Earn your Master of Science in Healthcare Administration or Certificate in Senior Living and Services Leadership from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Courses are completed entirely online, an ideal format for busy professionals, especially those working variable shifts.
Achieve Your Goals with a University of Wisconsin Education
UW Extended Campus programs combine the diverse expertise and resources of the UW System, one of the largest and most widely respected public higher education systems in the country. Whether your experience is in patient care, healthcare administration, health information management, or you have management experience in another field—a UW degree or certificate in healthcare administration will give you an advantage in this rapidly expanding field.

Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
Healthcare and strategic management skills in one degree. Learn the strategic management skills and healthcare insight necessary to make sound decisions for your healthcare organization, including financial management, healthcare law, technology, quality and performance improvement, and human resources. Complete 13 courses to earn your degree.

Certificate in Senior Living and Services Leadership
Meet the changing demands of today’s seniors with compassion. Coursework focuses on senior care and services delivery, including generational dynamics, healthcare financial management, leadership skills, and healthcare human resource strategies. Complete 4 courses to earn your certificate.

An Online Program That Meets You Where You Are
Complete coursework online, wherever you are in the world, urban to rural. Our students often say the online format is a big factor in their ability to earn a degree or certificate. You can watch lectures, participate in online forums, and although assignments have deadlines, you can do homework whenever it’s convenient for you—all course content is accessible online from any device.
Healthcare Careers Continue to Experience Growth
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.
You’ll find a wide range of rewarding job opportunities in every area of the country and in nearly any healthcare setting—hospitals, physician’s offices, surgical centers, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, insurance companies, veterans affairs systems, pharmaceutical companies, and medical supply vendors. As a healthcare administrator, you can have a significant impact on your organization, its employees, and the patients receiving care.
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