Degree Requirements

The master of science in healthcare services management curriculum comprises 36 credits and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis or fast-tracked to finish in just one year. Hybrid in-person and online courses and evening classes allow greater flexibility for busy schedules. The program places an emphasis on data-driven results, problem solving, operations excellence, and interprofessional leadership. The core of the program's course load focuses on operating a healthcare services organization and is buttressed by courses providing general business acumen tailored toward healthcare.

After completing this program, you will be ready to: 

• effectively lead healthcare provider organizations in the midst of value-based reimbursement shifts;
• improve organizational performance through operations excellence;
• develop the data analytical skills needed to drive decision-making in population health; and
  
• lead interprofessional teams of physicians, nurses, and other providers.

Semester 1
(10 credits)

22:799:696  Healthcare Services Management (3)

22:960:575  Data Analysis and Decision Making (3)

other courses under development*

Semester 2
(10 credits)

Summer Semester

Optional internship or summer classes for students in one-year program.

22:630:625  Healthcare Marketing (3)

22:799:676  Lean Six Sigma (3)

22:390:659  Healthcare Finance (3)

22:799:628  Healthcare Seminar (1)

Semester 4
(6 credits)

22:799:650  MSHSM Industry Client Project (3)

22:799:648  Valuation of New Business Ventures (3)

*There are other courses currently under development that cover such subjects as Healthcare Legal and Ethics, Healthcare Operations Analysis, Management Skills - Professional Development, and Healthcare Innovation and Technology Management.

Qualified students have the option of waiving up to 6 credits in recognition of prior career experience. Course waiver requests are to be approved by program director(s) on a case-by-case basis.