Brown University’s one-year, hybrid master’s in healthcare leadership equips you to lead healthcare transformation and drive strategic change.
Lead the next wave of change in the healthcare industry. Brown’s accredited master of science in healthcare leadership (MHL) program will immerse you in the complexities of healthcare – from workforce development and shifting payment models to the rapid advances in digital technologies.
Throughout the program, you'll gain a deep understanding of the policy, economics and global forces disrupting the healthcare ecosystem, empowering you to influence and motivate teams towards innovative solutions. The curriculum combines the best elements of an MBA and an MHA – equipping you with core business fundamentals and focused leadership training purposefully considered in the healthcare context.
This program offers the following degree:
- Master of science (Sc.M.)
The hybrid format combines online coursework, three in-person residencies and a capstone project.
Application Information
We seek dynamic, motivated and creative candidates and consider how each applicant will contribute to — and benefit from — Brown's diverse and collaborative community. The committee conducts a holistic review of each application and factors in your unique talents, accomplishments, energy, curiosity, perspective and identity.
Application Requirements
Official Transcripts:
Please submit an official transcript for all programs, both undergraduate and graduate, for which you were awarded a degree. Please note that unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the online application, but official transcripts are required prior to the program start date. Please have all official transcripts emailed to: masters_admissions@brown.edu.
Letters of Recommendations:
Three professional references.
Writing Sample:
Describe a critical challenge related to your field and interests, drawing from your own experience and vision for the future. This critical challenge will become the focus of your independent study in the Critical Challenge Project course throughout the duration of the program.
In your submission (500 – 1000 words) you should address, in four clearly marked sections:
The complexity and challenges of the problem in the current environment,
Technical, organizational, and social barriers and constraints,
The specific work you anticipate completing while a student at Brown that will advance solutions to the problem, and
Deliverables for your project besides a report, if any.
Personal Statement:
As part of the online application you will need to prepare a personal statement that addresses why you want to pursue the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership at Brown, what you hope to learn from the program, and how your participation will enrich the experience of others in the program (approximately 500 words).
Additional Requirements:
Applicant Profile:
- Professionals with a minimum of 2 years experience working within healthcare-related fields
- Professional achievements
- Academic excellence
- Leadership potential
Tuition and Funding
Tuition: The most current tuition and fees for the ScM in Healthcare Leadership program can be found on Brown’s Bursar’s Office page here. Travel and lodging for residential sessions and any required books and materials are additional. Please note, the tuition of this program is based on a cost per credit. The total number of credits is 8.5.
Scholarships: Limited scholarship support may be awarded to select candidates based on merit. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship, please check the option (check box) within your application. If you are eligible for the Merit Scholarship that will be communicated to you when you receive your Admission decision.
Please email professional@brown.edu to learn more.
10% scholarship with a letter of recommendation from a Brown alumni whom you have worked with directly.
Leadership
Contact and Location
School of Professional Studies
Location Address
Mailing Address
225 Dyer Street