Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Healthcare Administration

Suffolk University

Suffolk’s MSBA/MHA dual-degree program combines rigorous study and training in data analytics with developing a deep understanding of the American healthcare system. Upon completing the program, you will earn two degrees and be prepared to leverage powerful analytics tools and strategies in one of today’s most data-intensive professions.
The business of healthcare, more than for many other professions, is heavily dependent on the expert management, analysis, and communication of data. As healthcare information systems increase in complexity and granularity, the demand increases for administrators with a sophisticated understanding of data science and the tools and methods available to put that data to work for the benefit of providers and patients. This dual-degree program will position you at the intersection of two key disciplines: data analytics and healthcare management.
In the MSBA portion, you will learn to use advanced software to manage, prepare, and analyze data acquired and stored in data warehouses and enterprise resource planning systems. You will understand how to leverage best practices in managing the business analytics lifecycle, from defining business opportunities to implementing solutions. What’s more, you will gain the vital data storytelling skills to turn data into business insights, and eventually into effective business decisions. Our coursework prepares you, through hands-on tutorials and projects, to use in-demand software such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, SAS, SAP, and Python, which are valued in many analytics positions. The MSBA is a STEM-designated program, qualifying international graduates for an additional two years of OPT work in the United States.
In the MHA portion, you will learn about the main functional areas of healthcare administration and how they interact, along with how to make informed decisions on critical healthcare issues. As one of the few programs of its kind in New England accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), Suffolk’s MHA degree will prepare you to assume leadership roles in operations management and performance improvement, quality and patient safety, finance, innovation, strategic management and other vital areas.
For students who have career, family, or other obligations that make earning a master's degree challenging, Suffolk is pleased to offer this dual-degree program in a part-time, fully online format.

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