Discover the business of helping others with the M.S. in Health Services Administration.

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.

Think of the M.S. in HSA as an MBA for the health care field. 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 Available

Every new, eligible M.S. in Health Services Administration student starting at Regis University will receive a Dean’s Scholarship of up to $9,000Learn more and see eligibility requirements here.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format
Online courses
8-week terms

Time Commitment
12 - 24 months

Key Dates
Starts are offered in August, January and May.

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Join Regis Alumni Working As:

Patient Safety Supervisor

Implement and manage protocols to ensure patients are safe at health care facilities, review all safety incidents involving patients and employees.


Health Services Managers

Health Services Managers are in charge of the operations of one or multiple healthcare facilities, typically handling aspects such as finances, hiring and training new employees, and keeping track of patient records.


Medical Administrators

Medical Administrators interact with patients and provide customer service, manage health records, schedule appointments and manage patient billing.


Jayne Keller

“I discovered new ways of thinking and approaching different health care delivery systems.”

Jayne Keller
Chief Operating Officer, Cappella Living Solutions
M.S. Health Services Administration, 2005

Read About Jayne's Regis Experience
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"This isn't an MBA, but the healthcare version of an MBA."

Marissa Johnson
fourth-year student in the Xavier-Louisiana PharmD & Regis M.S. in Health Services Administration dual-degree program

By the Numbers

$104280
Average salary for health services managers*
32%
Projected job growth for health services managers through 2029*
2
Optional graduate certificates designed to supplement your degree
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Graduate Certificates

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.

| Health Care Business Management
| Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

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Imagine Yourself In ...

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HSA 601: Leadership and Organization Development in Health Care Settings

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.

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HSA 624: Quality Improvement in Health Care Settings

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.

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HSA 663: Advanced Concepts of Health Care Finance

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:

  • Completed online application
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution
  • Official degree-bearing transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university

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Tuition for the 2023-2024 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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A Culture of Excellence

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The Master of Science in Health Services Administration is offered by the Division of Health Services Education within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.