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
16 - 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 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.
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 credits · 12 courses · Estimated completion: 16–20 months
The curriculum is organized to support the progressive development of competencies: foundational courses introduce essential knowledge and skills; later courses reinforce application and analysis; and advanced courses require integration and professional-level demonstration. Its competencies are organized into seven domains that articulate leadership, critical thinking, technology, resource management, innovation, professional responsibility, and community engagement.
Semester I
9 credits · 3 courses
MHS 510
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
3 credits
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MHS 520
Human Resources Management
3 credits
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MHS 530
Principles of Healthcare Financial Management
3 credits
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Semester II
9 credits · 3 courses
MHS 540
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Care Coordination
3 credits
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MHS 550
Community Health
3 credits
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HSA 520
Special Topics in the US Healthcare System
3 credits
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Semester III
9 credits · 3 courses
HSA 581
Public Health Administration
3 credits
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HSA 635
Methods of Healthcare Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
3 credits
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HSA 565
MIS for Healthcare Management
3 credits
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Semester IV
9 credits · 3 courses
HSA 625
Healthcare Informatics and Technology
3 credits
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ISM 600
Healthcare Data Management and Analytics
3 credits
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HSA 699
Capstone Project
3 credits
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Recommended progression: complete the foundational management courses before advanced technical and integrative work; complete HSA 699 after developing the program’s core competencies. Academic advising determines the authorized sequence for each cohort.