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What We're About

The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) provides an excellent educational opportunity for those who wish to be involved in shaping the future of health care. Earn a Master of Science degree in Health Systems Administration through access to the unique blending of hospitality in the provision of every aspect of health care. In an educational alliance with several medical providers RIT delivers an advanced graduate program focused on consumer-directed health care provided in a Healing Hospitality environment.

Who should take this program?

The Master of Science in Health Systems Administration is designed for colleagues with bachelor degrees in any of the health care, information technology, business, and/or educational disciplines and a minimum of five years of managerial experience within their industry.
The program's interdisciplinary focus makes it attractive to those with bachelor degrees in related subjects who also have extensive experience in various sectors of health care such as senior living, pharmacy, food service, development, fundraising, marketing, and communications.

Degree Details

This program can be is completed in 1 year of part time study designed to accommodate the working professional.

  • Nine unique courses provide a total of 36 credit hours
  • Up to 12 credits is earned for healthcare industry experience
  • An application-oriented approach is found in classroom projects and discussions.
Course Delivery

RIT offers the MS degree in Executive Leader format using a variety of delivery methods including classes on-site in locales in the United States, online, and on site at the RIT campus in Rochester, New York. Course delivery and scheduling is designed to alleviate significant disruptions to career, family, and other commitments. Colleagues in the program will bring their personal computers to class and be able to use the RIT On-Line system to access support services and the library for research. Classes run Thursday (evening) through Monday (morning), allowing colleagues to “get back to their lives." Although rigorous, the focused nature of the program provides constant motivation and assistance to succeed.

July 30, 2008