Overview

The Health Care Quality M.Sc. at George Washington University is a comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate leaders capable of transforming patient safety and clinical standards. Students engage with a rigorous curriculum that integrates policy development, improvement science, and organisational culture change. This 100% online course provides the flexibility required for health care professionals to advance their expertise without relocating.

Why Health Care Quality at George Washington University?

This programme stands out as one of the first in North America to achieve accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). Developed in partnership with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the curriculum ensures that students gain industry-aligned skills. George Washington University is consistently ranked among the best national universities and top providers of online education for veterans, offering a prestigious environment for academic growth.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1093 per credit
National fee: USD 1093 per credit
Local fee: USD 1093 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum covers 13 domains and 20 competencies essential for modern health care leadership. Modules may include:

Health Care Quality
Building a Quality Culture
Health Care Quality Landscape
Quality Improvement Science in Health Care
Health Care Quality Analysis
Patient Safety Systems
Leadership and Change
Epidemiology Translational Research
Health Information, Quality and Outcomes

Careers with Health Care Quality

Graduates are prepared for the significant growth in the medical and health services management sector, which is projected to see a 32% increase in roles. The programme equips professionals with data management and clinical research analysis skills necessary for senior positions. Alumni often secure influential roles within various healthcare settings, focusing on compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

Common career paths for graduates include:

Clinical Director of Quality Services
Director of Quality Management
Health Care Quality Analyst
Quality and Safety Specialist
Compliance Auditor Analyst
Quality Assurance Consultant

The practical focus on leadership and strategic decision-making ensures that graduates can effectively manage organisational change and sustain a culture focused on patient-centred care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Information, Quality and Outcomes

Health Care Quality
Building a Quality Culture
The Health Care Quality Landscape
Quality Improvement Science in Health Care

Health Care Quality Measurement
Data Management and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 491 other Masters in Health Administration in United States

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General requirements

Completed application
3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
Bachelor’s degree
Resume/CV
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19674 USD / year

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19674 USD / year

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19674 USD / year

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Funding

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