The student investigates Medicare and other third-party payment systems, pricing, billing and coding processes, and the legal and regulatory implications as related to managerial decision making and regulatory compliance.
This is a capstone course that provides a foundation for the development and implementation of a global business enterprise using integrated business strategies and policies. This capstone course is structured to cover the principles covered in the MHCM program. The student is required to use different methods and principles learned in the program as a foundation for their final project deliverable. The deliverable will include the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the corporate resources, products, and assets of a specific healthcare entity. Advanced research is an integral component of this course.
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An online Master's in Healthcare Management (MHCM) is a graduate-level degree program designed to deepen professionals' experience in planning, directing, and managing healthcare services and operations through a fully online format. Coursework typically explores advanced topics such as healthcare strategy and leadership, finance and decision-making, policy and law/ethics, information systems/informatics, and quality improvement. Pursuing an online MHCM offers the opportunity to refine operational, analytical, and strategic decision-making abilities—all with the flexibility to study from anywhere. In addition to the online option, AIU also offers this graduate healthcare program on campus at its Houston and Atlanta locations.
Yes, you can earn a Master's in Healthcare Management (MHCM) entirely online. AIU’s MHCM degree is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).Our online graduate healthcare management program is designed to offer flexibility, enabling students to balance advanced coursework with personal and professional commitments. In addition to the fully online option, AIU also offers this master's program on campus at its Houston and Atlanta locations.
Some potential career paths for a master’s degree in healthcare management may be*:
Explore healthcare management-related job positions and descriptions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
*AIU cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement. The list of potential career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
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*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
AIU's online Master's in Healthcare Management (MHCM) is a 45-credit program that can be completed in about 12 months when you follow a full-time, continuous progression of 10-week graduate courses (estimate based on program credits and AIU’s graduate course format; actual time may vary). Your completion time can be shorter or longer based on factors such as accepted transfer credits (AIU may accept up to 12 graduate credits), the number of courses you take each quarter, and any breaks you choose to schedule—see Transfer Credit and the University Catalog for details.
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I chose [AIU] after reading and doing my research. It was flexible. It’s online and with my work life balance, that's very important.Angela B. M., Former Student 2024 Graduate, Master of Science in Healthcare Management
My degree has given me something to accomplish and be proud about. It’s an accomplishment for my family to be proud about. It helped me on my journey to wanting to be in healthcare.Rachel E., Former Student 2023 Graduate, Bachelor of Healthcare Management
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