Master of
Science in
Healthcare
Management
The Master of Science in Healthcare Management at Atlantis University is a comprehensive and rigorous graduate program specifically crafted to immerse students in the intricacies of the contemporary healthcare management landscape.
With a dedicated focus on imparting theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the program equips students with the necessary abilities to thrive in the complex field of healthcare management.
36
Total Credits
14 - 20 months
Course duration
Yes
Scholarships available
Online & Campus
format
The curriculum is strategically designed to encompass a multifaceted approach, integrating health science, cutting-edge technology applications in health management, and education centered on research, and community service.
This holistic approach ensures that graduates not only possess a deep understanding of healthcare management principles, but they are also adept at applying these principles to real-world scenarios. The program is administered under a model that integrates information technology as strategies, study modality and cross-cutting axis in all classes.
The Master of Healthcare Management Program is structured with 36 credit hours, including 3 credits by capstone, and its co-requisite courses related to research.
The curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive training in healthcare management, incorporating leadership, critical thinking, and lifelong learning components. Flexibility in delivery modes (on-campus and online) and languages (Spanish and English) is also a key aspect.
The curriculum includes diverse learning methods and topics relevant to modern healthcare management, ensuring students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to address real-world challenges.
Courses and activities are designed to be cutting-edge and responsive to emerging trends and challenges in the healthcare sector, ensuring graduates are prepared for high-level professional roles.
The curriculum incorporates elements that promote excellence, professionalism, diversity, innovation, flexibility, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Accreditation & Recognition
The Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MSHM) at Atlantis University has been approved as a Candidate program by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), effective December 18, 2025.
CAHME Candidacy status is a formal recognition granted to healthcare management programs that have met initial eligibility requirements and have been accepted into the official accreditation process. This status indicates that the program is actively progressing through CAHME’s evaluation stages and is aligned with nationally recognized academic and quality standards in healthcare management education.
For students, this means the MSHM program is delivered within the rigor, structure, and academic expectations of the CAHME accreditation framework, with a strong emphasis on competency-based education, leadership development, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement in healthcare organizations.
CAHME Notice:
Candidate status is an indication that a program in healthcare management has voluntarily committed to participate in a plan of self-improvement and is actively progressing toward the status of accreditation. Candidate status is not accredited status and does not guarantee eventual accredited status.
Atlantis University remains committed to academic excellence and to preparing highly qualified healthcare management professionals for leadership roles across diverse healthcare systems.
For more information about the program’s CAHME status, please contact our Admissions Office.
Curriculum Breakdown
(36 Credit – Estimated Completion Time 14 – 20 months)
CORE COMPETENCIES (15 CREDITS)
- MHS 510 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- MHS 520 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
- MHS 530 Principles of Healthcare Financial Management (3 credits)
- MHS 540 Legal & Ethical Considerations in Care Coordination (3 credits)
- MHS 550 Community Health (3 credits)
TECHNICAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (18 CREDITS)
Public Health Systems Management (9 Credits Required):
- HSA 520 Special Topics in US Healthcare System (3 credits)
- HSA 581 Public Health Administration (3 credits)
- HSA 635 Methods of Health Care Negotiations & Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
Health Informatics (9 Credits Required):
- HSA 625 Healthcare Informatics and Technology (3 credits)
- HSA 565 MIS for Healthcare Management (3 credits)
- MSN 630 Healthcare Data Management and Analytics (3 credits)
FINAL RESEARCH PROJECT (3 CREDITS):
- HSA 699 Final Project (Capstone) (3 credits)
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (NO CREDIT):
- LIS 400 Information Resources for Academic and Professional Success
- LIS 500 Scholarly Writing and Research Strategies
- LIS 700 Research Methodology