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Master of Science

Master of Health Leadership

OVERVIEW

An Online, Executive Health Leadership Program Focused on Value-Based Care


 

What is value-based care? It's a transformational approach to health and healthcare administration that emphasizes outcomes rather than procedures. It incentivizes a personalized approach to delivering the right support at the right time to maximize the health of individuals, communities, and populations.

This shift away from fee-for-service toward understanding and maximizing health needs early and throughout the healthcare journey puts prevention and well-being front-and-center. As more and more of the industry moves toward value-based care, including major insurance providers and government agencies, there is huge demand for health administration leaders with a deep passion for—and a keen understanding of—value-based care. A master's-educated healthcare practitioner can build a strong, fulfilling career on helping drive this crucial movement in American healthcare.

Compare degrees: The Master of Health Leadership is not WGU's only degree designed to create leaders in the field of healthcare. You may also be interested in our MBA Healthcare Management program or one of our M.S. Nursing – Leadership & Management programs (with options for nurses with or without a current BSN). Compare our health leadership degrees here.

 

81% of master's graduates finish within 

24 months*

WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster. 

*WGU Internal Data

Tuition per six-month term is

$4,755

Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps you reduce the ultimate cost of your degree. Finish faster, pay less!
 

Transfer credit is accepted*

24%

of your coursework (up to 8 competency units) taken at the graduate (master's) level at a nationally or regionally accredited institution can be transferred to this WGU program.

*Courses must have been completed within the past five years with an earned grade of "B" or higher.

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COURSES & COMPETENCIES

Health Leadership Courses

WGU's Master of Health Leadership is a flexible, online degree program designed for experienced healthcare leaders seeking a master's degree to grow within key leadership roles in health-associated industries and fields. This master's degree program can also help you expand your knowledge and expertise in areas such as healthcare regulations and laws, patient care, and other changing healthcare initiatives.

This online Master of Health Leadership degree program has been developed in close collaboration with experts and leaders working in major healthcare leadership positions as well as with the Accountable Care Learning Collaborative, Leavitt Partners, and other subject matter experts.

WGU's online Master of Health Leadership program focuses on quality improvement of person-focused, culturally relevant care with an emphasis on professionalism, technology, and ethical practice to foster innovation and sustainability.

This program consists of the following courses, which you will typically complete one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized Degree Plan. You’ll work through each course as quickly as you can study and learn the material. As soon as you’re ready, you can pass the assessment, complete the course, and move on. This means you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.

Leadership
Leadership and Innovation
Healthcare Systems
Healthcare Quality
Financial Management
Healthcare Analysis
Risk Management
Health Information Technology
Leadership and Management Specialty
Community Health
Capstone
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