Master of Science in Health Professions

The Profession

Healthcare Managers and Educators

The Master of Science in Health Professions (MSHP) curriculum was designed to support the development of knowledge and skills applicable to a variety of healthcare, education, administration, and leadership settings.

Potential areas of professional application included:

  • Healthcare management and administration
  • Healthcare education and training
  • Healthcare quality improvement and risk management
  • Health information management and compliance
  • Clinical research and research administration
  • Institutional effectiveness and program evaluation
  • Academic administration and admissions
  • Higher education instruction and faculty development

Examples of responsibilities associated with these fields may include:

  • Planning, directing, and coordinating healthcare services and operations
  • Developing and delivering educational programs and training initiatives
  • Supporting organizational improvement, compliance, and performance assessment activities
  • Contributing to research, clinical trials, and administrative operations within healthcare and academic institutions

Employment Settings:

Graduates of the MSHP program have pursued careers in a variety of healthcare, academic, research, and administrative environments, including:

  • Healthcare organizations
  • Universities and academic health centers
  • Research institutions
  • Clinical research programs
  • Healthcare education and training programs
  • Quality improvement and compliance offices
  • Administrative and operational leadership roles

Job opportunities can be found in:

  • Healthcare training
  • Risk management processing
  • Compliance or institutional effectiveness oversight
  • Healthcare research
  • Clinical trials coordination
  • University admissions
  • Higher education teaching

Labor Market Information

Labor market conditions, workforce needs, and employment projections vary over time and may differ across professions, geographic regions, and employment settings. Individuals seeking current career outlook information should consult relevant professional organizations and workforce data sources.


 

Last updated: March 20, 2026