MS in Management:
Digital Transformation in Healthcare
100% online | 12-24 months | $24,000

Created and taught in collaboration with Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Apply by April 27 to start courses in September and receive priority scholarship consideration.
Apply by April 27 to start courses in September and receive priority scholarship consideration.
Define what’s next in healthcare
Northeastern’s Online MS in Management: Digital Transformation in Healthcare program offered by the D’Amore-McKim School of Business equips you with the expertise needed to guide your organization’s shift towards value-based care powered with the latest technology and innovations. Delve into coursework that explores how healthcare organizations leverage digital transformation to place patients at the heart of their care models.
Experience a unique collaboration between Northeastern University and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Study 100% online with an exceptional team of business faculty from Northeastern and healthcare faculty from Mayo, while enjoying exclusive access to Mayo case studies, data, faculty connect sessions, and expert-generated video content that enriches your learning journey.
Discover how to harness technology to not only cut costs but also provide the finest experience and outcomes for those served by your organization.
A quick look
100%
online
12+
Months
$24k
Tuition
Learn from star faculty and industry executives
You’ll be taught by world-leading experts from the healthcare industry. You’ll learn from a team of star faculty from Northeastern’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, plus top executives from Mayo Clinic. You’ll also do case studies drawn from the real world of Mayo Clinic.
Courses at your pace with optional live sessions
You’ll hone skills through an immersive, personal online learning experience. In addition to on-demand course content, you’ll get optional weekly faculty connect sessions and office hours, group discussions and projects, and experiential learning opportunities.
Courses at your pace with optional live sessions
You’ll hone skills through an immersive, personal online learning experience. In addition to on-demand course content, you’ll get optional weekly faculty connect sessions and office hours, group discussions and projects, and experiential learning opportunities.
Learn by doing
With a focus on experiential learning, you will have the opportunity to participate in real-world healthcare projects, giving you practical experience in the field. Additionally, each course gives you access to top executives from the Mayo Clinic, who will provide insights into the healthcare industry and share their expertise.
a breakthrough program
John Halamka, M.D., M.S., President of Mayo Clinic Platform, discusses the future of digital health and the benefits of the MS in Management: Digital Transformation in Healthcare.
Program overview
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Who is this program for?
- Managers or executives in hospital systems and other healthcare organizations
- Healthcare workers, nursing staff, case managers, hospital and clinic administrators who want to leverage cutting-edge practices in digital transformation
- Professionals outside of healthcare who want to transition into the healthcare field
What you'll learn
The program covers content employers say best prepares managers for the digital transformation of healthcare.
Digital Health
- Introduction to Business Analytics
- Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems
- Information Visuals and Dashboards for Business
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
Healthcare Transformation
- Enterprise Growth and Innovation
- Service Innovation and Management
- Improving the Patient Experience through Informatics and Analytics
- Managing Healthcare Supply Chain Operations
Strategic Healthcare Management
- Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations
- Managing Ethics in the Workplace and Marketplace
- Healthcare Finance
- The American Healthcare System
Learn more about the Digital Transformation in Healthcare curriculum.
100% Online
The Digital Transformation in Healthcare program is 100% online. Courses are asynchronous with optional live faculty connect sessions.
Experiential Learning
Choose your pace
Built specifically for working professionals, you can complete the degree in as few as 12 months or adjust the schedule to meet your needs.
Courses are 7.5 weeks long to allow you to deep dive into each topic. Stack courses or take them one at a time – you get to choose your own pace.
Specialized support
You’ll benefit from the support of a dedicated Online MS in Management success manager to help you through the program and connect you with Northeastern events and resources, including full access to Northeastern’s career support services.
Connect with faculty and executives
You’ll interact personally with faculty and healthcare executives through optional faculty connect sessions, faculty office hours, industry roundtables, and Mayo spotlights.
Expand your network
You’ll also join a network of 50,000 D’Amore-McKim School of Business graduates.
When you graduate
When you graduate from the Digital Transformation in Healthcare program, you’ll be able to:
- Contribute to the transformation of your organization and influence the healthcare industry.
- Identify root causes of major problems in healthcare systems and create strategies to address them.
- Implement strategic innovation, growth, and new supply chain management practices.
- Evaluate tools that are driving the digital transformation in healthcare, including wearable devices, telehealth and telemedicine, and personalized medicine.
- Apply frameworks for strategic management of healthcare organizations, innovation, management of technology, and change management.
- Understand the future of healthcare-delivery organizations.
- Analyze business problems and identify relevant data and analytical tools for arriving at solutions, and using those tools effectively, and use data to make better business decisions.
What students are saying
There are a host of problems that you want to be able to start to think about in order to create opportunities for yourself in the future and this program is nailing it.
Featured Faculty
Program faculty come from Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Northeastern University.

Marc H. Meyer
Robert J. Shillman Professor or Entrepreneurship, Matthews Distinguished Professor
Professor Meyer founded Northeastern’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group, and also leads the Center for Entrepreneurship Education. As an innovation consultant, he has led next-generation product and platform initiatives for companies in the consumer, industrial, healthcare, and financial sectors. These include IBM, Hewlett Packard, EMC, BAE Systems and Philips in technology sectors, and P&G, Pinnacle, Keurig, Mars, and Marmon in consumer products and services.

John Halamka, M.D., M.S.
President, Mayo Clinic Platform
Dr. Halamka is an emergency medicine physician, medical informatics expert and president of the Mayo Clinic Platform, which is focused on transforming health care by leveraging artificial intelligence, connected health care devices and a network of partners. Dr. Halamka has been developing and implementing health care information strategy and policy for more than 25 years. Previously, he was executive director of the Health Technology Exploration Center for Beth Israel Lahey Health, chief information officer at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and International Healthcare Innovation Professor at Harvard Medical School. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine.
FAQs
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What are the admission requirements?
- Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution.
- Two years of professional experience
Note: no GMAT or GRE is required.
Learn more about the Online MS in Management admission requirements.
What appears on the diploma?
- Northeastern University
- D’Amore-McKim School of Business
- Masters in Management
Note: your diploma will not say “Online”.
How much is the program?
$24,000
What are the admission deadlines?
Priority scholarship deadlines:
April 27: Priority scholarship consideration (upon acceptance into the program)
June 2: First round scholarship consideration (upon acceptance into the program)
July 28: Final round scholarship consideration (upon acceptance into the program)
Final application deadline to start courses in September:
August 14
Events
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May 24: Live Faculty Connect Preview
Live Faculty Connect Preview with Patrick Holland
Wednesday, May 24 | 7 – 8 p.m.
Join us for a preview of a live faculty connect session with Patrick Holland, who currently teaches a core Finance courses in the program. It’s a great opportunity to experience the unique delivery of our Online MSM program as well as to ask questions of our faculty and admissions team. Patrick Holland is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Atrius Health and assumed the role of President of the Atrius Health Foundation in June of 2020. He oversees all aspects of the organization’s finances and strategic relationships and joint ventures, including accounting, budgeting, risk modeling, payer and hospital contracting and managed care operations. In addition, we will cover the Online MSM and explore both concentrations available: Digital Transformation in Healthcare and Healthcare Administration.
June 14: Information Session
Online MS in Management Information Session
Wednesday, June 14 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Join us for a live webinar where we will cover the Online MS in Management suite of healthcare programs and explore both concentrations available: Digital Transformation in Healthcare and Healthcare Administration. Learn how these concentrations prepare you to lead and manage in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, insurance companies) without any prior healthcare experience required. In this webinar, you’ll hear from program staff & faculty who will explain the admission process, program requirements, timelines, and value of pursuing this innovative degree.
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D’Amore-McKim has redefined business education. We foster a rich culture of experience-powered learning and entrepreneurial thinking. In our programs, you put ideas into action, discover your passion, and grow intellectually. We combine rigorous academics with real-world learning that can prepare you to do more, be more, and achieve more than you ever thought possible.
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