Strategic Leadership (Accelerated)
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Healthcare Leadership (Accelerated) Program in Pennsylvania
Accelerate your path to leadership in healthcare—earn both your bachelor’s degree (any undergraduate major) and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Leadership from Messiah University in just five years.
Study Healthcare Leadership (Accelerated) at a Christian University
Messiah University’s accelerated 4+1 program in healthcare leadership equips students from any undergraduate background to step confidently into leadership roles within the healthcare sector. While completing your bachelor’s degree, you’ll begin graduate coursework toward your M.A., finishing the program with just one additional year of fully online study. Designed to be flexible for full-time professionals, the program offers a seamless transition from student to leader—empowering you to influence patient care systems, policy and organizational effectiveness in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
As a student in Messiah University’s healthcare leadership (accelerated) program, you’ll be able to:
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Complete both your bachelor’s degree (in any major) and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Leadership in just five years through a seamless 4+1 pathway.
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Gain a head start on your graduate education by taking master’s-level leadership courses as an undergraduate—no prerequisites or business major required.
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Learn from experienced faculty in Messiah’s nationally recognized M.A. in Healthcare Leadership program, which emphasizes ethical, values-driven leadership across industries.
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Study topics like organizational change, decision-making, innovation and strategic planning through a Christian lens that prepares you to lead with purpose.
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Finish your graduate degree 100% online during your fifth year—ideal for working professionals or students launching into their careers.
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Join a program designed for any undergraduate major—from the humanities to health sciences to STEM—making it a versatile choice for students pursuing leadership roles in diverse fields.
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Build skills that are highly transferable and in demand: team leadership, change management, communication strategy and ethical decision-making.
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Be part of a university that’s consistently ranked a top Christian university nationally, known for academic quality, career preparation and meaningful faith integration.
As a graduate of the accelerated healthcare leadership program, you will be equipped to pursue positions such as:
- Healthcare administrator
- Clinical operations manager
- Medical practice manager
- Patient experience leader
- Health services coordinator
Programs related to Healthcare Leadership (Accelerated)
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In the Healthcare Leadership (Accelerated) program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this pogram work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.