Health Care Leadership
Transforming lives. Transforming health care.
Health care is complex and undergoing transformation toward a coordinated and wellness-focused system of care. Success within this evolving model requires fresh ways of thinking and insights beyond traditional management expertise. The UI&U MS-HCL program provides a unique online curriculum based on 55 years of success in transforming the lives of working adults. Developed to transform health care, this program fosters creative and ethical leadership through social entrepreneurship, health informatics, application of a population health framework, and individualized mentoring from successful professionals.  Each student also receives membership in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)—the premier international organization for more than 40, 000 health leaders. Upon graduation, students leave with an e-portfolio of resources; and a plan for completing a self-selected and work-related project. Ready to apply? Create your account and apply today.
Become tomorrow’s health care frontrunner
Health care is complex and undergoing transformation from a disjointed curative model toward a coordinated and wellness-focused system of care. Success within this evolving model requires fresh ways of thinking and insights beyond traditional management expertise. The UI&U MS-HCL program provides a unique online curriculum based on nearly 60 years of success in transforming the lives of working adults. Created to transform health care, this program fosters creative and ethical leadership through social entrepreneurship, health informatics, application of a population health framework, and individualized mentoring from successful professionals.  Each student also receives membership in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)—the premier international organization for more than 40, 000 health leaders. Upon graduation, students leave with an e-portfolio of resources; and a plan for completing a self-selected and work-related project.
Designed for Current & Emerging Health Care Managers
Union Institute & University’s MS-HCL program graduates social justice-oriented health care leaders committed to improving population health and delivering health care systematically. View the Program Outline here or apply now.
Dr. Kim Byas – Master of Science in Health Care Leadership Program Director
Dr. Kim Byas brings insights and expertise from 40+ years of leadership in various health care settings, including a national hospital trade association, direct patient care, public health, health insurance, strategic health care consulting and national health care policy. Dr. Byas is committed to educating and nurturing the next generation of health care leaders who embrace the ethical framework of reducing health disparities and advancing health equity.
In addition to his role with Union Institute & University, Dr. Byas conducts Grounded Theory research on leadership; speaks nationally and internationally on leadership; teaches health care ethics; and serves on various boards of not-for-profit organizations—including universities, voluntary health care organizations, and health care professional associations on state and national levels.
Dr. Byas received his Ph.D. in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute & University, Cincinnati; Master of Public Health from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and B.A. from Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Designed for Current & Emerging Health Care Managers
UI&U’s MSHCL program graduates social justice-oriented health care leaders committed to improving population health and delivering health care systematically.
Skills & Benefits Union Students Gain
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The cohort-based learning model creates a connected learning community.
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The online format provides flexibility for today’s adults in health care.
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One-on-one mentorship model allows students to benefit from direct connection to guidance.
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Relate ethical or social and cultural implications of leadership within health care.
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Propose innovative solutions to challenges identified in health care leadership literature.
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Analyze how power and privilege shape global health care practices and challenges.