Master of Science
The M.S. in Health Services Administration at Regis can help prepare you for a fulfilling new career in health care. No matter what your background is, we’ll help you develop the necessary analytical, leadership, communication and technical skills you’ll need in a health care management position.
You’ll gain the legal, financial, management and administrative skills needed to keep major health care companies and organizations running smoothly and efficiently. Courses in finance, organizational ethics, operations, leadership, research and technology management will build upon your experience as a working professional and provide you with a deeper appreciation of the social and ethical obligations and conflicts involved in providing health care.
We know that learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Through internships and capstone projects, our students gain firsthand knowledge of how hospitals and clinics operate while gaining new skills and lending their own fresh ideas to partner organizations. Students serve in consultant roles as part of their program capstone, advising real-world organizations and helping them make sound decisions based on research and recommendations. With these skills added to your professional toolkit, you’ll be a welcome addition to any organization needing a professional health care leader.
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Merit Scholarship AvailableEvery new, eligible M.S. in Health Services Administration student starting at Regis University will receive a Dean’s Scholarship of up to $13,200. Learn more and see eligibility requirements here. |
Program Format
Online courses
8-week terms
Time Commitment
12 - 24 months
Key Dates
Starts are offered in January, May and August.
Implement and manage protocols to ensure patients are safe at health care facilities, review all safety incidents involving patients and employees.
Health Services Managers are in charge of the operations of one or multiple health care facilities, typically handling aspects such as finances, hiring and training new employees, and keeping track of patient records.
Medical Administrators interact with patients and provide customer service, manage health records, schedule appointments and manage patient billing.
Jayne Keller
Chief Operating Officer, Cappella Living Solutions
M.S. Health Services Administration, 2005
Joi Coleman
student in the Xavier-Louisiana Pharm.D. and Regis M.S. in Health Services Administration dual-degree program
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers, 2022
Whether you’re looking to gain knowledge quickly or supplement your full master’s degree, our 12-credit graduate certificates will help you become a more skilled and specialized health care professional.
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| Health Care Quality and Patient Safety
Explores individual leadership qualities and organizational dynamics within the contexts of communication, culture, values, process redesigns, knowledge management and methods of assessing and diagnosing organizational effectiveness.
Review the history and theory of quality management in health care settings with emphasis on patient safety, patient satisfaction, patient engagement, the patient/client experience and regulatory requirements in diverse settings.
Study application-based case studies for cost utilization, financial forecasting, budgeting and analysis, cash management techniques, and planning models and applies these concepts to management practice in the health care industry.
To apply to the M.S. in Health Services Administration program, you will need:
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Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year: $759 per credit hour
Total program credits: 36
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Earning your Master of Science in Health Services Administration from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network — think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or visit our Office of Financial Aid on the web.
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The Master of Science in Health Services Administration is offered by the Division of Health Ethics, Administration and Leadership within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.