Healthcare Administration High Point University

Overview

The Healthcare Administration programme at High Point University is designed to equip the next generation of medical leaders with the analytical and decision-making skills required for modern health systems. This fully online Master's degree focuses on solving complex industry challenges, including patient safety, cost transparency, and workforce management.

Students engage with a competency-based curriculum that bridges the gap between theoretical policy and practical healthcare operations. The course structure allows for asynchronous learning, enabling professionals to balance their academic advancement with existing career commitments through intensive six-week terms.

The teaching approach emphasises life skills and anticipatory learning, ensuring graduates are prepared for the evolving technological landscape of the sector.

Why Healthcare Administration at High Point University?

High Point University is recognised as the number one Best Regional College in the South by U.S. News & World Report. The institution has invested over $200 million in state-of-the-art health sciences facilities and science programmes, providing a robust foundation for its graduate offerings.

Students benefit from the "Experts in Residence" programme, which provides direct access to internationally known authors, innovators, and industry leaders. This unique feature allows for high-level networking and mentorship that is rarely available in standard online environments.

The faculty consists of seasoned practitioners who bring deep industry expertise into the virtual classroom. This ensures that the guidance provided is not only academically rigorous but also directly applicable to real-world leadership roles within diverse healthcare organisations.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 953 per credit
• National fee: USD 953 per credit
• Local fee: USD 953 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 46 credit hours focused on evidence-driven decision-making. Modules may include:

• Leading With Impact
• Advanced Leadership
• Strategic Management
• Healthcare Finance
• Human Resources in Healthcare
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Organization Culture
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Careers with Healthcare Administration

Graduates are prepared for executive-level roles across the global health sector, which is projected to see significant employment growth. The programme provides the credentials necessary to pursue high-ranking positions in both public and private organisations.

Potential career paths include roles such as Hospital CEO, Healthcare Consultant, and Clinical Chief. Graduates also find success as Health Insurance Operations Directors, Medical Services Managers, and Financial Operations Managers within large hospital systems or pharmaceutical companies.

The degree also supports transitions into specialised areas such as health law, long-term care administration, and health marketing. Many alumni use the Master's as a foundation for further doctoral studies in health administration or to advocate for underserved populations in community health centres.