Healthcare Leadership & Innovation (MS Degree)
Why pursue healthcare leadership & Innovation?
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and grow, leaders are required to demonstrate business, technology, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial skills to ensure excellent care and economic viability in a competitive landscape.
Why earn your healthcare leadership & innovation degree at Iona?
Learn from Healthcare Experts
Courses in this program have been designed using extensive input from leading healthcare experts. Moreover, courses are enriched with expert guest lectures, real-life case studies, and access to research opportunities to explore and analyze the current challenges and opportunities facing healthcare.
An Online Program with a Residency Component
Students in the MS in Healthcare Leadership & Innovation program can expect to complete all of their coursework online. Additionally, students will participate in a two-day residency (Friday evening and Saturday) once per semester. The residency will be in-person at Iona University and give students an opportunity to connect with fellow students, faculty, healthcare experts/professionals through lectures and workshops.
Open to Individuals from Various Professional Backgrounds
While this program is primarily for healthcare professionals planning to transition from clinical to managerial/leadership positions, it is also well suited for individuals with a business background who are interested in entering the healthcare field.
A Part-Time, 30-Credit Degree
Part-time students can expect to complete this 30-credit cohort program in just five semesters.
Quick Facts
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition rates for the Healthcare Leadership & Innovation (MS Degree) will be posted soon.
Please explore graduate awards and scholarships here.
Iona also has resources for graduate students on applying for financial aid.
What to Expect
- 30-credit degree
- Complete in five semesters
- Online learning model
- Weekend residency once per semester (Friday/Saturday)
- Capstone project in final semester
Degree Outcomes
Students who complete the Healthcare Leadership & Innovation (MS Degree) program at Iona may hold positions such as:
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Healthcare Consultant
- Clinical Manager
- Hospital Administrator
- Nursing Home Administrator
What You'll Learn
Innovative Thinking and Ethical Decision-Making
Courses that emphasize design thinking, equity-minded leadership, and values-based delivery models will sharpen your innovative thinking and ethical decision-making skills. In turn, this will also foster your commitment to responsible and impactful practices in healthcare.
A Comprehensive Skill Set
This program equips students with a comprehensive skill set that integrates healthcare, business, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurial expertise for diverse leadership roles in the healthcare sector.
Excel in the Healthcare Industry
Students in this program develop the necessary knowledge, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to excel in a range of healthcare leadership roles and actively contribute to the dynamic evolution of the healthcare industry.
Develop a Creative and Human-Centered Mindset
This program empowers students to approach healthcare challenges with a creative and human-centered mindset. Students develop the ability to identify and frame complex healthcare problems, generate innovative solutions, and implement them effectively while prioritizing patient needs.
Careers & Outcomes
Expected Job Growth in an Evolving Industry
According to the U.S. Department of Labor sponsored occupational database O*NET Online, positions in the field of medical and health services management are expected to grow by 28% nationwide over the next ten years. Depending on the region, growth could be as high as 42% or greater.
Additionally, the healthcare sector as a whole continues to grow. Employers are increasingly in need of innovative leaders that can meet the new demands of an evolving industry and can contribute to building resilient and agile organizations.
Job Titles in Healthcare Leadership include:
- Clinic Director
- Healthcare Administrator
- Health Information Manager
- Health System CEO
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Practice Manager
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Online Learning Model
Most of the coursework for this degree is offered online allowing students to learn from anywhere while saving the time and costs of commuting.
Gain Hands-On Experience
An in-person weekend residency (once per semester) at Iona University will give students an opportunity to connect with fellow students, faculty, healthcare experts/professionals through lectures and workshops.
Access to Leading Healthcare Experts
Courses are supported by extensive input from leading healthcare experts who provide guest lectures, real-life case studies, and access to research opportunities to explore and analyze the current challenges and opportunities facing healthcare.
Learn More About the Master’s in Healthcare Leadership & Innovation Degree at Iona
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